Government Doctor Salary 2026 — Medical Officer Pay Table
Medical Officer salary by level (2026, Step 1)
Government physicians work in the Medical Officer series and, with specialty training, the Medical Specialist series. Medical Officer III items call for a Doctor of Medicine degree and a PRC physician license (RA 1080 eligibility).
| Position | Salary Grade | 2026 monthly (Step 1) |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer I | SG 16 | ₱45,694 |
| Medical Officer II | SG 18 | ₱53,818 |
| Medical Officer III | SG 21 | ₱73,303 |
| Medical Officer IV | SG 23 | ₱91,306 |
| Medical Officer V | SG 25 | ₱116,643 |
| Rural Health Physician | SG 24 | ₱102,603 |
| Medical Specialist I | SG 22 | ₱81,796 |
| Medical Specialist VII | SG 30 | ₱210,718 |
Third Tranche of the EO 64 schedule, effective 1 Jan 2026 (DBM NBC 601). Salary Grades per the DBM Index of Occupational Services (2022). Chief of Hospital I–III sit at SG 24–26.
Magna Carta allowances for public-health doctors
Government doctors are public health workers under the Magna Carta (RA 7305), which adds allowances on top of the basic SG figure:
- Hazard pay — for those in hazardous or remote posts
- Subsistence and laundry allowance
- Longevity pay — rising with years of service
- PERA — ₱2,000/month, plus the mid-year and year-end bonuses and the ₱5,000 cash gift
Career path and specialisation
From the Medical Officer series, physicians with residency training move into the Medical Specialist series (Medical Specialist I to VII, SG 22 to 30), and into hospital management as Chief of Hospital (SG 24–26) or Medical Center Chief (SG 26–27).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a government doctor earn in 2026?
It depends on the item. A Medical Officer III (SG 21), an item DOH uses for licensed physicians, earns ₱73,303/month at Step 1 in 2026, plus Magna Carta hazard pay, subsistence allowance and PERA on top of the basic figure.
What salary grade is a Medical Officer III?
Medical Officer III is Salary Grade 21, which pays ₱73,303/month at Step 1 in 2026 and ₱80,831 at Step 8.
What salary grade is a Medical Specialist?
The Medical Specialist series runs from Medical Specialist I (SG 22, ₱81,796 at Step 1 in 2026) to Medical Specialist VII (SG 30, ₱210,718).
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