The Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), and other uniformed personnel’s salaries were increased by the Joint Resolution signed by Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte in 2018.
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Here is an updated PNP Salary Grade 2024 along with their corresponding ranks:
Base Pay
It is the monthly fixed amount received by uniformed PNP personnel.
Joint
Resolution No. 1 mandates the adoption of the fourth tranche of the modified
salary schedule, which encompasses “uniformed personnel under the
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG),” which includes the
National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM), which is in charge of the Philippine
National Police’s administration and control (PNP).
The
following is the base pay of all PNP uniformed personnel as a result of the
implementation of the fourth tranche of the modified salary schedule:
|
RANK |
BASE PAY |
|
Police General (PGEN) |
₱149,785 |
|
Police Lieutenant General (PLTGEN) |
₱125,574 |
|
Police Major General (PMGEN) |
₱102,896 |
|
Police Brigadier General (PBGEN) |
₱91,058 |
|
Police Colonel (PCOL) |
₱80,583 |
|
Police Lieutenant Colonel (PLTCOL) |
₱71,313 |
|
Police Major (PMAJ) |
₱62,555 |
|
Police Captain (PCPT) |
₱56,582 |
|
Police Lieutenant (PLT) |
₱49,528 |
|
Police Executive Master Sergeant (PEMS) |
₱38,366 |
|
Police Chief Master Sergeant (PCMS) |
₱34,761 |
|
Police Senior Master Sergeant (PSMS) |
₱34,079 |
|
Police Master Sergeant (PMSg) |
₱33,411 |
|
Police Staff Sergeant (PSSg) |
₱32,114 |
|
Police Corporal (PCpl) |
₱30,867 |
|
Patrolman / Patrolwoman (Pat) |
₱29,668 |
Longevity Pay (Long Pay)
For every five (5) years of service, uniformed personnel of the department are entitled to a longevity pay of ten percent (10%) of their basic monthly salaries, which is measured from the date of the personnel’s original appointment in the AFP or appointment in the police, fire, or prison, or other allied services to the integration of the PC and the INP, provided that the totality of such longevity pay shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the basic pay.
|
RANK |
Base Pay (2021) |
LONG PAY |
LONG PAY (2021) |
|
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 |
|
|
Regular Allowances
In addition to the basic salary, all uniformed PNP members receive these allowances on a regular basis.
Quarter Allowance
It
is a stipend granted to officers and non-officers who are not provided with
living quarters, housing PNP units, or living quarters where their families can
be accommodated under the PNP’s auspices.
Those
who have received some housing units/living quarters immediately lose this
payment to the PNP Housing Board.
|
Monthly
Quarter Allowance Rate |
|
|
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 |
Clothing Allowance
It is a stipend provided to cover the expense of maintaining the uniforms that PNP members are expected to wear on a daily basis. For both officers and non-officers, this is charged at the rate of ₱200.00 per month.
Regular Subsistence Allowance
It is a stipend given to all uniformed members of the PNP to help defray the cost of their daily regular meals, which amounts to ₱150.00 per day or ₱4,500 a month.
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.
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 the wearing of a presentable uniform at all times,
with the following rates.
Officer — ₱60.00 a month (payable on a monthly basis)
Non-Officer — ₱30.00 a month (payable on a monthly basis)
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 is a supplement to the PNP uniformed personnel’s normal subsistence allowance, reflecting the free daily meals given to them while confined in PNP hospitals and/or dispensaries, which amounts to ₱30.00 per day.
Civil Disturbance Control (CDC) Subsistence Allowance
It is an additional allowance of ₱30.00 per day given in addition to PNP uniformed personnel’s daily subsistence allowance to support the meal requirements of PNP uniformed personnel engaged in any Civil Disturbance Control operations.
Training Subsistence Allowance
It is an additional payment, or training emolument, 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 normal subsistence allowance.
Each
student/trainee is charged by the school at a rate of ₱30.00 per day compounded
by the number of days the course lasts.
