In 2024, the PNP revamped salaries to address inflation and living costs, striving for fairness and competitiveness, while also enforcing new rank abbreviations requiring “Police” before titles.
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Base Pay
Here are the updated 2024 PNP Salary Grade and new rank classifications and abbreviations:
| PNP Rank (Old) | New Rank | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Police Officer I (PO1) | Patrolman/Patrolwoman, Pat | ₱29,668 |
| Police Officer II (PO2) | Police Corporal, PCpl | ₱30,867 |
| Police Officer III (PO3) | Police Staff Sergeant, PSSg | ₱32,114 |
| Senior Police Officer I (SPO1) | Police Master Sergeant, PMSg | ₱33,411 |
| Senior Police Officer II (SPO2) | Police Senior Master Sergeant, PSMS | ₱34,079 |
| Senior Police Officer III (SPO3) | Police Chief Master Sergeant, PCMS | ₱34,761 |
| Senior Police Officer IV (SPO4) | Police Executive Master Sergeant, PEMS | ₱38,366 |
| Police Inspector (PINSP) | Police Lieutenant, PLT | ₱49,528 |
| Police Senior Inspector (PSINSP) | Police Captain, PCPT | ₱56,582 |
| Police Chief Inspector (PCINSP) | Police Major, PMAJ | ₱62,555 |
| Police Superintendent (PSUPT) | Police Lieutenant Colonel, PLTCOL | ₱71,313 |
| Police Senior Superintendent (PSSUPT) | Police Colonel, PCOL | ₱80,583 |
| Police Chief Superintendent (PCSUPT) | Police Brigadier General, PBGEN | ₱91,058 |
| Police Director (PDIR) | Police Major General, PMGEN | ₱102,896 |
| Police Deputy General (PDDG) | Police Lieutenant General, PLTGEN | ₱125,574 |
| Police Director General (PDG) | Police General, PGEN | ₱149,785 |
Due to the fourth tranche of the modified salary schedule, all PNP uniformed personnel now have updated base pay, as per Joint Resolution No. 1 Modified Base Pay Schedule.
Longevity Pay
Department uniformed personnel get a longevity pay of 10% of their monthly salary for every 5 years of service, starting from their original appointment until the integration of PC and INP.
| RANK | Base Pay (2024) | LONGPAY | LONG PAY (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police General (PGEN) | ₱149,785 | 5 | ₱74,892 |
| Police Lieutenant General (PLTGEN) | ₱125,574 | 5 | ₱62,787 |
| Police Major General (PMGEN) | ₱102,896 | 5 | ₱51,448 |
| Police Brigadier General (PBGEN) | ₱91,058 | 5 | ₱45,529 |
| Police Colonel (PCOL) | ₱80,583 | 5 | ₱40,291 |
| Police Lieutenant Colonel (PLTCOL) | ₱71,313 | 4 | ₱33,096 |
| Police Major (PMAJ) | ₱62,555 | 3 | ₱20,706 |
| Police Captain (PCPT) | ₱56,582 | 2 | ₱11,882 |
| Police Lieutenant (PLT) | ₱49,528 | 1 | ₱4,953 |
| Police Executive Master Sergeant (PEMS) | ₱38,366 | 5 | ₱19,183 |
| Police Chief Master Sergeant (PCMS) | ₱34,761 | 4 | ₱16,133 |
| Police Senior Master Sergeant (PSMS) | ₱34,079 | 4 | ₱15,816 |
| Police Master Sergeant (PMSg) | ₱33,411 | 3 | ₱11,059 |
| Police Staff Sergeant (PSSg) | ₱32,114 | 2 | ₱6,744 |
| Police Corporal (PCpl) | ₱30,867 | 1 | ₱3,087 |
| Patrolman / Patrolwoman (Pat) | ₱29,668 |
But, the total longevity pay can’t exceed 50% of their basic pay. (Ref: Section 71, Chapter VII, Republic Act 6975)
Quarter Allowance
This allowance is provided to officers and non-officers who do not have living quarters provided by the PNP, where they can accommodate their families.
| RANK | Monthly Rate |
|---|---|
| Police General (PGEN) | ₱1,500 |
| Police Lieutenant General (PLTGEN) | ₱1,300 |
| Police Major General (PMGEN) | ₱1,200 |
| Police Brigadier General (PBGEN) | ₱1,050 |
| Police Colonel (PCOL) | ₱900 |
| Police Lieutenant Colonel (PLTCOL) | ₱800 |
| Police Major (PMAJ) | ₱700 |
| Police Captain (PCPT) | ₱650 |
| Police Lieutenant (PLT) | ₱600 |
| Police Executive Master Sergeant (PEMS) | ₱500 |
| Police Chief Master Sergeant (PCMS) | ₱500 |
| Police Senior Master Sergeant (PSMS) | ₱500 |
| Police Master Sergeant (PMSg) | ₱450 |
| Police Staff Sergeant (PSSg) | ₱450 |
| Police Corporal (PCpl) | ₱400 |
| Patrolman / Patrolwoman (Pat) | ₱400 |
If they acquire housing units or living quarters, they lose this allowance, benefiting the PNP Housing Board. (Ref: NAPOLCOM Resolution 91-18).
