Public School Teacher Salary 2026 — Teacher I to Master Teacher IV
Teacher salary by position (2026, Step 1)
DepEd teaching positions map cleanly onto the Salary Grade schedule. The table below shows the entry (Step 1) monthly basic pay for each rank in 2026.
| Position | Salary Grade | 2026 monthly (Step 1) |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher I (entry) | SG 11 | ₱31,705 |
| Teacher II | SG 12 | ₱33,947 |
| Teacher III | SG 13 | ₱36,125 |
| Teacher IV | SG 14 | ₱38,764 |
| Teacher V | SG 15 | ₱42,178 |
| Teacher VI | SG 16 | ₱45,694 |
| Teacher VII | SG 17 | ₱49,562 |
| Master Teacher I | SG 18 | ₱53,818 |
| Master Teacher II | SG 19 | ₱59,153 |
| Master Teacher III | SG 20 | ₱66,052 |
| Master Teacher IV | SG 21 | ₱73,303 |
Third Tranche of the EO 64 salary schedule, effective 1 Jan 2026 (DBM NBC 601). Figures are Step 1; teachers rise through 8 steps within each grade over their careers.
Allowances and bonuses on top of basic pay
The Salary Grade figure is only the basic pay. A DepEd teacher's actual annual compensation is meaningfully higher once mandated allowances and bonuses are added:
- PERA — ₱2,000/month personnel economic relief allowance
- Chalk (teaching supplies) allowance — ₱5,000/year
- Mid-year bonus — one month's basic pay
- 13th-month pay + year-end bonus — one month's basic pay
- Cash gift — ₱5,000 at year-end
- Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) — variable, tied to the agency's rating
How to move up the teacher salary ladder
There are two ways your pay grows. Step increments raise your basic pay within your current grade every three years without a change in position. Promotion — from Teacher I to II to III, and eventually to the Master Teacher track — moves you to a higher Salary Grade, which requires meeting DepEd's qualification, performance and (for Master Teacher) demonstration-teaching requirements.
The Master Teacher track is the highest-paying classroom path: a Master Teacher IV (SG 21) earns more than double an entry Teacher I, without leaving teaching for administration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Teacher I salary in 2026?
A Teacher I earns ₱31,705/month at Step 1 in 2026 (Salary Grade 11), under the third tranche of Executive Order 64. With PERA added, monthly cash is around ₱33,705 before deductions.
How much does a Master Teacher earn?
In 2026, a Master Teacher I earns ₱53,818/month (SG 18) and a Master Teacher IV earns ₱73,303/month (SG 21), both at Step 1 — plus the same PERA and bonuses all teachers receive.
Will teacher salaries increase again after 2026?
Yes. 2026 is the third of four tranches under EO 64. A fourth and final tranche takes effect on 1 January 2027, raising basic pay across all teaching positions again.
What is the difference between a step increment and a promotion?
A step increment raises your pay within the same grade every three years of satisfactory service. A promotion moves you to a higher Salary Grade and position, which increases basic pay more sharply but requires meeting eligibility and performance criteria.
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