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Importance of Fair Compensation for the Police Force
The police force plays a vital role in keeping the public safe and maintaining peace and order. Police officers risk their lives every day to protect citizens and enforce the law.
Because of this, fair compensation is important. It helps attract capable individuals to join the service and encourages experienced officers to stay. Proper pay also motivates police personnel to perform their duties with dedication and professionalism.
The Philippine National Police Salary Grade Table 2026 supports this goal by providing a clear and transparent guide to police salaries, ensuring that officers are fairly compensated for their service to the country.
Philippine National Police Salary Table 2026
The updated PNP salaries are based on Executive Order No. 107, s. 2025, signed by the President of the Philippines in the City of Manila on December 3, 2025.
Under this order, the updated Base Pay Schedule for Military and Uniformed Personnel (MUP) will be implemented in three (3) tranches:
- First Tranche: Effective January 1, 2026
- Second Tranche: Effective January 1, 2027
- Third Tranche: Effective January 1, 2028
Here is the updated Philippine National Police (PNP) Salary for 2026, including the latest rank classifications and official abbreviations.
| Rank (Old) | Rank (New) | Base Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Police Officer I (PO1) | Patrolman/Patrolwoman, Pat | ₱31,151 |
| Police Officer II (PO2) | Police Corporal, PCpl | ₱32,410 |
| Police Officer III (PO3) | Police Staff Sergeant, PSSg | ₱33,720 |
| Senior Police Officer I (SPO1) | Police Master Sergeant, PMSg | ₱35,082 |
| Senior Police Officer II (SPO2) | Police Senior Master Sergeant, PSMS | ₱35,783 |
| Senior Police Officer III (SPO3) | Police Chief Master Sergeant, PCMS | ₱36,499 |
| Senior Police Officer IV (SPO4) | Police Executive Master Sergeant, PEMS | ₱40,284 |
| Police Inspector (PINSP) | Police Lieutenant, PLT | ₱52,004 |
| Police Senior Inspector (PSINSP) | Police Captain, PCPT | ₱59,411 |
| Police Chief Inspector (PCINSP) | Police Major, PMAJ | ₱65,683 |
| Police Superintendent (PSUPT) | Police Lieutenant Colonel, PLTCOL | ₱74,879 |
| Police Senior Superintendent (PSSUPT) | Police Colonel, PCOL | ₱84,612 |
| Police Chief Superintendent (PCSUPT) | Police Brigadier General, PBGEN | ₱95,611 |
| Police Director (PDIR) | Police Major General, PMGEN | ₱108,041 |
| Police Deputy General (PDDG) | Police Lieutenant General, PLTGEN | ₱131,853 |
| Police Director General (PDG) | Police General, PGEN | ₱157,274 |
Longevity Pay
Longevity Pay, also referred to as Long Pay, is an additional remuneration given to dedicated and consistently uniformed personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in recognition of their continuous and satisfactory service within the organization.
This benefit is granted to PNP personnel who have served for at least five years, and the Long Pay amount increases proportionately to the length of their service.
The primary objective of this benefit is to motivate PNP personnel to remain in service and deliver exceptional performance over an extended period.
Qualified uniformed personnel in the department are entitled to receive Longevity Pay, equivalent to ten percent (10%) of their basic monthly salary for every five (5) years of service.
The length of service is calculated from the date of the personnel’s initial appointment in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) or their appointment in the police, fire, prison, or other related services until the integration of the Philippine Constabulary (PC) and Integrated National Police (INP).
However, it is important to note that the total amount of Longevity Pay granted should not surpass fifty percent (50%) of the individual’s basic pay.
| RANK | Base Pay (2026) | Long Pay Rate | Long Pay (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police General (PGEN) | ₱157,274 | 5 | ₱78,637 |
| Police Lieutenant General (PLTGEN) | ₱131,853 | 5 | ₱65,927 |
| Police Major General (PMGEN) | ₱108,041 | 5 | ₱54,021 |
| Police Brigadier General (PBGEN) | ₱95,611 | 5 | ₱47,806 |
| Police Colonel (PCOL) | ₱84,612 | 5 | ₱42,306 |
| Police Lieutenant Colonel (PLTCOL) | ₱74,879 | 4 | ₱29,952 |
| Police Major (PMAJ) | ₱65,683 | 3 | ₱19,705 |
| Police Captain (PCPT) | ₱59,411 | 2 | ₱11,882 |
| Police Lieutenant (PLT) | ₱52,004 | 1 | ₱5,200 |
| Police Executive Master Sergeant (PEMS) | ₱40,284 | 5 | ₱20,142 |
| Police Chief Master Sergeant (PCMS) | ₱36,499 | 4 | ₱14,600 |
| Police Senior Master Sergeant (PSMS) | ₱35,783 | 4 | ₱14,313 |
| Police Master Sergeant (PMSg) | ₱35,082 | 3 | ₱10,525 |
| Police Staff Sergeant (PSSg) | ₱33,720 | 2 | ₱6,744 |
| Police Corporal (PCpl) | ₱32,410 | 1 | ₱3,241 |
| Patrolman / Patrolwoman (Pat) | ₱31,151 | – | – |
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Regular Allowance
In addition to their basic salary, all uniformed members of the PNP receive a range of allowances regularly.