Regular Subsistence Allowance
This is an allowance provided to all uniformed PNP members to help cover the cost of their daily meals, totaling ₱150.00 per day or ₱4,500 per month. (Ref: Joint Resolution No. 1 effective January 1, 2018).
Clothing Allowance
This is an allowance provided to cover the expenses of maintaining uniforms that PNP members wear daily. It’s paid at a rate of ₱200.00 per month for both officers and non-officers. (Ref: NAPOLCOM Resolution 91-18).
Hazard Pay
This allowance is given as basic occupational hazard pay due to the risky nature of law enforcement work. For all uniformed personnel, the fixed Hazard Pay amount is now ₱540.00 per month. (Ref: NAPOLCOM Resolution 91-18).
Personnel Economic Relief Allowance (PERA)
This allowance, effective from January 1, 1991, is provided to all PNP uniformed personnel below the rank of Police Major, including PNPA cadets, amounting to ₱500.00 per month.
Additionally, due to the increased cost of living, an additional ₱1,500.00 compensation is provided along with the initial ₱500.00.
The current PERA (Personal Economic Relief Allowance) is ₱2,000.00 per month. (Ref: NAPOLCOM Resolution 91-18; Budget Circular Nr 2009-3).
Laundry Allowance
This allowance is meant to cover laundry expenses for PNP uniformed personnel who frequently appear in public or attend ceremonies, necessitating the use of presentable uniforms.
Officers receive ₱60.00 per month, while non-officers receive ₱30.00 per month, paid monthly. (Ref: Office of the President Memorandum dated August 28, 1997).
Gratuity Pay
This allowance is provided to individuals who have been honored with the Medal of Valor, the highest military decoration awarded for acts of exceptional bravery and courage.
Recipients of this medal are entitled to a monthly gratuity of twenty thousand pesos (₱20,000.00) as a token of recognition for their extraordinary valor and service. (Ref: Circular No. 2001-010).
Hospital Subsistence Allowance
This is an extra allowance provided on top of the regular subsistence allowance for PNP uniformed personnel.
It covers the cost of free daily meals provided to them during their stay in PNP hospitals and/or dispensaries.
The allowance amounts to ₱30.00 per day. (Ref: NAPOLCOM Resolution 91-18).
Civil Disturbance Control (CDC) Subsistence Allowance
This additional allowance is provided on top of the regular subsistence allowance for PNP personnel. Its purpose is to support the meal requirements of PNP uniformed personnel involved in Civil Disturbance Control operations.
Each personnel engaged in such operations is entitled to receive an allowance of ₱30.00 per day to cover their meal expenses. (Ref: NAPOLCOM Resolution 91-18).
Training Subsistence Allowance
This is an extra allowance, called a training emolument, given to PNP uniformed personnel undergoing local training in various institutions.
This includes training in the AFP, PNP training institution, OJT, or local educational institutions, aimed at enhancing their knowledge, skills, and career advancement.
Each student/trainee receives ₱30.00 per day multiplied by the duration of the course, paid through the school. (Ref: NAPOLCOM Resolution 91-18).
Combat Duty Pay
This is a monthly allowance of ₱3,000.00 provided to uniformed personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) who are actively involved in police operations.
This allowance is set as per the provisions outlined in Sections 1 and 2 of Executive Order No. 03, series of 2016.
Combat Incentive Pay
This is a daily allowance of ₱300.00 provided to PNP uniformed personnel directly engaged in combat against insurgents, terrorists, and lawless groups.
Here are the conditions:
- The operation must have a specific combat mission outlined in a Mission Order (Letter Order).
- Personnel involved must be part of the PNP’s published task organization as per the Mission Order.
- Each individual’s total combat incentive pay should not exceed ₱3,000.00 per month.
- This incentive pay is additional to the combat duty pay of ₱3,000.00 for eligible PNP personnel. (Ref: Sec 3 EO No. 03, s 2016).
Hazardous Duty Pay
This is an allowance for PNP uniformed personnel facing specific occupational hazards or risky jobs, risking life, limbs, or health.
It amounts to fifty percent (50%) of their base pay according to their rank. (Ref: NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 91-18).
Radiation Hazard Pay
This is extra pay for skilled PNP personnel who work with radioactive materials and face risks due to overexposure.
The allowance can’t go beyond fifteen percent (15%) of their base pay according to rank. (Ref: NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 91-18).
Incentive Pay
This is an incentive pay provided to licensed professionals in the fields of Medicine, Veterinary Science, Dentistry, Nursing, and Law who have joined the Philippine National Police (PNP).
