Government Engineer Salary 2026 — Engineer I to V Pay Table
Government engineer salary by level (2026, Step 1)
Licensed engineers enter government service — at the DPWH, LGU engineering offices and technical agencies — on the Engineer ladder and climb it as they take on design and supervision work.
| 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). Salary Grades per the DBM Index of Occupational Services (2022). Engineering Assistants (SG 8) and Engineering Aides (SG 4) are support roles below this ladder.
What lifts an engineer's take-home
- PERA — ₱2,000/month
- Representation and Transportation Allowance (RATA) — for positions with supervisory or managerial duties
- Hazard pay — for field and project-site assignments in some agencies
- Mid-year and year-end bonuses and the ₱5,000 cash gift
For civil engineers: the CE board exam
A civil engineer gets onto this ladder by passing PRC's Civil Engineering Licensure Exam (CELE) — a two-day exam held twice a year (March and September in 2026). 35.05% passed the March 2026 sitting.
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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 the standard bonuses.
What salary grade is a DPWH engineer?
DPWH engineers follow the standard Engineer ladder: Engineer I at SG 12 (₱33,947), Engineer II at SG 16 (₱45,694), Engineer III at SG 19 (₱59,153), Engineer IV at SG 22 and Engineer V at SG 24, at Step 1 in 2026.
Do engineers need a license for these positions?
Yes. Engineer items require the relevant PRC professional license (civil, mechanical, electrical and so on), which also counts as civil service eligibility under RA 1080.
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