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Careers in IT & Digital

CAREER PATHS · INDUSTRY

See every level in IT & Digital, from student to executive: the jobs, typical pay, and the steps to move up. Tell us where you are now and where you want to go.

1. Student

Still in school

Jobs: Senior High student

  1. 1
    FI · K–12FI Online Senior HighSelf-Paced from ₱51,480 a year · Live Online available
  2. 2
    Outside FISenior High strand: STEM or ICT
  3. 3
    FI · Free courseDigital Citizenship₱0 · start today
  4. 4
    Outside FIA college degree, if the job you want needs one (see the notes in each level)

2. Starting out

No work experienceStarting pay, usually at the lower end of entry level

Jobs: IT Trainee · Helpdesk Trainee

  1. 1
    FI · Short courseMicrosoft Excel Essentials24 learning hours · ₱4,000
  2. 2
    FI · Short courseAI Tools for Everyday Work24 learning hours · ₱4,000
  3. 3
    FI · Professional DiplomaIT Support720 learning hours · from ₱8,500

3. Entry level

0–2 years₱15,000–₱30,000 a month

Jobs: IT Support · Helpdesk Technician · Web Content Assistant

  1. 1
    FI · Professional DiplomaComputer Systems & Networking720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  2. 2
    FI · Professional DiplomaWordPress Website Management720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  3. 3
    FI · CertificationCertification: WordPress Content Management8 modules + exam · ₱8,500

4. Mid level / Supervisor

3–5 years₱30,000–₱60,000 a month

Jobs: Systems Administrator · Web Developer · Data Analyst

  1. 1
    FI · Professional DiplomaWeb Development720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  2. 2
    FI · Professional DiplomaData Analytics720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  3. 3
    FI · Professional DiplomaCybersecurity Fundamentals720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  4. 4

5. Senior / Manager

6–10 years₱60,000–₱150,000 a month

Jobs: IT Manager · Project Manager (IT)

  1. 1
    FI · Professional DiplomaProject Management720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  2. 2
    FI · Professional DiplomaAI Productivity & Automation720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  3. 3
    FI · PathwayETEEAP: earn a college degree from your experience (5+ years)₱8,500 FI fee · university fees separate

6. Executive

10+ yearsAbove the senior range; varies widely by company

Jobs: IT Director · Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

  1. 1
    FI · Professional DiplomaStrategic Management720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  2. 2
    FI · Professional DiplomaRisk Management & Business Continuity720 learning hours · from ₱8,500

Changing careers into IT & Digital

Good for people who already fix computers or run websites as a hobby. Start with the free course, take the starting-level courses, and use PEDAP if your past work is related. Most career changers then apply at entry level and move up faster because of their experience.

  1. 1
    FI · Free courseDigital Citizenship₱0 · start today
  2. 2
    FI · Short courseMicrosoft Excel Essentials24 learning hours · ₱4,000
  3. 3
    FI · Short courseAI Tools for Everyday Work24 learning hours · ₱4,000
  4. 4
    FI · Professional DiplomaIT Support720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  5. 5
  6. 6
    Outside FIUpdate your CV in My FI to show your new FI credentials

Starting your own business

Idea: Website, IT support or automation services for small businesses. Learn the trade first, then the business side: planning, registration, pricing and managing money.

  1. 1
    FI · Professional DiplomaWordPress Website Management720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  2. 2
    FI · Professional DiplomaAI Productivity & Automation720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  3. 3
    FI · Short courseStarting a Small Business24 learning hours · ₱4,000
  4. 4
    FI · Short courseBusiness Plan Basics24 learning hours · ₱4,000
  5. 5
    FI · Professional DiplomaSmall Business Management720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  6. 6
    FI · Professional DiplomaBusiness Registration & Licensing Support720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  7. 7
    Outside FIRegister your business: DTI (sole proprietor) or SEC, barangay and mayor's permit, BIR

Ways to work

Full-timeCompanies, BPOs and schools.
Part-timeFreelance website and support work is common.
RemoteMany IT, web and data roles are fully remote.

Salary guide (Philippines, monthly)

Each level shows a general range for the Philippines. Examples for this industry:

  • IT Manager, 8–12 yrs: ₱70,000–₱100,000 (aniday.com)

Sources: public 2026 salary guides (multiplymii.com for the general ranges; others as named). Pay depends on the employer, city, licence and experience. Overseas jobs, for example in the Middle East, usually pay more. This is a guide, not a job offer.

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