{
  "id": 2985745,
  "title": "Jobstreet by SEEK reveals 80% of Filipinos feel fairly paid, but only 59% are happy with their salary",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/jobstreet-by-seek-reveals-80-of-filipinos-feel-fairly-paid-but-only",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-24T09:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Philippine Star Business",
    "slug": "philippine-star-business",
    "url": "https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/08/24/2550600/jobstreet-seek-reveals-80-filipinos-feel-fairly-paid-only-59-are-happy-their-salary"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Despite ongoing cost-of-living challenges, the Philippines ranks second in the Asia-Pacific region for salary optimism, with 80% of Filipino workers feeling fairly or well paid, according to the 2026 Salary Pulse Report by Jobstreet by SEEK. However, only 59% report being happy with their salary, indicating a disconnect between perceived fair pay and actual salary satisfaction. The report reveals that 45% of respondents' earnings still fall below their actual cost-of-living needs. Employees' perceptions of fair pay are influenced by workload, perceived worth, and lifestyle sustenance. When workers are happy with their pay, they are over 2.2 times more likely to feel motivated and willing to put in extra effort, while unhappy workers are 2.9 times more likely to actively seek a new job. While 28% of employees would consider relocating for a 10% raise, they are less likely to sacrifice workplace positivity for improved compensation. Generational differences in compensation priorities are evident, with millennials being the most financially squeezed and less willing to compromise on their work environment. The report encourages employers to offer competitive pay alongside recognition, career growth opportunities, and open discussions about advancement to build engaged, future-ready teams.",
  "summary": "Despite ongoing cost-of-living challenges and inflationary pressures, the Philippines emerges as one of the regional leaders in salary optimism.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}