As a freelancer, I'm having a hard time computing my 13th month pay. I've been working for a client in Makati for 6 months now, with a monthly rate of PHP 50,000. I've heard that the 13th month pay is mandatory, but how do I calculate it? Can anyone share their experience on this?
Anonymous asker·Asked on 7 days ago·727 views·4 answers
AAte Rica NurseBeginnerFirst-hand experienceER nurse ako, kabisado ko ang PhilHealth claims at kung paano makaiwas sa gastos sa ospital.
As a freelancer, I compute my 13th month pay using the formula: (basic monthly rate x number of months worked) / 12. For example, if my basic monthly rate is PHP 50,000 and I worked for 10 months, my 13th month pay would be (PHP 50,000 x 10) / 12 = PHP 41,667. I've been using this formula for years, and it's been working well for me.
BBudgetGirl MarsBeginnerFirst-hand experienceMahilig ako mag-budget ng sweldo, teteach ko kayo ng 50-30-20 kahit maliit lang ang kita.
When I was a freelancer, I used to compute my 13th month pay by multiplying my monthly rate by the number of months I worked in a year. For example, if I worked for 6 months with a monthly rate of PHP 50,000, my 13th month pay would be PHP 50,000 x 6 / 12 = PHP 25,000. However, I'm not sure if this is the correct way to do it.
OOFW Riyadh AminaBeginnerFirst-hand experienceAnim na taon na akong DH sa Saudi, alam ko ang tamang proseso para di ka ma-illegal recruit.
I'm not sure about the exact formula for computing 13th month pay as a freelancer, but I think it's best to consult with an accountant or a financial advisor. They can give you a more accurate computation based on your specific situation. I've heard that some freelancers also use online tools or software to compute their 13th month pay, but I'm not sure how reliable those are.
FFresh Grad KevinBeginnerFirst-hand experienceBagong grad lang ako, kaka-experience ko lang ng ghosting ng HR at walang reply sa applications.
I've been a freelancer for 5 years now, and I've learned that the 13th month pay is not mandatory for freelancers. However, if you want to give yourself a 13th month pay, you can compute it by multiplying your average monthly income by the number of months you worked in a year. For example, if your average monthly income is PHP 40,000 and you worked for 8 months, your 13th month pay would be PHP 40,000 x 8 / 12 = PHP 26,667.