Are you curious about how much a Public Teacher earns per month in the Philippines?
The recent salary increase for teachers in the Philippines marks a significant step forward in recognizing the invaluable role educators play in shaping the nation’s future.
With this new adjustment, teachers across the country can look forward to improved compensation that better reflects their dedication and hard work.
This positive development not only enhances their financial well-being but also boosts morale, empowering teachers to continue providing quality education to Filipino students.
In the Philippines, the salary of teachers varies depending on their level of experience and position. The government has implemented a salary scale to ensure that teachers are paid fairly.
So, how much teachers are paid in the Philippines?
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Salary Grade Table for 2025
Your pay in 2025 depends on your salary grade. Below is a sample of monthly salaries for key teacher grades in 2025 (2nd tranche, January):
| Position | Salary Grade | Monthly Salary (₱) |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher I | 11 | 30,024 |
| Teacher II | 12 | 32,245 |
| Teacher III | 13 | 34,421 |
| Head Teacher I | 14 | 37,024 |
| Master Teacher I | 18 | 51,304 |
These values reflect the baseline salary at step 1 for each grade. Allowances and bonuses may add to your total income.
Positions:
Teacher I, Teacher II, Teacher III
Your rank as Teacher I, II, or III affects your salary and responsibilities.
- Teacher I (Salary Grade 11) is the starting position for most new public school teachers, earning around ₱30,024 per month.
- Teacher II (Salary Grade 12) has more experience and earns about ₱32,245 monthly.
- Teacher III (Salary Grade 13) is a higher rank with added duties, earning roughly ₱34,421 monthly.
Special Education Teachers:
- Special Education Teacher 1 – Salary Grade 14 – ₱37,024
- Special Education Teacher 2 – Salary Grade 15 – ₱40,208
- Special Education Teacher 3 – Salary Grade 16 – ₱43,560
- Special Education Teacher 4 – Salary Grade 17 – ₱47,247
Special Science Teachers:
- Special Science Teacher 1 – Salary Grade 13 – ₱34,421
- Special Science Teacher 2 – Salary Grade 16 – ₱43,560
- Special Science Teacher 3 – Salary Grade 19 – ₱56,390
- Special Science Teacher 4 – Salary Grade 22 – ₱78,162
- Special Science Teacher 5 – Salary Grade 24 – ₱98,185
Head Teachers:
- Head Teacher 1 – Salary Grade 14 – ₱37,024
- Head Teacher 2 – Salary Grade 15 – ₱40,208
- Head Teacher 3 – Salary Grade 16 – ₱43,560
- Head Teacher 4 – Salary Grade 17 – ₱47,247
- Head Teacher 5 – Salary Grade 18 – ₱51,304
- Head Teacher 6 – Salary Grade 19 – ₱56,390
Master Teachers:
- Master Teacher 1 – Salary Grade 18 – ₱51,304
- Master Teacher 2 – Salary Grade 19 – ₱56,390
Assistant School Principals:
- Assistant School Principal 1 – Salary Grade 18 – ₱51,304
- Assistant School Principal 2 – Salary Grade 19 – ₱56,390
School Principals:
- School Principal 1 – Salary Grade 19 – ₱56,390
- School Principal 2 – Salary Grade 20 – ₱62,967
- School Principal 3 – Salary Grade 21 – ₱70,103
- School Principal 4 – Salary Grade 22 – ₱78,162
Other Related Teaching Positions:
- Public Schools District Supervisor – Salary Grade 22 – ₱78,162
Public Teacher Salary Grade in the Philippines
Below is the Teacher’s salary in the Philippines for 2024 until 2027.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. issued Executive Order No. 64 (EO 64), on August 2, 2024, which aims to enhance the salaries and benefits of government employees in the Philippines.
| Position with corresponding Salary Grade | 2024 (1st tranche) | 2025 (2nd tranche) | 2026 (3rd tranche) | 2027 (4th tranche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher I (Salary Grade 11) | P28,512 | P30,024 | P31,705 | P33,387 |
| Teacher II (Salary Grade 12) | P30,705 | P32,245 | P33,947 | P35,650 |
| Teacher III (Salary Grade 13) | P32,870 | P34,421 | P36,125 | P37,828 |
| Position with corresponding Salary Grade | 2024 (1st tranche) | 2025 (2nd tranche) | 2026 (3rd tranche) | 2027 (4th tranche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Teacher I (Salary Grade 18) | 49,015 | 51,304 | 53,818 | 56,332 |
| Master Teacher II (Salary Grade 19) | 53,873 | 56,390 | 59,153 | 61,916 |
| Master Teacher III (Salary Grade 20) | 60,157 | 62,967 | 66,052 | 69,138 |
| Master Teacher IV (Salary Grade 21) | 67,005 | 70,103 | 73,303 | 76,594 |
If you want to compare the salary of the previous years, here is the Salary from 2019 until 2023.
