Salary Grade 2026 Philippines – Complete Guide to Pay Scale

Salary grade in the Philippines is a government-mandated system that determines the monthly pay of public sector employees based on their position, rank, and years of service.
This system of salary is clear and fair; anyone can able to check all salary pension details, even he/she is clerk, teacher, nurse or an officer.

Every year, the government updates the salary level table according to the new budget and laws. The people who are looking for a government job and working in government sectors have the right to know how much they will earn from their job. For that pay grade table is available which helps them to understand their monthly pay.

Summary:

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The salary grade system in the Philippines ranges from SG 1 to SG 33, with SG 1 being the lowest and SG 33 the highest for top-level officials.
Every grade has a fixed monthly salary. Which is decided according to the salary standardization laws.
Government employees’ pay increases with step increments, which depend on years of service and performance.
Employees who are living in Metro Manila have chances to get more pay because they will get extra allowances like Cost of Living Allowance (COLA).
Understanding your salary grade helps determine your current pay, potential promotions, and eligibility for benefits and bonuses.

What is Salary Grade System In Philippines?

In Philippines, there is a standardization scale pay grade system that determines the salary of government employees according to their grade. The Salary Grade system ranges from SG 1 to SG 33, with SG 1 assigned to the lowest-paid entry-level roles (such as utility workers or administrative aides), While SG 33 is the highest grade and it is reserved for the President of Philippines which is the most highest rank in Philippine and this grade has further 2 steps only.

Each Salary Grade is further divided into “Steps” (Step 1 to Step 8). These steps represent pay increments within the same salary grade, typically awarded based on years of service or performance. For example, the employee who is working at SG 11, step 1 gets a lower salary as compared to the employee working at SG 11, step 8, even though they are doing the same tasks.

For example:

SG 11 Step 1: ₱27,000
SG 11 Step 2: ~₱27,500
SG 11 Step 3: ~₱28,000

Breakdown of Pay Scales in the Philippines

In the Philippines, all kind of government jobs fall under the salary grade system, and it depends on 33 grades,s each have its own special skills and specific duties.

SG 1 to SG 10 usually covers entry-level and support staff, such as clerks, utility workers, and aides. These positions receive the foundational pay, but also benefit from the annual step increments. Employees in this range handle basic administrative and support tasks crucial for day-to-day operations.

SG 11 to SG 20 Include skilled technical employees, and professional workers like teachers, nurses, and supervisors. Salaries reflect the need for specialized training, certifications, and more complex job duties.

SG 21 to SG 29 for the senior employees, heads of the different departments, and high-level management. Their salaries are also designed according to their high skills and duties.

SG 30 to SG 33 covers the highest-ranking officials, such as undersecretaries, senators, and the President. SG 33 is unique, reserved for the President, and features only two steps.

Group/Level	Salary Grade Range	Sample Positions
Entry-Level	SG 1 – SG 10	Utility Worker, Clerk, Admin Aide, Police Officer I
Technical/Skilled	SG 11 – SG 18	Teacher I, Nurse I, Engineer II, Accountant I
Supervisory	SG 19 – SG 24	Principal I, Senior Engineer, Police Captain
Executive/Managerial	SG 25 – SG 33	Mayor, Undersecretary, Senator, President

What is Salary Standardization Law (SSL)?

The Salary Standardization Law (SSL) was introduced to resolve pay gaps and inconsistencies across government positions in the Philippines. It ensures that similar roles get equal pay, makes government work competitive compared to private sector jobs, and establishes a transparent system for promotions and career development.

History of SSL

SSL I (1989) – First version under President Corazon Aquino
SSL II (1994) – Modified salary grades under President Ramos
SSL III (2009) – Bigger increases under President Arroyo
SSL IV (RA 11466) – Signed in 2019 under President Duterte, implemented in four tranches (2020 to 2023)
SSL V (EO 64, 2024) – Implemented in 2025 to adjust salaries in line with inflation and market competitiveness
SSL VI (Projected 2027) – Proposed further adjustments to keep up with economic trends and cost of living. Expected to introduce new salary schedules and expand allowances for government employees.

First Tranche – Salary Grade 2024 Table

This table shows the details of all grade salaries. So the employees and job seekers can understand their expected salaries.

