DepEd Teacher Salary 2026: Teacher I ₱31,705 + Full Table
DepEd Teacher Salary 2026: Complete Breakdown
A DepEd Teacher I earns ₱31,705 per month (Step 1) in 2026 under the third tranche of Executive Order No. 64 (s. 2024) — the Salary Standardization Law adjustment effective 1 January 2026. Public-school teaching salaries run from Teacher I (SG 11, ₱31,705) up to Master Teacher IV (SG 21, ₱73,303), plus PERA, chalk allowance, and statutory bonuses. A fourth and final tranche follows on 1 January 2027 (Teacher I rises to ₱33,387). Here's the full 2026 salary table by position.
Base salary by position (2026, Step 1)
| Position | Salary Grade | 2026 Step 1 monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher I (entry) | SG 11 | ₱31,705 |
| Teacher II | SG 12 | ₱33,947 |
| Teacher III | SG 13 | ₱36,125 |
| Teacher IV | SG 14 | ₱38,764 |
| Teacher V | SG 15 | ₱42,178 |
| Teacher VI | SG 16 | ₱45,694 |
| Teacher VII | SG 17 | ₱49,562 |
| Master Teacher I | SG 18 | ₱53,818 |
| Master Teacher II | SG 19 | ₱59,153 |
| Master Teacher III | SG 20 | ₱66,052 |
| Master Teacher IV | SG 21 | ₱73,303 |
2027 update: the fourth and final tranche
2026 is the third of four tranches under EO 64. The fourth and final tranche takes effect 1 January 2027, raising every teaching grade again — a Teacher I moves from ₱31,705 to ₱33,387 per month, with the other positions rising proportionally. After the 2027 adjustment, the SSL is fully phased in and basic pay holds until the next standardization law.
Plus allowances and bonuses
DepEd teachers receive:
- PERA: ₱2,000/month
- Chalk allowance: ₱5,000/year
- Performance-Based Bonus (PBB): variable, based on agency rating (often 1 month base)
- 13th month: 1 month base
- Mid-year bonus: 1 month base
- Year-end cash gift: ₱5,000
- Anniversary bonus: ₱3,000 (in anniversary years)
- Hazard pay: variable, for teachers in remote/conflict areas
- GSIS retirement contributions (employer side)
Total cash compensation entry-level Teacher I: ~₱40,000-₱45,000/month all-in once bonuses are amortised (₱430,000-₱480,000/year).
Total cash compensation Master Teacher IV: ~₱85,000-₱95,000/month all-in (₱1M+/year).
Step increments
Within each salary grade, step increments add roughly 1.5-2% per step year. Teachers reach top step within their grade in about 8 years.
Master Teacher track requirements
To advance to Master Teacher I:
- 5+ years as Teacher III
- Outstanding performance ratings
- Completed required training
- Master's units (or equivalent CPD credits)
Most career teachers reach MT I by year 12-15 of service.
Promotion to administrative roles
Teachers can also promote to administrative tracks:
| Position | SG | 2026 Step 1 monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Head Teacher I | SG 14 | ₱38,764 |
| Head Teacher VI | SG 19 | ₱59,153 |
| Principal I | SG 19 | ₱59,153 |
| Principal IV | SG 22 | ₱81,796 |
| Schools Division Superintendent | SG 25-26 | ₱116,643-₱131,807 |
| Director-level positions | SG 27-28 | above ₱131,807 |
Lifetime career value
For a teacher serving 35-40 years (typical career):
- Cumulative compensation: ₱20-₱40 million depending on rank progression
- GSIS retirement pension: ₱25,000-₱40,000/month for life after age 56-65 retirement
Comparison to private schools
| School type | Entry-level monthly all-in |
|---|---|
| DepEd public school | ₱45,000-₱50,000 |
| Elite international school (BGC, Makati) | ₱55,000-₱85,000 |
| Strong private (UST HS, Ateneo HS, La Salle) | ₱40,000-₱60,000 |
| Mid-tier private | ₱28,000-₱40,000 |
| Smaller private | ₱20,000-₱30,000 |
DepEd public school total compensation (with full benefits + GSIS pension) often exceeds mid-tier private school packages over a 35-year career.
How LET licensure fits
LET is required to hold permanent DepEd teaching positions (Teacher I and above). Without LET, you can teach as a substitute or LSB-funded para-teacher but cannot hold permanent plantilla positions.
See the LET Secondary 2026 pillar guide and LET Elementary 2027 pillar guide for prep approach.
Where Super Tutor fits
Super Tutor covers LET prep tracks for both Secondary and Elementary.
What to read next
- Full 2026 Salary Grade table (SG 1–33)
- Government Salary Grade Calculator — look up any grade and step
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Source: Executive Order No. 64 (s. 2024) — Salary Standardization Law, third tranche effective 1 January 2026; fourth (final) tranche effective 1 January 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Teacher I salary in 2026?
A DepEd Teacher I earns ₱31,705 per month at Step 1 in 2026 (Salary Grade 11), under the third tranche of Executive Order 64, plus a ₱2,000 monthly PERA and statutory bonuses.
How much is a Teacher VI salary in 2026?
A Teacher VI earns ₱45,694 per month at Step 1 in 2026 (Salary Grade 16). A Teacher V (SG 15) earns ₱42,178 and a Teacher VII (SG 17) earns ₱49,562, all at Step 1.
How much does a Master Teacher I earn?
A Master Teacher I earns ₱53,818 per month at Step 1 in 2026 (Salary Grade 18). The top classroom rank, Master Teacher IV (SG 21), earns ₱73,303 per month — more than double an entry Teacher I.
What salary grade are DepEd teachers?
Classroom teaching positions map to Salary Grades 11–21: Teacher I is SG 11, Teacher VII is SG 17, and Master Teacher I–IV are SG 18–21. Head Teacher and Principal roles run SG 14–22.
Will teacher salaries increase in 2027?
Yes. The fourth and final tranche of EO 64 takes effect on 1 January 2027, raising Teacher I to ₱33,387 per month and lifting every other teaching grade proportionally.
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