how much is your first salary? what job? undergrad from what school?

[Norman95]

P12,0000.00
project manager
civil engg, up diliman

[Ne0]

i still remember whn i was newly grad im earning 100.00 day, then, 4k to 13k, next coy i earned 18k-25k then here in abroad about 120k, btw im a IT graduate

[skipKulisap]

ako naman libre chibog at 25 pesos a week..sa canteen ng tita ko..wayback...hmmm.87 or 88..:D
ngayon eh medyo....may pambili na ng yosi naman..hehehe

[KuyaDanny]

For whatever it's worth...

P1,150.00
Financial analyst
AdMU

This was a long time ago. And if you want a little more trivia, here's what some other companies paid my classmates at around the same time:

Far East Bank P700.00
SGV Consulting P900.00
San Miguel P1,300.00
Procter & Gamble P1,500.00
PRC (now Unilever) P1,800.00

[Ebisu24]

My first job was with an engineering firm.. About 10,000 as Marketing Assistant.. I quit then went to Japan.. and worked as an I.T. professional.. about 140,000 a month....

[skipKulisap]

this a wee bit out of topic..pero marami bang openings dyan sa IT?? particularly web dev.....kasi nabasaa ko yung thread about japan..eh i tried the sites there pero alaws ako makita eh.....thanks :D

[stnickmt]

Wow, pretty impressive!!! I got my first job when I was 16, yes, I used to flip burgers at Burger King...

[council]

hmm... that was... years ago...

PhP3860.00 (much better than the entry level PhP3509.00 at that time)..
HR Associate / Research Analyst
UST

[PRIMAVERA]

BUTI PA YUNG KA PA STNICKMT.... MAY PANGBURGER KING KA NA AKO WALA SCOTT BURGER LANG AFFORD KO E TSK TSK BUHAY

[CaRaMBa]

P7,500 as an Account Manager Trainee at an Ad Agency. Admu. Grabe noh? :redsmile:

It really depends on the industry that you join. :)

[Lianne Ysabel]

Php 7000 as an account executive in a hotel
BS Hotel and Restaurant Administration, UP Diliman
It got better later on when our hotel started its operation...me service charge na eh. Kaya don't complain when you pay your service charge, you're making some underpaid pipol happy!

[deng2001]

after finishing nursing, my first job was to pack t-shirts
in a small factory, earning 5 pesos a day. came to the usa
with a salary of $11.00/hr. now i earn about $38.00/hr and
i'm expecting another raise in september...

[mamangbumbero]

I was a working student back in college, at least for almost two (2) years of my five (5) year stay in college (Mapua, Computer Engineering)

I was a fulltime laboratory assistant (7:30AM-4:30PM) at the Physics Laboratory at Mapua Institute of Technology from start of my 2nd year (1992), up to before my 4th year. The pay was PhP 4,000/month; enough for boarding house, books, and personal expenses.

[Mymnosene]

my first ever real job was as a contributing writer at 300 pesos per page...dirt cheap for blood and sweat.

then i worked for my uncle, laundry stuff, as an ad manager and customer care manager, for bleeping free. (but the experience was priceless)

now i finally have a proper job, and i earn 7,000 per month. the pay's not too hot, but the perks (i'm an associate editor, and that means i get a lot of experience doing different stuff) are fab.

btw, i'm a LIACOM (3degrees) graduate of St. Scho.

[ricey]

the first time i was ever paid for anything that resembles like a real job was during my third year in college and i got 8000PHP for about a month's worth of work doing IT stuff.

of course, the rate got better after that.

[ricey]

oops, i forgot. im from admu. polsci fresh grad.

[11# UST_guard'98]

Saddle Brook High School graduate.
$8.00/hr... (Olsten StAffing Agency)
after 2 months
$22k/yr... LBAC bought me from Olsten StAffing Agency.

[Edited by 11# UST_guard'98 on 05-24-2001 at 09:00 AM]

[aldogucci]

My info is from 1985:

College: Yale University, B.S. Economics, 1985
First job: Financial Analyst with Merrill Lynch, New York City
First Year Salary: $30,000
First Year-end bonus: $10,000
Total first year pay: $40,000

Today, this same job would probably pay a salary of $50,000 and a year end bonus of $25,000.

First Year MBA's in the US from top schools (i.e., Wharton, Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Kellogg, etc.) earn between $120,000 and $150,000 (and higher, depending on the industry, experience, etc.) in their first year.

[saiyz81]

My first salary (oh no, here comes the age thing) was a dismal P1,500 a month back in 1986 after I graduated.