Salary Grade	Step 1	Step 2	Step 3	Step 4	Step 5	Step 6	Step 7	Step 8
1	13,530	13,633	13,748	13,862	13,979	14,095	14,213	14,331
2	14,372	14,482	14,593	14,706	14,818	14,931	15,047	15,161
3	15,265	15,384	15,501	15,621	15,741	15,861	15,984	16,105
4	16,209	16,334	16,460	16,586	16,714	16,841	16,971	17,101
5	17,205	17,338	17,471	17,605	17,739	17,877	18,014	18,151
6	18,255	18,396	18,537	18,680	18,824	18,968	19,114	19,261
7	19,365	19,514	19,663	19,815	19,966	20,120	20,274	20,430
8	20,534	20,720	20,908	21,096	21,287	21,479	21,674	21,870
9	22,219	22,404	22,591	22,780	22,971	23,162	23,356	23,551
10	24,381	24,585	24,790	24,998	25,207	25,417	25,630	25,844
11	28,512	28,796	29,085	29,377	29,673	29,974	30,278	30,587
12	30,705	30,989	31,277	31,568	31,863	32,162	32,464	32,770
13	32,870	33,183	33,499	33,819	34,144	34,472	34,804	35,141
14	35,434	35,794	36,158	36,528	36,900	37,278	37,662	38,049
15	38,413	38,810	39,212	39,619	40,030	40,446	40,868	41,296
16	41,616	42,052	42,494	42,941	43,394	43,852	44,317	44,786
17	45,138	45,619	46,105	46,597	47,095	47,599	48,109	48,626
18	49,015	49,542	50,077	50,617	51,166	51,721	52,282	52,851
19	53,873	54,649	55,437	56,237	57,051	57,878	58,719	59,573
20	60,157	61,032	61,922	62,827	63,747	64,669	65,599	66,532
21	67,005	67,992	68,996	70,016	71,054	72,107	73,143	74,231
22	74,836	75,952	77,086	78,238	79,409	80,562	81,771	82,999
23	83,659	84,918	86,199	87,507	88,936	90,387	91,862	93,299
24	94,132	95,668	97,230	98,817	100,430	102,069	103,685	105,378
25	107,208	108,958	110,736	112,543	114,381	116,247	118,145	120,073
26	121,146	123,122	125,132	127,174	129,250	131,359	133,503	135,682
27	136,893	139,128	141,399	143,638	145,983	148,080	150,498	152,954
28	154,320	156,838	159,398	161,845	164,485	167,171	169,654	172,423
29	173,962	176,802	179,688	182,621	188,267	191,340	191,340	194,463
30	196,199	199,401	202,558	205,765	209,022	212,434	215,796	219,319
31	285,813	291,395	297,086	302,741	308,504	314,468	320,516	326,681
32	339,921	346,177	353,769	360,727	368,002	375,424	382,996	390,719
33	428,994	441,863	Only 2 steps for Grade 33

Second Tranche – Salary Grade 2025 Table

Every salary grade includes eight progressive steps, offering clear growth for each position. Use this table to easily compare starting, midpoint, and maximum pay for your grade or desired role.

