The Salary Standardization Law (SSL) continues to bring positive changes for government employees in 2025. As part of the four-year salary adjustment plan under Executive Order No. 64, signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in 2024, the second tranche of salary increases is set to take effect on January 1, 2025.
Overview of SSL VI
The SSL VI aims to enhance the compensation of government employees progressively from 2024 to 2027. This initiative reflects the administration’s commitment to recognizing the vital roles of public sector workers and improving their quality of life. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) oversees the implementation to ensure proper allocation and smooth execution of the salary adjustments.
2025 Salary Adjustment Details
The 2025 salary increase is part of the second tranche of the SSL VI. Here are some key points:
- Effective Date: January 1, 2025
- Coverage: All civilian government personnel
- Purpose: To promote competency, efficiency, and commitment among government employees
The salary adjustments are structured to provide fair compensation across various salary grades. For instance, employees in Salary Grade 1 will see their monthly basic pay increase from PHP 13,530 in SSL 2024 to PHP 14,061 in SSL 2025, while those in higher grades will experience corresponding increases.
Also Read: SSL 2024 Table
SSL 2025 Government Salary Increase Table Second Tranche
Salary Grade | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 |
1 | 14,061 | 14,164 | 14,278 | 14,393 | 14,509 | 14,626 | 14,743 | 14,862 |
2 | 14,925 | 15,035 | 15,146 | 15,258 | 15,371 | 15,484 | 15,599 | 15,714 |
3 | 15,852 | 15,971 | 16,088 | 16,208 | 16,329 | 16,448 | 16,571 | 16,693 |
4 | 16,833 | 16,958 | 17,084 | 17,209 | 17,337 | 17,464 | 17,594 | 17,724 |
5 | 17,866 | 18,000 | 18,133 | 18,267 | 18,401 | 18,538 | 18,676 | 18,813 |
6 | 18,957 | 19,098 | 19,239 | 19,383 | 19,526 | 19,670 | 19,816 | 19,963 |
7 | 20,110 | 20,258 | 20,408 | 20,560 | 20,711 | 20,865 | 21,019 | 21,175 |
8 | 21,448 | 21,642 | 21,839 | 22,035 | 22,234 | 22,435 | 22,638 | 22,843 |
9 | 23,226 | 23,411 | 23,599 | 23,788 | 23,978 | 24,170 | 24,364 | 24,558 |
10 | 25,586 | 25,790 | 25,996 | 26,203 | 26,412 | 26,623 | 26,835 | 27,050 |
11 | 30,024 | 30,308 | 30,597 | 30,889 | 31,185 | 31,486 | 31,790 | 32,099 |
12 | 32,245 | 32,529 | 32,817 | 33,108 | 33,403 | 33,702 | 34,004 | 34,310 |
13 | 34,421 | 34,733 | 35,049 | 35,369 | 35,694 | 36,022 | 36,354 | 36,691 |
14 | 37,024 | 37,384 | 37,749 | 38,118 | 38,491 | 38,869 | 39,252 | 39,640 |
15 | 40,208 | 40,604 | 41,006 | 41,413 | 41,824 | 42,241 | 42,662 | 43,090 |
16 | 43,560 | 43,996 | 44,438 | 44,885 | 45,338 | 45,796 | 46,261 | 46,730 |
17 | 47,247 | 47,727 | 48,213 | 48,705 | 49,203 | 49,708 | 50,218 | 50,735 |
18 | 51,304 | 51,832 | 52,367 | 52,907 | 53,456 | 54,010 | 54,572 | 55,140 |
19 | 56,390 | 57,165 | 57,953 | 58,753 | 59,567 | 60,394 | 61,235 | 62,089 |
20 | 62,967 | 63,842 | 64,732 | 65,637 | 66,557 | 67,479 | 68,409 | 69,342 |
21 | 70,013 | 71,000 | 72,004 | 73,024 | 74,061 | 75,115 | 76,151 | 77,239 |
22 | 78,162 | 79,277 | 80,411 | 81,564 | 82,735 | 83,887 | 85,096 | 86,324 |
23 | 87,315 | 88,574 | 89,855 | 91,163 | 92,592 | 94,043 | 95,518 | 96,955 |
24 | 98,185 | 99,721 | 101,283 | 102,871 | 104,483 | 106,123 | 107,739 | 109,431 |
25 | 111,727 | 113,476 | 115,254 | 117,062 | 118,899 | 120,766 | 122,664 | 124,591 |
26 | 126,252 | 128,228 | 130,238 | 132,280 | 134,356 | 136,465 | 138,608 | 140,788 |
27 | 142,663 | 144,897 | 147,169 | 149,407 | 151,752 | 153,850 | 156,267 | 158,723 |
28 | 160,469 | 162,988 | 165,548 | 167,994 | 170,634 | 173,320 | 175,803 | 178,572 |
29 | 180,492 | 183,332 | 186,218 | 189,151 | 192,131 | 194,797 | 197,870 | 200,993 |
30 | 203,200 | 206,401 | 209,558 | 212,766 | 216,022 | 219,434 | 222,797 | 226,319 |
31 | 293,191 | 298,773 | 304,464 | 310,119 | 315,883 | 321,846 | 327.895 | 334,059 |
32 | 347,888 | 354,743 | 361,736 | 368,694 | 375,969 | 383,391 | 390,963 | 398,686 |
33 | 438,844 | 451.713 |

Impact on Government Employees
This salary increase is expected to significantly benefit government employees by:
- Enhancing Financial Stability: The incremental pay raises help improve the financial well-being of government workers, allowing them to better support their families and meet their needs.
- Boosting Morale and Productivity: Fair compensation is crucial for maintaining high morale and productivity among employees. The SSL VI adjustments aim to foster a motivated and efficient workforce.
- Attracting and Retaining Talent: Competitive salaries are essential for attracting and retaining skilled professionals in the public sector, ensuring that government services are delivered effectively and efficiently.
Conclusion
The 2025 salary increase under the SSL VI is a testament to the government’s dedication to its employees. By progressively enhancing compensation, the administration aims to build a more competent, efficient, and committed public sector workforce. Government employees can look forward to continued support and recognition of their invaluable contributions to the nation.
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