BJMP Jail Officer Salary 2026 — Rank Base Pay Table
BJMP rank pay table (2026 base pay)
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology is a uniformed service paid on the MUP Base Pay Schedule under EO 107, not the civilian Salary Grade table. BJMP ranks share the same base-pay tiers as their PNP and BFP equivalents.
| Rank | 2026 monthly base pay |
|---|---|
| Jail Officer I (JO1) | ₱31,151 |
| Jail Officer II (JO2) | ₱32,410 |
| Jail Officer III (JO3) | ₱33,720 |
| Senior Jail Officer I (SJO1) | ₱35,082 |
| Senior Jail Officer II (SJO2) | ₱35,783 |
| Senior Jail Officer III (SJO3) | ₱36,499 |
| Senior Jail Officer IV (SJO4) | ₱40,284 |
| Jail Inspector | ₱52,004 |
| Jail Senior Inspector | ₱59,411 |
| Jail Chief Inspector | ₱65,683 |
| Jail Superintendent | ₱74,879 |
| Jail Senior Superintendent | ₱84,612 |
| Jail Chief Superintendent | ₱95,611 |
| Jail Director | ₱108,041 |
Base pay only, first tranche effective 1 Jan 2026 under EO 107, per DBM NBC 600 Annex A, which lists no BJMP rank above Director. Two more tranches follow on 1 Jan 2027 and 1 Jan 2028.
Allowances and benefits
- PERA — ₱2,000/month
- Subsistence allowance — ₱350/day from 1 January 2026 (EO 107)
- Hazard pay, plus clothing and laundry allowances
- Mid-year and year-end bonuses and the ₱5,000 cash gift
The exam behind this job: the Penology Officer Examination
The written eligibility exam for BJMP applicants is the Civil Service Commission's Penology Officer Examination (POE): 150 scored items, half general ability and half jail-management content, with an 80.00 pass mark and a ₱700 fee. It was last held on 7 June 2026 (16.34% passed) and isn't on the CSC's 2027 calendar. Appointment as Jail Officer I also needs a bachelor's degree.
Sources & Official References
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Jail Officer I salary in 2026?
A BJMP Jail Officer I (JO1) earns ₱31,151/month in base pay in 2026, the first tranche under Executive Order 107, plus hazard pay, PERA, the ₱350/day subsistence allowance and other allowances.
Does the BJMP follow the Salary Grade table?
No. The BJMP is a uniformed service paid by rank on the MUP Base Pay Schedule under EO 107, the same schedule as the PNP, AFP and BFP — not the civilian Salary Grade system.
Is a Jail Officer I paid the same as a Patrolman and Fire Officer I?
Yes. All three are the entry rank of their service and start at ₱31,151/month base pay in 2026, because they share the MUP Base Pay Schedule.
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