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Importance of Fair Compensation for the Police Force
The police force ensures public safety and maintains order in society. Police officers put their lives at risk to protect citizens from harm.
It is essential to provide fair compensation to police officers to attract and retain highly qualified individuals, ultimately enhancing the quality of law enforcement in the country.
The Philippine National Police Salary Grade Table 2025 aims to address this by providing a transparent framework for police remuneration.
Philippine National Police Salary Grade Structure
The Philippine National Police Salary Grade system is based on the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Position Classification and Compensation Scheme.
It classifies police positions according to specific criteria such as rank, qualifications, and length of service.
The salary structure comprises various grades, with higher grades correlating to higher compensation.
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Philippine National Police Salary Grade Table 2025
As of 2025, the PNP has implemented changes to the salary grade system, considering factors such as inflation, rising costs of living, and the demand for quality law enforcement.
These changes aim to provide a more equitable and competitive salary structure for police officers.
It is important to stay updated with the latest information on police salaries to plan and make informed decisions.
The PNP has implemented rank abbreviations and classification changes, requiring the word “Police” to precede each rank, aligning with the new legislation.
Here’s the updated Philippine National Police Salary Grade 2025, along with the latest rank classifications and abbreviations:
| PNP Rank (Old) | New Rank | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Police Officer I (PO1) | Patrolman/Patrolwoman, Pat | Php 29,668 |
| Police Officer II (PO2) | Police Corporal, PCpl | Php 30,867 |
| Police Officer III (PO3) | Police Staff Sergeant, PSSg | Php 32,114 |
| Senior Police Officer I (SPO1) | Police Master Sergeant, PMSg | Php 33,411 |
| Senior Police Officer II (SPO2) | Police Senior Master Sergeant, PSMS | Php 34,079 |
| Senior Police Officer III (SPO3) | Police Chief Master Sergeant, PCMS | Php 34,761 |
| Senior Police Officer IV (SPO4) | Police Executive Master Sergeant, PEMS | Php 38,366 |
| Police Inspector (PINSP) | Police Lieutenant, PLT | Php 49,528 |
| Police Senior Inspector (PSINSP) | Police Captain, PCPT | Php 56,582 |
| Police Chief Inspector (PCINSP) | Police Major, PMAJ | Php 62,555 |
| Police Superintendent (PSUPT) | Police Lieutenant Colonel, PLTCOL | Php 71,313 |
| Police Senior Superintendent (PSSUPT) | Police Colonel, PCOL | Php 80,583 |
| Police Chief Superintendent (PCSUPT) | Police Brigadier General, PBGEN | Php 91,058 |
| Police Director (PDIR) | Police Major General, PMGEN | Php 102, 896 |
| Police Deputy General (PDDG) | Police Lieutenant General, PLTGEN | Php 125,574 |
| Police Director General (PDG) | Police General, PGEN | Php 149,785 |
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 (2025) | LONGPAY | LONG PAY (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police General (PGEN) | ₱149,785 | 5 | ₱74,892 |
| Police Lieutenant General (PLTGEN) | ₱125,574 | 5 | ₱62,787 |
| Police Major General (PMGEN) | ₱102,896 | 5 | ₱51,448 |
| Police Brigadier General (PBGEN) | ₱91,058 | 5 | ₱45,529 |
| Police Colonel (PCOL) | ₱80,583 | 5 | ₱40,291 |
| Police Lieutenant Colonel (PLTCOL) | ₱71,313 | 4 | ₱33,096 |
| Police Major (PMAJ) | ₱62,555 | 3 | ₱20,706 |
| Police Captain (PCPT) | ₱56,582 | 2 | ₱11,882 |
| Police Lieutenant (PLT) | ₱49,528 | 1 | ₱4,953 |
| Police Executive Master Sergeant (PEMS) | ₱38,366 | 5 | ₱19,183 |
| Police Chief Master Sergeant (PCMS) | ₱34,761 | 4 | ₱16,133 |
| Police Senior Master Sergeant (PSMS) | ₱34,079 | 4 | ₱15,816 |
| Police Master Sergeant (PMSg) | ₱33,411 | 3 | ₱11,059 |
| Police Staff Sergeant (PSSg) | ₱32,114 | 2 | ₱6,744 |
| Police Corporal (PCpl) | ₱30,867 | 1 | ₱3,087 |
| Patrolman / Patrolwoman (Pat) | ₱29,668 |
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Additional Allowances
Here are the following additional allowances for the Philippine National Police (PNP):
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 ₱150.00 per day or ₱4,500 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) is vital for maintaining the country’s safety and order but faces challenges, including financial struggles.
To address this, the PNP updated its salary table in 2025 to adjust for inflation and rising costs of living.
The new table offers fairer, competitive pay, including updated ranks, salary increases, and a Longevity Pay system to reward years of service.
These changes aim to attract and retain skilled officers, improving law enforcement across the Philippines.
References
- PNP salary. (2020, December 29). Digido. https://digido.ph/articles/pnp-salaries-and-ranks
- Philippine National Police. (n.d.). Pnp.gov.ph. https://pnp.gov.ph/
- PNP Ranks, Salary, and Allowances. (2024). TOPNOTCHER PH. https://topnotcher.ph/pnp-salary-allowance-benefits/
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