AFP Salary 2026: ₱31,151 Private Pay + 15% Increase Table
AFP Salary 2026: Private to General
An AFP (Philippine Army) Private earns ₱31,151 per month in base pay in 2026 — up from ₱29,668 in 2025 under Executive Order No. 107 (s. 2025), which grants military and uniformed personnel (MUP) a 15% base-pay increase across three tranches through 2028. The highest rank, General, earns ₱157,274 per month. AFP pay follows the MUP Base Pay Schedule — not the civilian Salary Standardization Law — plus hazard pay, combat duty pay, and other allowances. The same schedule covers the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
2026 base pay by rank
These are the first-tranche (1 January 2026) base pay figures under EO 107.
Enlisted ranks
| Rank | 2026 monthly base pay |
|---|---|
| Private | ₱31,151 |
| Private First Class | ₱31,774 |
| Corporal | ₱32,410 |
| Sergeant | ₱33,058 |
| Staff Sergeant | ₱33,720 |
| Technical Sergeant | ₱34,394 |
| Master Sergeant | ₱35,082 |
| Senior Master Sergeant | ₱35,783 |
| Chief Master Sergeant | ₱36,499 |
| First Chief Master Sergeant | ₱40,284 |
Officer ranks
| Rank | 2026 monthly base pay |
|---|---|
| Second Lieutenant | ₱46,020 |
| First Lieutenant | ₱52,004 |
| Captain | ₱59,411 |
| Major | ₱65,683 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | ₱74,879 |
| Colonel | ₱84,612 |
| Brigadier General | ₱95,611 |
| Major General | ₱108,041 |
| Lieutenant General | ₱131,853 |
| General | ₱157,274 |
Plus allowances + benefits
Base pay is only part of take-home. AFP personnel also receive:
- PERA (Personnel Economic Relief Allowance): ₱2,000/month
- Subsistence allowance: increased under EO 107 to ₱350/day (~₱10,500/month)
- Hazard pay / combat duty pay: variable, for hazardous or combat assignments
- Longevity pay: 10% of base every 5 years of service
- Clothing allowance: ~₱1,200/month
- 13th-month + mid-year bonus: roughly 2 months' base annually
- Year-end cash gift: ₱5,000
- Free military medical (lifetime + dependents)
- AFP Commissary access (subsidised goods)
- AFP retirement (very significant for MUP)
- Educational benefits for dependents
- AFPMBAI insurance
Approximate all-in monthly take-home (base + standard allowances, before hazard pay):
- Entry-level Private: ~₱43,000-₱48,000/month
- Second Lieutenant: ~₱58,000-₱68,000/month
- Colonel: ~₱100,000-₱115,000/month
Career advancement
Mandatory retirement at age 56 regardless of rank.
Standard officer career timeline:
- Year 0: 2nd Lieutenant (PMA grad or lateral entry)
- Year 3-5: 1st Lieutenant
- Year 6-10: Captain
- Year 11-16: Major
- Year 17-22: Lieutenant Colonel
- Year 23-28: Colonel
- Year 28+: Brigadier General+ (selective)
Standard enlisted career timeline:
- Year 0: Private
- Year 2-3: PFC
- Year 4-6: Corporal
- Year 7-10: Sergeant
- Year 11-15: Staff Sergeant
- Year 15+: Master Sergeant and above
Lifetime value
For a 30-year career retiring as Colonel (figures are estimates on current rates):
- Cumulative basic pay + bonuses: roughly ₱25-₱40 million
- AFP retirement pension: indexed to active-duty pay and among the most generous in government — a retired Colonel draws roughly ₱60,000-₱85,000/month for life.
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What to read next
Source: Executive Order No. 107 (s. 2025) — updated MUP base pay schedule, first tranche effective 1 January 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an AFP Private salary in 2026?
An AFP Private earns ₱31,151 per month in base pay in 2026 under the 15% MUP increase (EO 107). Hazard pay, combat duty pay, PERA and subsistence are added on top of base for a higher all-in take-home.
Do the Army, Navy and Air Force have the same salary?
Yes. All three AFP branches follow the same MUP Base Pay Schedule under EO 107, so pay is keyed to rank, not to branch — an Army Private, Navy Seaman and Air Force Airman at the same rank earn the same base pay.
Is AFP salary based on the civilian Salary Grade table?
No. The AFP and other uniformed personnel use the separate MUP Base Pay Schedule under EO 107, not the civilian Salary Standardization Law. The ₱31,151 Private figure is base pay, not a Salary Grade amount.
Will AFP salary increase after 2026?
Yes. EO 107's 15% increase is phased over three tranches from 2026 to 2028, raising base pay for every rank each year until fully implemented.
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