These allowances are designed to assist PNP personnel and their families in meeting their daily needs.
Here are some of the regular allowances provided to PNP personnel:
Quarter Allowance
This allowance is granted to PNP personnel who do not have access to government-provided quarters.
The allowance amount varies based on the personnel’s rank and the location where they are stationed.
Those who have received some housing units/living quarters immediately lose this payment to the PNP Housing Board.
| RANK | RATES |
|---|---|
| Police General (PGEN) | ₱1,500 per month |
| Police Lieutenant General (PLTGEN) | ₱1,300 per month |
| Police Major General (PMGEN) | ₱1,200 per month |
| Police Brigadier General (PBGEN) | ₱1,050 per month |
| Police Colonel (PCOL) | ₱900 per month |
| Police Lieutenant Colonel (PLTCOL) | ₱800 per month |
| Police Major (PMAJ) | ₱700 per month |
| Police Captain (PCPT) | ₱650 per month |
| Police Lieutenant (PLT) | ₱600 per month |
| Police Executive Master Sergeant (PEMS) | ₱500 per month |
| Police Chief Master Sergeant (PCMS) | ₱500 per month |
| Police Senior Master Sergeant (PSMS) | ₱500 per month |
| Police Master Sergeant (PMSg) | ₱450 per month |
| Police Staff Sergeant (PSSg) | ₱450 per month |
| Police Corporal (PCpl) | ₱400 per month |
| Patrolman / Patrolwoman (Pat) | ₱400 per month |
Regular Subsistence Allowance
Every uniformed member of the PNP is provided with a daily meal allowance to help them cover their food expenses.
This allowance is designed to help alleviate the cost of meals incurred during their duties.
The daily meal allowance is set at ₱350.00 per day or ₱10,500 per month.
Clothing Allowance
The purpose of this annual allowance is to support PNP personnel in their uniform-related needs.
The allowance amount is determined based on the rank and position of each individual.
Since PNP members are obligated to wear uniforms as part of their daily duties, they receive a stipend to help cover the expenses of maintaining these uniforms.
The stipend is set at a rate of ₱200.00 per month, applicable to officers and non-officers.
This allowance serves as financial assistance to ensure that PNP personnel can wear proper uniforms without incurring significant personal costs.
Special Clothing Allowance
It is a stipend provided to uniformed PNP staff who make regular public appearances or attend ceremonies and are assigned to units/activities requiring them to wear a presentable uniform at all times.
The sum to be earned is as follows: for PCO ₱300 and PNCO ₱150.
From the date the initial special clothing allowance is issued, an additional maintenance sum is charged for PCO ₱80 and PNCO ₱40.
Initial Clothing Allowance
It is a ₱20,000.00 allowance given to all PNP recruits joining the PNP for the first time, whether as PCO or PNCO.
Replacement Clothing Allowance
It is a payment made after three years of continuous service, beginning with the year they joined the uniformed service.
The following changes will be made to the RCA rates:
| Particulars | Rates |
|---|---|
| Patrolman | ₱10,827 – ₱14,000 |
| Patrolwoman | ₱11,655 – ₱14,000 |
Hazard Pay
It is a basic occupational hazard pay allowance granted because law enforcement is a dangerous profession.
The fixed amount of Hazard Pay for all uniformed personnel is now ₱540.00 per month.
Radiation Hazard Pay
It is a form of incentive pay for PNP skilled personnel whose jobs require them to be exposed to radioactive elements in excess.
The payment of said additional allowance must not exceed 15% (15%) of the base authorized by rank.
Hazardous Duty Pay
A stipend is given to PNP uniformed personnel who are exposed to specific occupational hazards or elements or hazardous jobs that pose a high risk of death, limb loss, or health deterioration. It equals half (50%) of the base pay authorized by rank.
Training Subsistence Allowance
It is an additional payment, or training compensation, provided to PNP uniformed personnel undergoing local training in the AFP, PNP training college, OJT, or schooling in a local educational institution where they acquire knowledge, skills, and experience for professional or career advancement, in addition to the regular subsistence allowance.
The school charges each student/trainee at a rate of ₱30.00 per day, compounded by the course duration.
Laundry Allowance
It is a laundry allowance for PNP uniformed personnel whose regular public appearances, frequent attendance at ceremonies, and assignment to units/activities necessitate wearing a presentable uniform at all times, with the following rates.
Officer — ₱60.00 a month (payable every month) Non-Officer — ₱30.00 a month (payable every month).
Gratuity
It is offered to someone who has earned the Medal of Valor. The awardee will be paid a monthly gratuity of ₱20,000.
Personnel Economic Relief Allowance (PERA)
It is a monthly allowance of ₱500.00 given to all PNP uniformed personnel below the rank of Police Major, including PNPA cadets.
In addition to the Php500.00, an additional incentive of ₱1,500.00 will be provided due to the increasing cost of living.
The present PERA is two thousand pesos per month (₱2,000.00).
