The Philippine Salary Grade System 2023 [Updated]

Have you ever wondered how the government workers in the Philippines get paid?

In the Philippines, the “Salary Grade System” ensures fair pay for government workers based on job difficulty.

Let’s explore how this Salary Grade System works and what it means for government employees and taxpayers in the Philippines.

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Salary Grade Table 2023

Salary Grade Table 2023 displays the monthly pay rates for Philippine government employees, ranging from grades 1 to 33.

Salary Grade	Minimum Monthly Salary (₱)
1	13,000
2	13,819
3	14,678
4	15,586
5	16,543
6	17,553
7	18,620
8	19,744
9	21,211
10	23,176
11	27,000
12	29,165
13	31,320
14	33,843
15	36,619
16	39,672
17	43,030
18	46,725
19	51,357
20	57,347
21	63,997
22	71,511
23	80,003
24	90,078
25	102,690
26	116,040
27	131,124
28	148,171
29	167,432
30	189,199
31	278,434
32	331,954
33	419,144

Higher grades mean higher pay, reflecting the complexity of responsibilities.

The SG for a government job depends on how difficult it is and the responsibilities it involves.

Salary Standardization Law of 2019

The Salary Standardization Law (SSL) of 2019 (R.A. No. 11466), also known as SSL V, provides yearly salary increases and benefits for government employees in the Philippines from 2020 to 2023.

It aims to standardize salaries, promote excellence, and simplify compensation processes.

This simplification not only reduces administrative burdens but also promotes transparency and fairness in salary administration.

Salary Grade Table with Steps (Effective January 1, 2023)

Below is the SG Table with Steps effective from January 2023 for government employees in the Philippines:

Salary Grade	Step 1	Step 2	Step 3	Step 4	Step 5	Step 6	Step 7	Step 8
1	13,000	13,109	13,219	13,329	13,441	13,553	13,666	13,780
2	13,819	13,925	14,032	14,140	14,248	14,357	14,468	14,578
3	14,678	14,792	14,905	15,020	15,136	15,251	15,369	15,486
4	15,586	15,706	15,827	15,948	16,071	16,193	16,318	16,443
5	16,543	16,671	16,799	16,928	17,057	17,189	17,321	17,453
6	17,553	17,688	17,824	17,962	18,100	18,238	18,379	18,520
7	18,620	18,763	18,907	19,053	19,198	19,346	19,494	19,644
8	19,744	19,923	20,104	20,285	20,468	20,653	20,840	21,029
9	21,211	21,388	21,567	21,747	21,929	22,112	22,297	22,483
10	23,176	23,370	23,565	23,762	23,961	24,161	24,363	24,567
11	27,000	27,284	27,573	27,865	28,161	28,462	28,766	29,075
12	29,165	29,449	29,737	30,028	30,323	30,622	30,924	31,230
13	31,320	31,633	31,949	32,269	32,594	32,922	33,254	33,591
14	33,843	34,187	34,535	34,888	35,244	35,605	35,971	36,341
15	36,619	36,997	37,380	37,768	38,160	38,557	38,959	39,367
16	39,672	40,088	40,509	40,935	41,367	41,804	42,247	42,694
17	43,030	43,488	43,951	44,420	44,895	45,376	45,862	46,355
18	46,725	47,228	47,738	48,253	48,776	49,305	49,840	50,382
19	51,357	52,096	52,847	53,610	54,386	55,174	55,976	56,790
20	57,347	58,181	59,030	59,892	60,769	61,660	62,565	63,485
21	63,997	64,940	65,899	66,873	67,864	68,870	69,893	70,933
22	71,511	72,577	73,661	74,762	75,881	77,019	78,175	79,349
23	80,003	81,207	82,432	83,683	85,049	86,437	87,847	89,281
24	90,078	91,548	93,043	94,562	96,105	97,674	99,268	100,888
25	102,690	104,366	106,069	107,800	109,560	111,348	113,166	115,012
26	116,040	117,933	119,858	121,814	123,803	125,823	127,876	129,964
27	131,124	133,264	135,440	137,650	139,897	142,180	144,501	146,859
28	148,171	150,589	153,047	155,545	158,083	160,664	163,286	165,951
29	167,432	170,166	172,943	175,766	178,634	181,550	178,634	187,525
30	189,199	192,286	195,425	198,615	201,856	205,151	208,499	211,902
31	278,434	283,872	289,416	295,069	300,833	306,708	312,699	318,806
32	331,954	338,649	345,478	352,445	359,553	366,804	374,202	381,748
33	419,144	431,718

The SG Table effective from January 1, 2023, outlines the monthly salary rates for government employees in the Philippines, structured across different salary grades and steps.

Here’s a breakdown of the table:

Salary Grade: Represents the hierarchical level of positions within the government.
Steps 1 to 8: Indicate incremental progressions within each salary grade, with Step 1 being the starting point and Step 8 being the highest progression within a grade.
Salaries increase progressively with each step within a salary grade.
Higher salary grades correspond to higher pay scales, reflecting positions with greater responsibility and complexity.
The highest salary grade (33) offers the highest monthly salary rates, reaching up to ₱431,718.

This Salary Grade Table ensures fair and consistent compensation for government employees, maintaining transparency across different positions and levels in the public sector.

Salary Grade Table Schedule of Increase (Provinces, Cities & Municipalities)

Salaries of LGU workers vary based on the LGU’s income classification, such as 1st class, 2nd class, etc.

Employees in special and first-class cities receive rates similar to national government workers.

However, those in second to sixth-class cities and first-to-sixth-class municipalities are paid a percentage of the salary grade table under the SSL.

Income Classification	Special Cities	1st Class	2nd Class	3rd Class	4th Class	5th Class	6th Class
Cities	100%	100%	95%	90%	85%	80%	75%
Municipalities	–	90%	85%	80%	75%	70%	65%

Employees in wealthier LGUs like 1st class cities receive higher salaries than those in similar positions in lower-class cities or municipalities, as shown in the salary grade tables above.

Key Insights

Incremental Salary Increases: The Salary Grade System continues to provide incremental salary increases for government employees based on their position’s difficulty level and responsibilities.
Standardized Compensation: Salaries remain standardized across all government agencies, ensuring fairness and consistency in remuneration.
Impact of Economic Classifications: Employees in wealthier LGUs, such as 1st class cities, receive higher salaries compared to those in lower-class cities or municipalities, reflecting economic disparities.
Performance-Based Incentives: The system likely includes performance-based incentives to reward excellence and encourage productivity among government employees.
Transparency and Accountability: The Salary Grade System promotes transparency and accountability in the compensation process, reducing the need for individual negotiations and ensuring equitable pay structures.
Continued Evaluation and Adjustment: There may be periodic evaluations and adjustments to the Salary Grade System to align with economic conditions, inflation rates, and government budget allocations.
Government’s Commitment to Employee Welfare: The consistent implementation of the SG System reflects the government’s commitment to improving the financial well-being of its employees and maintaining a competitive workforce in the public sector.

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References

(2021).Officialgazette.gov.ph. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2019/12dec/20200108-RA-11466-RRD.pdf
Salary Grade 2021: Complete Guide to Government Employee’s Income. (2020, December 28). FilipiKnow. https://filipiknow.net/salary-grade/
“Philippine Salary Grade 2024: Comprehensive Guide.” Philippine Go, March 27, 2024. https://philippinego.com/12301/.