President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Salary Standardization Law of 2019 which aims to increase the salary of government employees starting 2020 until 2023.
| Position with corresponding Salary Grade | 2019 (last SSL) | 2020 (1st tranche) | 2021 (2nd tranche) | 2022 (3rd tranche) | 2023 (4th tranche) |
| Teacher I Salary Grade 11 | 20,754 | 22,316 | 23,877 | 25,439 | 27,000 |
| Teacher II Salary Grade 12 | 22,938 | 24,495 | 26,052 | 27,608 | 29,165 |
| Teacher III Salary Grade 13 | 25,232 | 26,754 | 28,276 | 29,798 | 31,320 |
| Master Teacher I Salary Grade 18 | 40,637 | 42,159 | 43,681 | 45,203 | 46,725 |
| Master Teacher II Salary Grade 19 | 45,269 | 46,791 | 48,313 | 49,835 | 51,357 |
| Master Teacher III Salary Grade 20 | 51,155 | 52,703 | 54,251 | 55,799 | 57,347 |
| Master Teacher IV Salary Grade 21 | 57,805 | 59,353 | 60,901 | 62,449 | 63,997 |
From 20,754 last 2019, Teacher 1 with a salary grade 11 will be getting a salary amount of 28,512 this 2024. It will then increase to 33,387 by 2027.
Teacher 2 with a salary grade of 12 from 22,938 last 2019 will increase to 30,705 this 2024.
Teacher III will receive 32,870 this 2024 and this will increase each year until 2027.
Salary Grade for Other Positions
| Positions | Salary Grade |
| Education Program Specialist I | 12 |
| Education Program Specialist II | 16 |
| Education Research Assistant I | 9 |
| Education Research Assistant II | 10 |
| Education Supervisor I | 21 |
| Education Supervisor II | 22 |
| Education Supervisor III | 22 |
| Elementary School Principal I | 19 |
| Elementary School Principal II | 20 |
| Elementary School Principal III | 21 |
| Elementary School Principal IV | 22 |
| Head Teacher I | 14 |
| Head Teacher II | 15 |
| Head Teacher III | 16 |
| Head Teacher IV | 17 |
| Head Teacher V | 18 |
| Head Teacher VI | 19 |
| Health Education and Promotion Adviser | 22 |
| Health Education and Promotion Officer I | 10 |
| Health Education and Promotion Officer II | 14 |
| Health Education and Promotion Officer III | 18 |
| Health Education and Promotion Officer IV | 22 |
| Health Education and Promotion Officer V | 24 |
| Science Education Specialist I | 16 |
| Science Education Associate II | 14 |
| Science Education Specialist III | 20 |
| Science Education Specialist IV | 22 |
| Science Education Specialist V | 24 |
| Special School Principal I | 18 |
| Special School Principal II | 19 |
| Special Science Teacher I | 13 |
| Special Science Teacher II | 16 |
| Special Science Teacher III | 19 |
| Special Science Teacher IV | 22 |
| Special Science Teacher V | 24 |
| Special Education Teacher I | 13 |
| Special Education Teacher II | 14 |
| Special Education Teacher III | 15 |
| Special Education Teacher IV | 16 |
| Special Education Teacher V | 17 |
| Teacher Credential Evaluator I | 13 |
| Teacher Credential Evaluator II | 15 |
| Teacher Credential Evaluator III | 18 |
| Teachers Camp Superintendent | 24 |
| Teaching Aids Specialist | 11 |
To see the equivalent of each salary grade, visit the SSL 2025 Table.
To see the 2024 Salary Grade visit the SSL 2024 Table.
Teacher Benefits and Compensation
Public teachers have also some benefits and compensation.
| YEARLY BENEFITS | |
|---|---|
| Clothing/Uniform Allowance | P6,000 |
| Mid-year Bonus | 1-month basic salary |
| Year-end Bonus | 1-month basic salary |
| Cash gift | P5,000 |
| Productivity Enhancement Incentive (PEI) | P5,000/year |
| Anniversary Bonus | P3,000 (NOTE: given only during a milestone year which is every 5 years) |
| Performance-Based Bonus – | Ranges from 50-65% of the basic monthly salary depending on school performance |
| Proportional Vacation Pay (PVP) | 70 days PVP during summer and Christmas break for those who have rendered full services during the school year |
| Cash/Chalk Allowance | Before- P3,500/year/teacher Nov. 9, 2020, Under Senate Bill 1092, will increase as follows: SY-2021-2022- Php 5,000 SY 2022-2023- Php 5,000 SY 2023-2024- Php 7,500 SY 2024-2025- Php 10,000 |
OTHER BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES:
- One step increment for every three (3) years of continuous satisfactory performance
- One of the two-step increments due to meritorious performance using the Results-based Performance Management System (RPMS)
- Loyalty Cash Incentive depending on the number of years in service (starting on the 10th year amounting to P10,000 and P5,000 after every 5 years)
- Special Hardship Allowance to teachers assigned in hardship posts (cannot be reached by regular means of transportation through hiking or Banca/motorcycle rides), mobile teachers, and multigrade teachers (15-25% of basic salary). Update: May 25, 2021, Special Hardship Allowance increase to 25% of the monthly basic salary of the personnel
- Honoraria for teaching overload subject to funds availability
- Leave privileges (Maternity, paternity, study leave)
- Additional incentive/allowances from LGU (selected divisions)
- Vacation service credits (maximum of 15 days per year)
- For mobile teachers, P2,000 per month for transportation allowance (Program Support Fund)
- For mobile teachers and DALCs, P5,000 per year for instructional materials
- In-service training (Program Support Fund)
SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS:
- GSIS Benefits: Retirement and Life Insurance Premiums (RLIP)
- PhilHealth Benefits: Hospitalization, Annual Physical Exam
- Employees Compensation Program (ECP) Benefits
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