Less than a year later, an ad agency offered me P3,500 to move in with them. I thought that was more than double so I agreed, not knowing that my first job was really paying dirt cheap. I could have asked for P6,000 from this ad agency guy and he would not have batted an eyelash. But they've been good to me so I stayed there 10 years, salary increasing every year of course. By the time I left I was earning P60,000 a month. (Thought this was already high, until I moved to a new agency and they scoffed at how much I was getting vis-a-vis my experience.)

When I was "transferred" abroad by the same ad agency to head an account at their branch in Hong Kong & China back in 1992, my salary was US$ 3,000 a month. For two years, I could not complain. Until I found out that the account executive they hired to work under me was earning more than twice that much. He was an American and like me, was transferred from our Chicago branch to come work (for me) in Hong Kong so that I could train him. Naturally, I marched right into the office of my American boss to complain. His rationale is that in the US the account guys were already earning in the vicinity of US$6,000 a month and for them to move all the way to the Far East means a sweeter deal of US$ 2,000 more or so. I guess it made sense, although I did not buy the concept. It did not have a very good aftertaste. So with my principle and self respect intact, I decided right then and there to end my short career abroad.

So now I'm earning definitely much less than 3,000 dollars. But Im happier. (Happy daw!)

Darn it.

[2001BMW_M3]

Im an IT prof'l from NY making $65k a year. Im interested in working in the philippines. Would I be able to get the same salary that im making now?

[mamangbumbero]

Originally posted by 2001BMW_M3
Im an IT prof'l from NY making $65k a year. Im interested in working in the philippines. Would I be able to get the same salary that im making now?

Chances are, you won't. Of course, not unless you'll be working in PH as an expat -- e.g. a not-so-Filipino former officemate of mine who used to work Andersen Consulting (AC) in L.A. had an assignment in AC-Manila, which required him to live in Makati for two(2) years. He earned in USD, and most of his expenses were reimbursed.

Extra: I just cracked when he told me his Filipino groupmates had him try Tanduay, and balut.

BTW I'm a peon for a startup company in CA, telecommuting from IL.

[skipKulisap]

2001BMW_M3..pwede kang kumita ng ganun...benta kang drugs....joke:D

[DieNieger]

my first salary was way back in High-School... it was 55Php a Day, 4 hours, eat-all-you kanin... in Jollibee. Syemay, lilinisin mo pa buong Jollibee nun!!!
:bigcry::bigcry::bigcry:

[archangel]

Originally posted by deng2001
after finishing nursing, my first job was to pack t-shirts
in a small factory, earning 5 pesos a day. came to the usa
with a salary of $11.00/hr. now i earn about $38.00/hr and
i'm expecting another raise in september...

when i started last june, i was getting 5+++, after 10 months and being promoted to regular status i am now getting 9+++.

can't wait to work in the us!!!

[Ice Burn]

My first job paid me P20,000 but it was only a short project care of Ateneo.

My first real job (complete with taxes and other deductions) which is at Citibank EBanking pays me P15,000.

[Zenithleng]

i worked as a commis chef at the dessert and pastry section of an elite membership club in makati. end of 99-beg 01. got paid 6.4T/mo gross, it was entry level and i really enjoyed the work actually. DLSU-Dasmariñas graduate batch 99.
its the first and only job. i had to resign to start our family business.

[Joules]

Anyone who knows the the salary range for process engineers (e.g. those working for multinational companies like Intel, Motorola, IBM, other telecommunication or semiconductor companies in the Philippines, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore.

[Bostsip]

12,000 plus plus
(tax not included)
As a teacher in an exclusive girls' school

Graduated Psych
from
UP Diliman

[sea sprite]

P11,500/month
Part time job as Research Associate at UP-NSRI
BS Biology, UP Diliman

[Zen]

I had my OJT at Citibank's Asia Pacific Support Center sometime 1998-1999 where I was paid around 20 bucks an hour, I think. :p

Anyway, on to my first real job. Php20,000 a month as a college professor, with administrative responsibilities as the Computer Science department coordinator and head of the media center. Graduating next Saturday, MSIT (5-year program) from UA&P. :beam:

[tr|n|ty]

for my internships during my undergrad years, PhP8000 for 2 months when i did an OJT for the Philippine Stock Exchange in the summer of 1998, PhP10,000 for 2 months for a securities firm in the Philippines and analyst intern for Goldman Sachs here in NYC(october 2000 to dec 2000), i got $800 a week.

in a few weeks,
$50k/year ++ bonuses(signing, profit sharing among others)
financial analyst
BS Finance/Economics, fordham university

[SUX2BU]

1st year: USD50,000++/year
2nd year: USD65,000++/year
3rd year: USD75,000++/year
financial analyst at one of the top banks in NY
bs economics, UST
mba candidate-langone program, NYU-Stern

[Agimat]

BS Mathematics (Actuarial Science) - AdMU

1st job - Ayala Life - Actuarial Asst I - P 9,000 (tapos naging P10,000 nung na-permanent)
2nd job - Ayala Health Care - Actuarial Asst. II - P13,000 (tapos naging P17,000 nung umalis ako)
3rd job - OFW na ... bayaning pilipino :) dito sa guam :) - Asst. Actuary - $15/hour

[gwaps]

my first job .... 10 Thousand ... programmer !!!

