Government Engineer Salary 2026 — Engineer I to III Pay Table
Government engineer salary by level (2026, Step 1)
Licensed engineers enter government service — at the DPWH, LGU engineering offices, and technical agencies — as Engineer I, and climb the Engineer ladder as they take on design and supervision responsibilities.
| Position | Salary Grade | 2026 monthly (Step 1) |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer I (entry) | SG 12 | ₱33,947 |
| Engineer II | SG 16 | ₱45,694 |
| Engineer III | SG 19 | ₱59,153 |
| Engineer IV | SG 22 | ₱81,796 |
| Engineer V | SG 24 | ₱102,603 |
Third Tranche of the EO 64 schedule, effective 1 Jan 2026 (DBM NBC 601). Applies to Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and other engineering plantilla items; titles vary slightly by agency.
What lifts an engineer's take-home
- PERA — ₱2,000/month
- Representation and Transportation Allowance (RATA) — for supervisory Engineer III and above
- Hazard pay — for field and project-site assignments in some agencies
- Mid-year, year-end bonuses and the ₱5,000 cash gift
Sources & Official References
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a government Engineer I salary in 2026?
A government Engineer I earns ₱33,947/month at Step 1 in 2026 (Salary Grade 12), plus PERA and — for higher levels — allowances like RATA.
What salary grade is a DPWH engineer?
DPWH engineers follow the standard engineer plantilla: Engineer I at SG 12 (₱33,947), Engineer II at SG 16 (₱45,694), and Engineer III at SG 19 (₱59,153) at Step 1 in 2026.
Do engineers need a license for these positions?
Yes. Engineer plantilla items generally require the relevant PRC professional license (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.) under RA 1080 eligibility.
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