2025 Salary Grade Update for Government Employees in the Philippines
Good news to all public servants! The Salary Standardization Law VI (SSL VI) has entered its second tranche in January 2025, giving public school teachers and government employees another salary increase. This is part of the government's multi-year compensation adjustment plan for civil servants in the Philippines.
🔍 What is SSL VI?
The Salary Standardization Law VI is a law that gradually increases the salaries of government workers from 2024 to 2027. It covers civilian employees in national agencies, local government units (LGUs), state universities and colleges (SUCs), and constitutional commissions. It also applies to uniformed personnel under a separate pay scale.
💼 2025 Salary Grades: Second Tranche Highlights
Effective January 1, 2025, government employees under SSL VI received updated basic monthly salaries. For example:
- Salary Grade (SG) 1: ₱14,061
- SG 11: ₱30,024
- SG 14 (Teachers I entry level): ₱37,024
- SG 18: ₱51,421
- SG 24–33: Up to ₱450,000+ for top-level officials
👩🏫 How Does This Affect Public School Teachers?
For DepEd teachers, particularly Teacher I to Master Teacher IV, the new salary schedule means higher take-home pay and increased benefits. Here’s a quick look:
| Position | Salary Grade (SG) | 2024 Salary (₱) | 2025 Salary (₱) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher I | SG 11 | 29,165 | 30,024 |
| Teacher II | SG 12 | 31,320 | 32,321 |
| Teacher III | SG 13 | 33,843 | 34,827 |
| Teacher IV | SG 14 | 36,619 | 37,524 |
| Teacher V | SG 15 | 39,672 | 40,567 |
| Teacher VI | SG 16 | 43,030 | 43,898 |
| Teacher VII | SG 17 | 46,725 | 47,447 |
| Master Teacher I | SG 18 | 50,703 | 51,421 |
| Master Teacher II | SG 19 | 55,209 | 56,081 |
| Master Teacher III | SG 20 | 59,353 | 60,782 |
| Master Teacher IV | SG 21 | 63,997 | 65,586 |
| Principal I | SG 19 | 55,209 | 56,081 |
| Principal II | SG 20 | 59,353 | 60,782 |
| Principal III | SG 21 | 63,997 | 65,586 |
| Principal IV | SG 22 | 70,098 | 71,235 |
📌 Other Benefits and Allowances
Aside from the basic salary increase, employees also receive:
- ₱7,000 Clothing Allowance (annual)
- ₱7,000 Medical Allowance (annual)
- Productivity Enhancement Incentive (PEI)
- Performance-Based Bonus (PBB), subject to evaluation
⚠️ Delayed Implementation in Some LGUs
While national agencies implemented the new rates as early as January 2025, some LGUs and GOCCs reported 2–3 month delays due to budget clearance. These agencies are expected to provide retroactive pay from January.
📅 What’s Next?
The SSL VI will continue with two more scheduled increases:
- Tranche 3 – January 2026
- Tranche 4 – January 2027
📣 Final Thoughts
The 2025 salary grade adjustment under SSL VI is a welcome development for government workers. For teachers, it not only boosts morale but also reinforces the value of education. If you’re a public school teacher or a government employee, check your payroll slip and verify your salary step to ensure proper implementation.
Stay updated with official DepEd memos and your local HR for any implementation changes.
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