[ü fLiK ü]

honestly:

i started with P100/day as an OJT in an IT sulotions co.

but, career-wise speaking, i started as low as P7,500/month.. that was just a year ago!

graduated @ DLSU-D

[aromatics]

i graduated ChE SLU in 91...i started in 92 (Purefoods) at P118/day casual employee...then P5K/mo in a petroleum co...then in 95 abroad for $1.3K/mo...

i hit it big last year and i earn $50K/yr plus benefits sa 3rd co. ko rito ngayon...

i work in planning as a coordinator (gasoline refinery)...but my target is to be a petroleum trader (far east) or pinas OK...

regards

[prince_a1]

Since 16 i've been earning around 30T to 50T. now i'm in business and preparing to build an international empire. Proffesional Marketeer/Businessman.

[aromatics]

kaso walang ipon...dumadami ang pamilya, di ang pera...he-he...

aromatics

[jackmcph]

I graduated last year and right now, I'm working as an Information Officer and earning between 10 to 12 grand. Not bad I should say. I got my degree from UP.:cool:

[tagaabucay]

my first job was in ultra ... taga bantay sa gate, binabantayan yung tagapunit ng ticket baka magpapasok ng walang ticket or di punitin at ibenta sa scalpers.... P50 per day, libre nuod ng laro after 2nd game, 3rd qtr. :D

[Maverick]

P13,000-plus (around P10,000 pag ala na yung kaltas)
IT analyst
Mapua

[rowboat]

in my first job, i got P6500 gross. but this was a few years ago.

[floreno]

Originally posted by 2001BMW_M3
Im an IT prof'l from NY making $65k a year. Im interested in working in the philippines. Would I be able to get the same salary that im making now?


FORGET IT!!! ITS THE END OF YOUR CAREER WORKING IN THE PHILS

For me.....
GUSTO KO NANG LUMAYAS SA PINAS

ON TO THE tOPIC....

sTARTING sALARY: 6,000 PHP (Programmer Trainee)

From: AMA Computer College - Makati (1997)

[crispypata]

I got P9,000 (tax free) to do research work (e.g. sit down and look at the net) for the Lasallian Institute for Development and Educational Research. But that's not a serious job for me.

My first real job (as in with benefits) P14,000 as a high school teacher in an International School in Las Piñas.

Graduated with a double degree in education and history from DLSU-Manila.

[*]

P2,700.00
office assistant
admu

twas part-time while i was studying. not bad for a few hours each week. :)

[FAM01.02.01]

Not sure how it works in the Philippines but my first job here was as an administrator in a Funds Management group. My base salary per year was Australian $30k + superannuation of 15%. In Philippine pesos I was earning around P750,000 a year plus travel allowances for o/seas trips. I'm still studying IR at UNSW.

[chuchuy]

Originally posted by tagaabucay
my first job was in ultra ... taga bantay sa gate, binabantayan yung tagapunit ng ticket baka magpapasok ng walang ticket or di punitin at ibenta sa scalpers.... P50 per day, libre nuod ng laro after 2nd game, 3rd qtr. :D

katuwa naman. tagaabucay, bataan? :)

[Cali4Nia]

--$2000 gross or $1500 net per month (500 dollar deduction for taxes and others...this kills big time)
--Dept. Clerk for Admin Dept. of Buena Vista Intl. TV subsidiary of The Walt Disney Co.
--Fresh out of HS

[tagaabucay]

yep !

[Ferdi]

P 8,000 as Product Assistant - 1992

DLSU - Manila,
Course: IME

[eponine07]

first job: Php 11.50/hour, 1992, jollibee crew, before fourth year high school.

after graduating from UP diliman with a degree in english, 1996: technical/research assistant (read: all around person) for a non-stock, non-profit organization. started at Php 5,000.00/month. got a Php 500.00 increase every month, until i received Php 8,000.00 on my last month.

on entering law school, 1998: full-time lecturer in one of the schools within the university belt. received Php 9,000.00/month gross for 21 hours a week, or about Php 105.00/hour.

still in law school, 2000: part-time legal assistant, Php 225.00/day, twice a week.

presently moonlighting as debate trainor, when the need arises.



