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, and each grade has 8 steps. New hires start at Step 1; you move up one step for every three years of satisfactory service (or faster via merit). The Step 1 and Step 8 figures below are the third-tranche rates effective 1 January 2026.
| Salary Grade | Step 1 | Step 8 | Typical positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| SG 1 | ₱14,634 | ₱15,456 | Utility Worker I, Administrative Aide I |
| SG 2 | ₱15,522 | ₱16,342 | Administrative Aide II |
| SG 3 | ₱16,486 | ₱17,360 | Utility Worker II, Administrative Aide III |
| SG 4 | ₱17,506 | ₱18,433 | Administrative Aide IV (Clerk II), Driver |
| SG 5 | ₱18,581 | ₱19,565 | Administrative Aide V |
| SG 6 | ₱19,716 | ₱20,761 | Administrative Aide VI (Clerk III) |
| 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 Officer I, Midwife I |
| SG 10 | ₱26,917 | ₱28,456 | Administrative Assistant III |
| SG 11 | ₱31,705 | ₱33,611 | Teacher I, Agriculturist I, Social Welfare Officer I |
| SG 12 | ₱33,947 | ₱35,850 | Teacher II, Engineer I, Accountant I |
| SG 13 | ₱36,125 | ₱38,241 | Teacher III |
| SG 14 | ₱38,764 | ₱41,503 | Teacher IV, Medical Officer 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 |
| SG 17 | ₱49,562 | ₱53,221 | Nurse III, Dentist II, Teacher VII |
| SG 18 | ₱53,818 | ₱57,842 | Master Teacher I, Social Welfare Officer III |
| SG 19 | ₱59,153 | ₱65,132 | Nurse IV, Engineer III, Accountant III |
| SG 20 | ₱66,052 | ₱72,671 | Nurse V, Master Teacher III |
| SG 21 | ₱73,303 | ₱80,831 | Master Teacher IV, Medical Officer III (physician entry) |
| SG 22 | ₱81,796 | ₱90,295 | Nurse VI, Accountant IV, Social Welfare Officer IV |
| SG 23 | ₱91,306 | ₱101,318 | Medical Officer IV, Division Chief |
| SG 24 | ₱102,603 | ₱114,301 | Nurse VII, Chief of Hospital I |
| SG 25 | ₱116,643 | ₱130,073 | Department Manager, Director I |
| 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 | Bureau Director, Assistant Secretary |
| SG 30 | ₱210,718 | ₱234,240 | Undersecretary |
| SG 31 | ₱300,961 | ₱342,310 | Secretary, Senator, Congressman |
| SG 32 | ₱356,237 | ₱408,055 | Vice President, Chief Justice, Senate President |
| SG 33 | ₱449,157 | ₱462,329 | President of the Philippines |
Third Tranche of the EO 64 salary schedule, effective 1 Jan 2026, per DBM National Budget Circular No. 601. "Typical positions" are representative only; a grade can hold many job titles. 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 entirely by two numbers: your Salary Grade (the position) and your step (your seniority within that grade). Everything else — allowances, bonuses, hazard pay — is 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 every three years of satisfactory service, or every two years with a "Very Satisfactory" rating — this is how pay rises without a promotion.
- Promotion = grade jump. Moving from Teacher I (SG 11) to Teacher II (SG 12) resets you near the bottom of the higher grade but lifts your basic pay.
- Standard add-ons. Most personnel also receive PERA (₱2,000/month), a mid-year bonus, a 13th-month pay, a year-end bonus, and a ₱5,000 cash gift.
EO 64 tranche history — how we got to 2026
The 2026 rates are the third of four annual increases under Executive Order 64, signed in 2024 to replace the older Salary Standardization Law V schedule. The rollout raises basic pay in stages:
- First tranche — 1 January 2024
- Second tranche — 1 January 2025
- Third tranche — 1 January 2026 (the rates on this page)
- Fourth and final tranche — 1 January 2027
What this means for your take-home pay
The Salary Grade figure is your basic pay, not your net. From it, deductions are taken for GSIS (9% personal share for government employees), PhilHealth (2.5% employee share), Pag-IBIG (₱200), and withholding tax. Added back are PERA and any position-specific allowances and hazard pay. For most rank-and-file positions, net take-home lands a few thousand pesos below the basic figure once GSIS and tax are applied.
Sources & Official References
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 belongs to positions like Utility Worker 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. A fourth and final tranche takes effect on 1 January 2027, so government pay is scheduled to rise once more.
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. This 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), not the civilian Salary Grade schedule. Their 2026 base pay starts at ₱31,151 for the lowest rank.
How often do I get a step increment?
You advance one step within your grade after three years of continuous satisfactory service, or after two years with a Very Satisfactory performance rating.
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