Combat Duty Pay (CDP) [Trending]
It is a fixed monthly allowance of ₱3,000.00 for PNP uniformed personnel engaged in actual police operations.
Combat Incentive Pay (CIP) [Trending]
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:
ü the operation
must be for a specific c o m b a t mission that is duly covered by a Mission
Order (Letter Order);
ü the personnel
involved in combat must be in the published task organization of the PNP
Mission Order;
ü the total additional combat incentive pay for each individual shall not exceed three thousand pesos (₱3,000.00) per month; and
ü The combat incentive pay shall be over and above the combat duty pay of ₱3,000.00 for qualified uniformed personnel of the PNP.
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
It is a stipend given to PNP uniformed personnel for exposure to specific occupational hazards or elements, or hazardous jobs posing a high risk of death, limb loss, or health deterioration. It is equal to half (50%) of the base pay authorized by rank.
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 who will be assigned to PNP units and will be activated for law enforcement duties in our inland waters (lakes and river systems) as well as 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 rate of flying pay is set at 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 relation to 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
Special Clothing Allowance
It is a stipend provided to uniformed PNP staff who make regular public appearances or attend ceremonies, and who are assigned to units/activities that require them to wear a presentable uniform at all times. The sum to be earned is as follows: for PCO ₱300 and for PNCO ₱150.
From
the date of issuance of the initial special clothing allowance, an additional
sum is charged for maintenance: for PCO ₱80 and for PNCO ₱40.
Initial Clothing Allowance (ICA)
It is a ₱20,000.00 allowance given to all PNP recruits who are joining the PNP for the first time, whether as PCO or PNCO.
Replacement Clothing Allowance (RCA)
It is a payment made after three years of continuous service, beginning with the year he or she joined the uniformed service. The following changes will be made to the RCA rates:
|
Particulars |
From |
To |
|
Patrolman |
₱10,827.00 |
₱14,000.00 |
|
Patrolwoman |
₱11,655.00 |
₱14,000.00 |
Burial Allowance
It is a monetary aid to a PNP uniformed personnel’s bereaved family in the event of his death, regardless of the circumstances.
|
Rank-Based Burial Assistance |
|
|
RANK |
AMOUNT |
|
Police Brigadier General to Police
General |
₱3,000.00 |
|
Police Major to Police Colonel |
₱2,500.00 |
|
Police Lieutenant to Police
Captain |
₱2,000.00 |
|
PNP Cadet |
₱1,500.00 |
|
Non-Officer |
₱1,200.00 |
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 thereafter) and have not been found guilty of any offense related to their work during the five-year period between milestone years. Payment must be in the sum of ₱3,000.00 or less.
Mid-Year Bonus (13th Month Pay) [Trending]
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 same 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 it is issued in November of each year at the specified rates.
Performance Based Bonus (PBB) [Trending and Most Awaited]
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 increases.
Productivity Enhancement Incentive (PEI)
It shall be issued to all eligible government employees not earlier than December 15 of each year at a cost of Five Thousand Pesos (₱5,000) each for the purpose of increasing government employees’ productivity.
Rice Subsidy [Trending]
It is a monthly cash reward equal to twenty (20) kilos of rice or a total of Six Hundred Fifty Pesos (₱650.00).
There you have it the PNP Salary Grade of 2024 and now if you are interested to be part of PNP, you can start by reading series of articles on the Applicant’s Journey.
Sources:
Joint Resolution No. 1 Modified Base Pay Schedule
Section 71, Chapter VII, Republic Act 6975
NAPOLCOM Resolution 91-18
Office of the President Memorandum dated August 28, 1997
Circular No. 2001-010
Budget Circular Nr 2009-3
Sec 1 and 2 EO No. 03, s 2016
Sec 3 EO No. 03, s 2016
Sec 4 EO No 201, s. 2016
Sec 5 EO No 201, s. 2016
Fiscal Directive 2017- 003