They receive a monthly incentive of ₱200.00, which is added to their regular monthly paycheck. (Ref: NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 91-18).
IDP
PNP personnel teaching for at least 48 hours a month get a 25% bonus on their base pay, where teaching, research, and supervision time counts towards it.
PNP personnel assisting with major PNP training receive a 10% bonus on their base pay.
Specialist Pay
This pay is for deserving PNP non-officers not in critical areas (not eligible for combat pay) who have shown skill, training, experience, and knowledge in specific police duties and specialties. (Ref: NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 91-18).
Flying Pay
All PNP pilots and aircraft crew who regularly fly are eligible. Accredited PNP pilots must maintain an average of four (4) hours of flight per month.
They receive flying pay equal to fifty percent (50%) of their base pay. (Ref: NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 91-18).
Sea Duty Pay
This is given to PNP personnel assigned to units for law enforcement on inland waters (lakes and rivers) and coastal/territorial waters.
The PNP Maritime Command pays them twenty-five percent (25%) of their base pay monthly or quarterly. (Ref: NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 91-18).
CAPCOM Incentive Pay
This allowance is provided because of the unique mission and area of CAPCOM, which covers Metro Manila.
It applies to all PNP uniformed personnel assigned to CAPCOM, including those in the five Police District Commands. The allowance is ₱2.50 per day or ₱75.00 per month. (Ref: NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 91-18).
Special Clothing Allowance
This is an allowance for PNP personnel who frequently appear in public or attend ceremonies and are required to wear presentable uniforms.
Officers receive ₱300.00, while non-officers receive ₱150.00.
Additionally, there’s an annual maintenance allowance given from the date of issuance of the initial special clothing allowance:
Officers receive ₱80.00, and non-officers receive ₱40.00. (Ref: NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 91-18).
Cold Weather Clothing Allowance
This allowance is given to uniformed personnel assigned in cold areas where cold-weather clothing is needed. It helps them buy the necessary clothing.
It applies to PNP personnel in specific areas within certain regions:
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Cordillera Region | All areas |
| Region 1 | Paredes Air Station, Ilocos Norte |
| Region 2 | Batanes Province |
| Isabela | |
| Region 3 | Angat Relay Station, Bulacan |
| LS Naulo Pt., Zambales | |
| Region 4A | Tanay, Rizal |
| Calauag, Quezon | |
| Silang, Cavite | |
| Tagaytay City | |
| Region 5 | Paranal Air Station, Jose Panganiban |
| Camarines Norte | |
| Daraitan, Camarines Sur | |
| Catanduanes Island Province | |
| Region 6 | Mt. Canlaon |
| Region 7 | Mt. Luay, Cebu |
| Region 10 | Bukidnon (all) |
| Agusan Del Sur | |
| Region 11 | Davao Del Sur |
| Davao Del Norte | |
| Davao Oriental | |
| Region 12 | Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat |
| BARMM | Lanao del Sur (All) |
PNP personnel in these areas receive ₱1,000.00 for the first year and ₱300.00 annually for maintenance.
Winter Clothing Allowance
This allowance supports PNP personnel going for foreign schooling/training to buy required winter clothing abroad (Ref: NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 91-18).
Star Rank Officers receive $300, while other PNP personnel receive $250.
Initial Clothing Allowance
This allowance is provided to all PNP recruits who are joining the PNP for the first time, whether as Police Commissioned Officers (PCO) or Police Non-Commissioned Officers (PNCO).
The amount of the allowance is ₱20,000.00.
Replacement Clothing Allowance
This allowance is provided to uniformed personnel every three years of continuous service, starting from the year they entered the service.
| Particulars | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Policeman | ₱10,827.00 | ₱14,000.00 |
| Policewoman | ₱11,655.00 | ₱14,000.00 |
The rates for the Replacement Clothing Allowance (RCA) will be adjusted accordingly. (Ref: Fiscal Directive Number 2009-10)
Hardship Allowance
This allowance is for PNP personnel assigned to remote stations or sites inaccessible by regular transportation, covered by official orders. HDP, RHP, and other allowances are waived.
Officers receive ₱300.00 per month, while non-officers receive ₱150.00 per month. (Ref: Fiscal Directive Nr 2016-05).
Burial Allowance
This is financial support given to the family of a deceased PNP personnel, regardless of the cause of death. (Ref: NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 91-18)
| Rank | Amount (₱) |
|---|---|
| Police Brigadier General to Police General | 3,000.00 |
| Police Major to Police Colonel | 2,500.00 |
| Police Lieutenant to Police Captain | 2,000.00 |
| PNP Cadet | 1,500.00 |
| Non-Officer | 1,200.00 |
Conclusion
The salary system makes sure PNP officers are paid fairly based on their rank, experience, and qualifications.
This helps keep them motivated and professional, which is important for their job of serving and protecting the public.
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