:blossom:

[FAM01.02.01]

tagaabucay - Ako taga Orion Bataan ang papa ko.

[the_ace]

SVI trainee -> 12,000 per month for 3 mths. Went up to 15,000+ after 6mths. Now earning 27,000+ after 2 yrs. AMA - 1999. Not bad, don't you think ? If interested visit WWW.SVI.COM.PH

[Sung Empress]

:rolleyes: P8,000--supplement writer for a Philippine broadsheet.
:D P18,000--writer for an online publishing co.
graduated from UST, Comm. Arts

[eilsel]

PH 16,000 (2001)
ANALYST, Accenture
DLSU - Manila

[chie_rico]

Im employed in Europe.But my home country is in Canada.I work 8 hours a day,5 days a week.and I make $5,000 CDN/ month.

[chie_rico]

Im a
1.Certified Microsoft Professional ( Calgary,Alberta CA)
2.Cisco certified network associate(Calgary Ab Ca)
3. A+ Certified(Calgary Ab)
4.Network Specialist Technician

[kilder7232]

$50,000 as an associate went up to $150,000 after getting my degree. now i'm doing my own thing as a consultant range from 75k-500k/ year plus gifts :) undergrad from berkeley/umuc and st. leo. i was bored back then..lol!

[alaina_05]

first salary? hmmm....

year 1998
P12,000 - editorial assistant (now a content editor/webdesigner) at the MIS division of the Office of the Press Secretary - Malacanang
Grad of PWU-QC campus. masscom, advertising major

[windsticks]

Hi! I had my first job in a fastfood chain too. I had my first two jobs at McDonald's & jollibee. It was great! studying while working during my spare time. not to mention the free bigmacs and chickenjoys as an incentive meal every 5-7 hr working day. the pay was around P16/ hr, dat was in 1997.;)

[Ben_J_Mann]

Originally posted by the_ace
SVI trainee -> 12,000 per month for 3 mths. Went up to 15,000+ after 6mths. Now earning 27,000+ after 2 yrs. AMA - 1999. Not bad, don't you think ? If interested visit WWW.SVI.COM.PH

i have friends from SVI pero GIRC sila before, are u sure na 12,000 nung training mos, I heard 6000 .... then the increase after six mos depends on the grade after the training, the highes would be 14,000, and after two years, they earn not more that 20 or 22 thou .... anong batch mo nung training?

[Ben_J_Mann]

my first job was in sales, i have a friend who knows how to asemble PC's ... and ako tagabenta, siguro mga 7K ang average na kita ko ...... PER YEAR!!!!!

[tagaabucay]

hindi kasi ako likas na tagaabucay... hindi ko nga alam kung saan yung Orion eh :( .... Orani alam ko tsaka lahat ng dinadaanan papuntang abucay hanggang sa balanga, bale yun na lahat ang bataan sa aking geograpiya... :)

[sonia]

P14,000
Pre-school Teacher
UP, Diliman :sunnysmile:

[FAM01.02.01]

Originally posted by tagaabucay
hindi kasi ako likas na tagaabucay... hindi ko nga alam kung saan yung Orion eh :( .... Orani alam ko tsaka lahat ng dinadaanan papuntang abucay hanggang sa balanga, bale yun na lahat ang bataan sa aking geograpiya... :)

It's past Balanga - kaya siguro di mo napuntahan yon. Sabi pa nga ng BF ko sa akin "Ano, umaabot pa ba ang telephone sa inyo? Bundok na yan ah!" (engot!).

[ice]

P12,100
IT Analyst
Mapua

[TM]

Originally posted by CaRaMBa
P7,500 as an Account Manager Trainee at an Ad Agency. Admu. Grabe noh? :redsmile:

It really depends on the industry that you join. :)



:winker:

Yes, it really depends on what industry! Whether you’re from admu, up or dlsu! It really doesn’t matter!

:D

[heartlight]

P30,000 Gross

Language Skills Consultant for Grade School/ High School
and University Lecturer

I am still in the same job and loving the flexitime and good pay.

I haven't seen any school pay this much as of yet.

[heartlight]

I am from De La Salle University
graduated double degree in Education and Psychology.

[Apo_Inso]

P12.00/ hr + pilfer*ng, slave (grill,fry,dine) Jollibee,working stude
P30/Hr + TIP buss, dough man,PiZZA Hut,working stude