Salary Grade	Step 1	Step 2	Step 3	Step 4	Step 5	Step 6	Step 7	Step 8
1	14,061	14,164	14,278	14,393	14,509	14,626	14,743	14,862
2	14,925	15,035	15,146	15,258	15,371	15,484	15,599	15,714
3	15,852	15,971	16,088	16,208	16,329	16,448	16,571	16,693
4	16,833	16,958	17,084	17,209	17,337	17,464	17,594	17,724
5	17,866	18,000	18,133	18,267	18,401	18,538	18,676	18,813
6	18,957	19,098	19,239	19,383	19,526	19,670	19,816	19,963
7	20,110	20,258	20,409	20,560	20,711	20,865	21,019	21,175
8	21,448	21,642	21,839	22,035	22,234	22,435	22,638	22,843
9	23,226	23,411	23,599	23,788	23,978	24,170	24,364	24,558
10	25,586	25,790	25,996	26,203	26,412	26,623	26,835	27,050
11	30,024	30,308	30,597	30,889	31,185	31,486	31,790	32,099
12	32,245	32,529	32,817	33,108	33,403	33,702	34,044	34,310
13	34,421	34,733	35,049	35,369	35,694	36,022	36,354	36,691
14	37,024	37,384	37,749	38,118	38,491	38,869	39,252	39,640
15	40,208	40,604	41,006	41,413	41,824	42,241	42,662	43,090
16	43,560	43,996	44,438	44,885	45,338	45,796	46,261	46,730
17	47,247	47,727	48,213	48,705	49,203	49,708	50,218	50,735
18	51,304	51,832	52,367	52,907	53,456	54,010	54,572	55,140
19	56,390	57,165	57,953	58,753	59,567	60,394	61,235	62,089
20	62,967	63,842	64,732	65,637	66,557	67,479	68,409	69,342
21	70,103	71,000	72,004	73,024	74,061	75,115	76,151	77,239
22	78,162	79,277	80,411	81,564	82,735	83,887	85,096	86,342
23	87,315	88,574	89,855	91,163	92,592	94,043	95,518	96,955
24	98,185	99,721	101,283	102,871	104,483	106,123	107,739	109,431
25	111,727	113,476	115,254	117,062	118,899	120,766	122,664	124,591
26	126,252	128,228	130,238	132,280	134,356	136,465	138,608	140,788
27	142,663	144,897	147,169	149,407	151,752	153,850	156,267	158,723
28	160,469	162,988	165,548	167,994	170,634	173,320	175,803	178,572
29	180,492	183,332	186,218	189,151	192,131	194,797	197,870	200,993
30	203,200	206,401	209,558	212,766	216,022	219,434	222,797	226,319
31	293,191	298,773	304,464	310,119	315,883	321,846	327,895	334,059
32	347,888	354,743	361,736	368,694	375,969	383,391	390,963	398,686
33	438,844	451,713	Only 2 steps for Grade 33

Third Tranche – Salary Grade 2026 Table

Give table shows the latest and updated salaries for the government employees who are working in the Philippines. Every grade has 8 steps except grade 33. As the employees move up and show better performance, their salary will increase according to it. You may also check your salary details from the table.

Salary Grade	Step 1	Step 2	Step 3	Step 4	Step 5	Step 6	Step 7	Step 8
1	14,634	14,730	14,849	14,968	15,089	15,211	15,333	15,456
2	15,522	15,636	15,752	15,869	15,986	16,103	16,223	16,342
3	16,486	16,610	16,732	16,856	16,982	17,106	17,234	17,360
4	17,506	17,636	17,767	17,898	18,031	18,163	18,298	18,433
5	18,581	18,720	18,858	18,998	19,137	19,280	19,423	19,565
6	19,716	19,862	20,009	20,158	20,307	20,456	20,609	20,761
7	20,914	21,069	21,224	21,382	21,539	21,699	21,859	22,022
8	22,423	22,627	22,832	23,038	23,246	23,456	23,668	23,883
9	24,329	24,523	24,720	24,917	25,117	25,318	25,521	25,725
10	26,917	27,131	27,347	27,565	27,786	28,007	28,230	28,456
11	31,705	31,820	32,109	32,401	32,697	32,998	33,302	33,611
12	33,947	34,069	34,357	34,648	34,943	35,242	35,544	35,850
13	36,125	36,283	36,599	36,919	37,244	37,572	37,904	38,241
14	38,764	39,141	39,523	39,910	40,300	40,696	41,097	41,503
15	42,178	42,594	43,015	43,442	43,874	44,310	44,753	45,202
16	45,694	46,152	46,615	47,084	47,559	48,040	48,528	49,020
17	49,562	50,066	50,576	51,092	51,614	52,144	52,678	53,221
18	53,818	54,371	54,933	55,499	56,075	56,657	57,246	57,842
19	59,153	59,966	60,793	61,632	62,486	63,353	64,236	65,132
20	66,052	66,970	67,904	68,853	69,818	70,772	71,727	72,671
21	73,303	74,337	75,388	76,456	77,542	78,645	79,692	80,831
22	81,796	82,963	84,151	85,356	86,582	87,746	89,011	90,295
23	91,306	92,622	93,962	95,330	96,823	98,341	99,883	101,318
24	102,603	104,209	105,841	107,500	109,185	110,898	112,533	114,301
25	116,643	118,469	120,326	122,212	124,131	126,079	128,061	130,073
26	131,807	133,870	135,968	138,100	140,268	142,469	144,707	146,983
27	148,940	151,273	153,644	155,906	158,353	160,235	162,752	165,310
28	167,129	169,752	172,418	174,797	177,545	180,339	182,660	185,537
29	187,531	190,482	193,480	196,528	199,624	202,005	205,191	208,430
30	210,718	214,038	217,207	220,425	223,691	227,224	230,595	234,240
31	300,961	306,691	312,532	318,182	323,938	329,989	336,092	342,310
32	356,237	363,257	370,418	377,359	384,805	392,400	400,150	408,055
33	449,157	462,329	Only 2 steps for Grade 33

