Salary Grade Table 2026 Philippines — SG 1 to 33 (Third Tranche)
Complete 2026 Salary Grade table (SG 1–33)
Every civilian government position is assigned a Salary Grade (SG) from 1 to 33. Grades 1 to 32 have 8 steps; SG 33 has only 2. New hires start at Step 1 and move up one step for every three years of satisfactory service. The figures below are the third-tranche rates effective 1 January 2026.
| Salary Grade | Step 1 | Step 8 | Example positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| SG 1 | ₱14,634 | ₱15,456 | Administrative Aide I, Utility Worker I |
| SG 2 | ₱15,522 | ₱16,342 | Administrative Aide II |
| SG 3 | ₱16,486 | ₱17,360 | Administrative Aide III, Utility Worker II |
| SG 4 | ₱17,506 | ₱18,433 | Administrative Aide IV |
| SG 5 | ₱18,581 | ₱19,565 | Administrative Aide V |
| SG 6 | ₱19,716 | ₱20,761 | Administrative Aide VI |
| SG 7 | ₱20,914 | ₱22,022 | Administrative Assistant I |
| SG 8 | ₱22,423 | ₱23,883 | Administrative Assistant II |
| SG 9 | ₱24,329 | ₱25,725 | Administrative Assistant III, Midwife I |
| SG 10 | ₱26,917 | ₱28,456 | Administrative Officer I, Administrative Assistant IV |
| SG 11 | ₱31,705 | ₱33,611 | Teacher I, Administrative Officer II, Social Welfare Officer I |
| SG 12 | ₱33,947 | ₱35,850 | Teacher II, Engineer I, Accountant I |
| SG 13 | ₱36,125 | ₱38,241 | Teacher III, Midwife III |
| SG 14 | ₱38,764 | ₱41,503 | Teacher IV, Dentist I |
| SG 15 | ₱42,178 | ₱45,202 | Nurse I, Teacher V, Social Welfare Officer II |
| SG 16 | ₱45,694 | ₱49,020 | Nurse II, Engineer II, Accountant II, Medical Officer I |
| SG 17 | ₱49,562 | ₱53,221 | Nurse III, Teacher VII, Dentist II |
| SG 18 | ₱53,818 | ₱57,842 | Master Teacher I, Social Welfare Officer III, Medical Officer II |
| SG 19 | ₱59,153 | ₱65,132 | Nurse IV, Master Teacher II, School Principal I, Engineer III |
| SG 20 | ₱66,052 | ₱72,671 | Nurse V, Master Teacher III, Dentist III |
| SG 21 | ₱73,303 | ₱80,831 | Master Teacher IV, Medical Officer III |
| SG 22 | ₱81,796 | ₱90,295 | Master Teacher V, School Principal IV, Nurse VI, Accountant IV |
| SG 23 | ₱91,306 | ₱101,318 | Medical Officer IV, Dentist IV |
| SG 24 | ₱102,603 | ₱114,301 | Nurse VII, Engineer V, Chief of Hospital I |
| SG 25 | ₱116,643 | ₱130,073 | Director I, Medical Officer V |
| SG 26 | ₱131,807 | ₱146,983 | Director II |
| SG 27 | ₱148,940 | ₱165,310 | Director III |
| SG 28 | ₱167,129 | ₱185,537 | Director IV |
| SG 29 | ₱187,531 | ₱208,430 | Director V, Assistant Secretary |
| SG 30 | ₱210,718 | ₱234,240 | Undersecretary |
| SG 31 | ₱300,961 | ₱342,310 | Department Secretary, Senator, Member of the House |
| SG 32 | ₱356,237 | ₱408,055 | Vice President, Chief Justice, Senate President, Speaker |
| SG 33 | ₱449,157 | ₱462,329 (Step 2) | President of the Philippines |
Third Tranche of the EO 64 salary schedule, effective 1 Jan 2026, per DBM National Budget Circular No. 601. SG 33 has two steps only. Example positions follow the DBM Index of Occupational Services (2022) and the DepEd-DBM teacher ladder; a grade holds many other job titles. Under EO 64, raises for the President, Vice President and Members of Congress take effect only after the incumbents' terms end. LGUs may pay a percentage of these rates depending on their income class. Uniformed personnel (police, military, fire, jail) use a separate Base Pay Schedule — see the per-service pages.
