Teacher II Salary 2026 — Salary Grade 12 Monthly Pay
Teacher II salary 2026 — Step 1 to Step 8
Teacher II sits at Salary Grade 12. Every grade has 8 steps: you start at Step 1 and move up one step for every three years of satisfactory service, so a full grade takes about 21 years to climb without a promotion.
Across those steps a Teacher II gains ₱1,903/month, or 5.6% over the basic Step 1 rate.
| Position | Salary Grade | Step 1 | Step 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher I | SG 11 | ₱31,705 | ₱33,611 |
| Teacher II (this page) | SG 12 | ₱33,947 | ₱35,850 |
| Teacher III | SG 13 | ₱36,125 | ₱38,241 |
Third Tranche of the EO 64 salary schedule, effective 1 January 2026 (DBM NBC 601). A fourth and final tranche follows on 1 January 2027.
What lands in the bank on top of basic pay
The Salary Grade figure is basic pay only. Every public school teacher also receives PERA of ₱2,000/month, a mid-year bonus, a 13th-month pay, a year-end bonus, and a ₱5,000 cash allowance for classroom expenses.
On basic pay alone a Teacher II at Step 1 earns about ₱407,364 a year, before the bonuses above and before GSIS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG and withholding tax are deducted.
How Teacher II compares to the rank below and above
Most Teacher II teachers arrive from Teacher I (SG 11, ₱31,705), which is ₱2,242/month less at Step 1.
Promotion to Teacher III moves you to SG 13, a jump of ₱2,178/month at Step 1 (6.4% more than Teacher II).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Teacher 2 salary in 2026?
A Teacher II earns ₱33,947/month at Step 1 in 2026 under Salary Grade 12. With PERA of ₱2,000 added, monthly cash is about ₱35,947 before deductions.
What salary grade is Teacher II?
Teacher II is Salary Grade 12 on the civilian Salary Grade schedule. Under the 2026 third tranche of EO 64 that grade pays ₱33,947 at Step 1 and ₱35,850 at Step 8.
How much does a Teacher II make per year?
About ₱407,364 a year in basic pay at Step 1 (₱33,947 x 12), before the mid-year bonus, 13th-month pay, year-end bonus and ₱5,000 cash allowance, and before deductions.
Will the Teacher 2 salary increase after 2026?
Yes. 2026 is the third of four tranches under Executive Order 64. A fourth and final tranche takes effect on 1 January 2027, raising basic pay across every teaching position again.
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