Fourth Tranche – Salary Grade 2027 Table

This pay table reflects recent increases and helps you track annual salary progression within each grade. Whether you are new or already in service, you can quickly see your position’s compensation for all eight steps.

Salary Grade	Step 1	Step 2	Step 3	Step 4	Step 5	Step 6	Step 7	Step 8
1	15,208	15,304	15,423	15,542	15,663	15,784	15,906	16,030
2	16,118	16,233	16,349	16,466	16,582	16,700	16,820	16,939
3	17,120	17,244	17,366	17,490	17,616	17,740	17,868	17,994
4	18,180	18,309	18,440	18,571	18,704	18,836	18,971	19,106
5	19,296	19,434	19,573	19,712	19,852	19,994	20,137	20,280
6	20,474	20,620	20,767	20,916	21,065	21,215	21,367	21,520
7	21,872	22,024	22,196	22,362	22,526	22,683	22,860	23,030
8	23,399	23,603	23,808	24,014	24,221	24,432	24,644	24,859
9	25,433	25,627	25,823	26,021	26,220	26,421	26,624	26,828
10	28,247	28,462	28,678	28,896	29,116	29,337	29,561	29,787
11	33,387	33,501	33,790	34,082	34,378	34,679	34,983	35,292
12	35,650	35,771	36,059	36,350	36,645	36,944	37,246	37,552
13	37,828	37,987	38,303	38,623	38,948	39,276	39,609	39,945
14	40,505	40,882	41,263	41,650	42,040	42,436	42,837	43,243
15	44,148	44,564	44,985	45,412	45,844	46,281	46,723	47,172
16	47,829	48,286	48,750	49,219	49,694	50,175	50,662	51,154
17	51,877	52,381	52,891	53,407	53,929	54,459	54,993	55,536
18	56,332	56,885	57,447	58,013	58,589	59,171	59,760	60,356
19	61,916	62,729	63,556	64,395	65,249	66,116	66,999	67,895
20	69,138	70,056	70,990	71,938	72,903	73,857	74,813	75,756
21	76,594	77,628	78,679	79,747	80,833	81,936	82,982	84,121
22	85,431	86,598	87,785	88,991	90,216	91,380	92,645	93,930
23	95,296	96,612	97,952	99,320	100,814	102,331	103,873	105,308
24	107,022	108,627	110,260	111,918	113,603	115,317	116,952	118,719
25	121,159	123,385	125,242	127,128	129,047	130,995	132,977	134,989
26	137,362	139,425	141,523	143,655	145,823	148,024	150,262	152,538
27	155,217	157,550	159,921	162,184	164,630	166,512	169,030	171,587
28	173,788	176,411	179,007	181,457	184,205	186,999	189,319	192,196
29	194,570	197,521	200,519	203,567	206,663	209,044	212,230	215,469
30	218,237	221,556	224,726	227,943	231,209	234,743	238,113	241,758
31	308,730	314,560	320,302	325,952	331,707	337,754	343,862	350,080
32	364,586	371,607	378,767	385,708	393,154	400,750	408,500	416,044
33	459,469	472,641	Only 2 steps for Grade 33

2025 to 2027 Salary Increases: What’s New

In January 2025, the DBM released National Budget Circular No. 597, implementing the Second Tranche of EO 64 Series 2024. This introduced salary adjustments for civilian government employees.

2025: Implementation of SSL V Tranche 1
2026: SSL V Tranche 2 adjustments continue
2027: Expected rollout of SSL VI, adjusting pay to match inflation and expanding benefits like hazard pay and longevity bonuses

These changes aim to keep government pay competitive and aligned with the cost of living.