How the Salary Grade and step system works
Your monthly basic pay is set by two numbers: your Salary Grade (the position) and your step (your seniority within that grade). Allowances and bonuses are added on top of this basic figure.
- 8 steps per grade. Step 1 is the entry rate; Step 8 is the ceiling for that grade.
- Step increments. One step for every three years of continuous satisfactory service in the same position. Agencies can also grant merit step increments: one step for two straight Very Satisfactory ratings, two steps for two straight Outstanding ratings.
- Promotion = grade jump. Moving from Teacher I (SG 11) to Teacher II (SG 12) moves you onto a higher grade and lifts your basic pay.
- Standard add-ons. Regular employees also get PERA (₱2,000/month), a mid-year bonus and a year-end bonus (one month's basic pay each; the year-end bonus is the government's 13th-month pay), a ₱5,000 cash gift, and a medical allowance of up to ₱7,000 a year (EO 64, from 2025).
EO 64 tranche history — how we got to 2026
EO 64 was signed on 2 August 2024, after the last Salary Standardization Law schedule (RA 11466) reached its final tranche in 2023. It raises basic pay in four stages:
- First tranche — 1 January 2024 (paid retroactively)
- Second tranche — 1 January 2025
- Third tranche — 1 January 2026 (the rates on this page)
- Fourth and final tranche — 1 January 2027: SG 1 Step 1 rises to ₱15,208 and SG 11 to ₱33,387
What this means for your take-home pay
The Salary Grade figure is your basic pay, not your net. From it come GSIS (9% personal share), PhilHealth (2.5% employee share), Pag-IBIG (₱200) and withholding tax. PERA and any position-specific allowances are added back. For most rank-and-file positions, net take-home lands a few thousand pesos below the basic figure once GSIS and tax are applied.
Getting a government job: civil service eligibility
Most government positions need civil service eligibility. Passing the CSC's Career Service Exam gives Professional eligibility (second-level posts) or Subprofessional eligibility (first-level, clerical posts); board and bar passers get eligibility under RA 1080 instead. The next exam is on 14 March 2027 (applications from 2 November 2026), with a second sitting on 8 August 2027.
Sources & Official References
- DBM National Budget Circular No. 601 — Third Tranche Salary Schedule (2026)
- Executive Order No. 64, s. 2024 (LawPhil)
- DBM Index of Occupational Services, Classes and Salary Grades (2022)
- DepEd-DBM Joint Circular No. 1, s. 2025 — Teacher Career Progression
- CSC-DBM Joint Circular No. 1, s. 2012 — Step Increments
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the lowest and highest salary grade in 2026?
Salary Grade 1 starts at ₱14,634/month (Step 1) in 2026 and covers positions like Administrative Aide I. Salary Grade 33, at ₱449,157/month, is a single position — the President of the Philippines.
Is 2026 the last tranche of the salary increase?
No. 2026 is the third tranche under Executive Order 64. The fourth and final tranche takes effect on 1 January 2027, when SG 1 Step 1 rises to ₱15,208 and SG 11 to ₱33,387.
How much is Salary Grade 11 in 2026?
Salary Grade 11 is ₱31,705/month at Step 1 in 2026, rising to ₱33,611 at Step 8. It is the grade of an entry-level public school Teacher I.
Do police and soldiers follow the Salary Grade table?
No. Military and uniformed personnel (PNP, AFP, BFP, BJMP, PCG, BuCor) use a separate Base Pay Schedule under Executive Order 107 (s. 2025). In 2026 a Patrolman, Private, Fire Officer I or Jail Officer I earns ₱31,151 a month in base pay.
How often do I get a step increment?
One step for every three years of continuous satisfactory service in your position. Agencies can also grant merit step increments for two consecutive Very Satisfactory (one step) or Outstanding (two steps) ratings.
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