Hospital Subsistence Allowance
It supplements the PNP uniformed personnel’s regular subsistence allowance, reflecting the free daily meals given to them while confined in PNP hospitals and dispensaries, which amounts to ₱30.00 per day.
Combat Duty Pay
It is a fixed monthly allowance of ₱3,000.00 for PNP uniformed personnel engaged in actual police operations.
Combat Incentive Pay
It is a daily allowance of ₱300.00 for PNP uniformed personnel who are actively engaged in actual fighting against members of various insurgent, militant, and lawless elements, subject to the following conditions:
- The operation must be a specific combat mission authorized by a Mission Order (Letter Order).
- The personnel involved in combat must be part of the published task organization in the PNP Mission Order.
- The total additional combat incentive pay for each individual should not exceed ₱3,000.00 per month.
- The combat incentive pay is in addition to the ₱3,000.00 combat duty pay for qualified PNP uniformed personnel.
Specialist Pay
This pay is for deserving PNP non-officer personnel who have demonstrated efficiency and effectiveness through skills, aptitude training, experiences, and knowledge of specific police duties and specialties but are not assigned in critical areas (to qualify for combat pay).
Sea Duty Pay
It is given to all PNP personnel assigned to PNP units.
It will be activated for law enforcement in our inland waters (lakes and river systems) and coastal and territorial waters.
The PNP Maritime Command pays its employees at a monthly rate of twenty-five percent (25%) of their base pay, which is paid at the end of each month or quarter.
Flying Pay
Pilots and crew members of PNP aircraft whose roles necessitate routine and frequent aerial flights.
All properly licensed PNP pilots, as long as they meet the monthly flying time requirement of four (4) hours of aerial flight.
The flying pay rate is 50% of their approved base pay.
Capital Region Command (CAPCOM) Incentive Pay
It is a stipend based on the uniqueness of CAPCOM’s mission and functions in its geographic region, Metro Manila.
This extends to all PNP uniformed personnel assigned to CAPCOM, regardless of whether they are assigned to one of the five (5) Police District Commands.
A regular allowance of ₱2.50 or a monthly allowance of ₱75.00.
Other Benefits
Other than the usual and collateral allowances, PNP uniformed personnel enjoy the following benefits:
Anniversary Bonus
It is for PNP Uniformed personnel who have served in the PNP for at least one (1) year as of the milestone year (15th anniversary and every five (5) years after that) and have not been found guilty of any offense related to their work during the five years between milestone years. Payment must be in the sum of ₱3,000.00 or less.
Mid-Year Bonus (13th Month Pay)
It is equal to one (1) month’s basic salary as of May 15 and shall be provided to those who have completed at least four (4) months of satisfactory service and are still in the service as of the exact date and shall be issued not earlier than May 15 of each year.
Year-End Bonus (14th Month Pay)
It is equal to one (1) month’s basic salary and is issued in November of each year at the specified rates.
Performance Based Bonus (PBB)
It will be enforced in two (2) phases and will be equal to one (1) month to two (2) months of basic pay.
The enhanced PBB will be granted using a progressive rate scheme.
The amount of PBB increases as the role and responsibility for enhancing agency efficiency rises.
Productivity Enhancement Incentive (PEI)
It shall be issued to all eligible government employees not earlier than December 15 of each year for Five Thousand Pesos (₱5,000) each to increase government employees’ productivity.
Rice Subsidy
The rice subsidy is a temporary cash allowance equal to 20 kilos of rice or ₱650 per month.
About the Philippine National Police
The Philippine National Police (PNP) serves as the armed, civilian national police force of the Philippines.
Its national headquarters is located at Camp Crame in Quezon City, Metro Manila.
Operating under the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), the PNP is responsible for law enforcement and ensuring public safety across the country.
FURTHER READING
- What is PNP? | A Comprehensive Overview of the Philippine National Police
- What is DILG? | A Comprehensive Overview of the Department of Interior and Local Government
Conclusion
The Philippine National Police (PNP) plays a crucial role in maintaining peace, order, and public safety across the country, yet many police officers continue to face financial challenges.
To help address this, the President of the Philippines signed Executive Order No. 107, s. 2025, which updates the Base Pay Schedule for Military and Uniformed Personnel (MUP) to better reflect inflation and the rising cost of living.
The updated compensation includes structured salary increases, updated rank-based pay, and an increase in the subsistence allowance, providing better overall financial support for police personnel.
Overall, these changes aim to attract new recruits, retain experienced officers, and strengthen the quality of law enforcement throughout the Philippines.
References
- IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INCREASE IN BASE PAY OF THE MILITARY AND UNIFORMED PERSONNEL (MUP) IN THE GOVERNMENT BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026, AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF EXECUTIVE ORDER (EO) NO. 107, S. 2025. (n.d.). Retrieved January 15, 2026, from https://www.dbm.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/Issuances/2026/National-Budget-Circular/NATIONAL-BUDGET-CIRCULAR-NO-600.pdf
- Executive Order No. 107, s. 2025 | GOVPH. (2025, December 3). Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2025-12-03/executive-order-no-107-s-2025/
- Philippine National Police. (n.d.). Pnp.gov.ph. https://pnp.gov.ph/
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