LGU Personnel Salary Adjustment

The rates of pay in LGUs, which shall be determined on the basis of the class and financial capability of each LGU, shall be at the following percentages of the rates in the Salary Schedule under Section 3 hereof, subject to any modification that will be made pursuant to RA No. 11494 or the “Automatic Income Classification of Local Government Units Act,” and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR):

Percentage of the Salary Schedule

	For Provinces/Cities	For Municipalities
Special Cities	100%
1st Class	100%	90%
2nd Class	95%	85%
3rd Class	90%	80%
4th Class	85%	75%
5th Class	80%	70%
6th Class	75%	65%

Sample Monthly Salary by Position (2026 Estimate)

Position	Salary Grade (SG)	Estimated Monthly Salary
Teacher I	SG 11	₱29,000+
Police Officer I	SG 10	₱26,000+
Admin Aide IV	SG 4	₱16,500+
Principal I	SG 19	₱51,000+
City Mayor	SG 30	₱171,000+

These estimates reflect the 2026 implementation of the Second Tranche of EO 64 under SSL V.

Government Employee Personal Loan

In the Philippines, government employees have specific options for personal loans, often through government institutions and programs designed for their needs. Two of the main sources for such loans are the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Pag-IBIG Fund.

GSIS Conso-Loan:

GSIS offers a multi-purpose loan called the Consolidated Loan (Conso-Loan), which is available to active members.
This loan consolidates the member’s existing GSIS loan balances and can be used for various personal needs.
Eligibility typically includes having at least 15 years of government service.

Pag-IBIG Multi-Purpose Loan (MPL):

The Pag-IBIG Fund offers a Multi-Purpose Loan for members who have made at least 24 monthly savings contributions.
The loan amount can be up to 80% of your total Pag-IBIG regular savings which includes your monthly contributions, employer’s contributions, and accumulated dividends.
The MPL can be used for a wide range of needs such as home renovation, tuition fees, hospital bills, or a small business.

SSS Salary Loan:

The SSS Salary Loan is designed to assist members, including voluntary and self-employed individuals, with their short-term financial needs.
Eligibility typically requires at least 36 months of contributions, with six contributions made in the last 12 months before the loan application.
Loan amounts depend on the number of contributions, with a one-month loan equivalent to the average of the last 12 Monthly Salary Credits (MSCs), and a two-month loan for those with at least 72 contributions.
The interest rate is relatively competitive, and the loan repayment period usually spans over two years.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Salary Grades are there in the Philippines?

There are 33 salary grades, from SG 1 (entry-level jobs) to SG 33 (President of the Philippines). Each grade represents a different pay level, matched to job roles and duties.

What are Salary Steps, and how do they work?

Salary steps are incremental pay increases within each grade, usually 8 steps per grade except for SG 33, which only has 2 steps. As you stay longer or earn good performance ratings, you can move up steps and increase your monthly pay.

What is the latest Salary Standardization Law?

The latest law is Salary Standardization Law VI (SSL VI), which phases in pay increases from 2023 to 2027. It covers all government workers, with budget allocations for every new tranche.

What does “Step Increment” mean?

A step increment is a pay raise you get when you move up a salary step within your grade, either due to length of service or outstanding performance. Step increments are scheduled and regulated by government rules or agency guidelines.

Who determines which job gets which Salary Grade?

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) assigns salary grades to positions after evaluating job descriptions and required qualifications. Job matching ensures fairness across different government offices.

What is NOSA?

Notice of Salary Adjustment, HR issues it to inform employees of their new pay.

What is the highest wage grade?

The highest wage or salary grade in the Philippine government is Salary Grade 33. It is reserved for the President of the Philippines.

What is salary grade 15 in PH?

Salary Grade 15 in the Philippines typically offers a monthly salary of around ₱36,000+ and applies to positions like Administrative Officer V or Public School Teacher III.

What is the highest grade in the Philippines Government?

The highest grade is Salary Grade 33, which is exclusively assigned to the President, representing the top pay level in government service.

The Salary Grade system in the Philippines plays a vital role in creating a fair and transparent pay structure for government employees across all ranks and agencies. By standardizing salaries and offering regular updates through legislation, the system ensures that public servants are rewarded for their experience, performance, and years of service.

By 2027, the final tranche is scheduled to take effect on January 1, completing the series of salary increases. A total of ₱70 billion has been allocated to fund these incremental raises.