A Guide to Salary Grades in the Philippines
If you’re considering working in the Philippines, it’s important to have a basic understanding of the country’s salary grading system. In this blog post, we’ll provide an overview of the most common salary grades used in the Philippines so that you can be better prepared when applying for jobs.
The Philippine government uses a salary grade system to standardize compensation across all industries and sectors. This system is overseen by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), and it consists of 33 salary grades which are categorized into four levels. Here is a brief overview of each level:
● Level I – This level includes salaries for positions that are typically entry-level or require minimal experience/education. level I positions typically have a starting salary of Grade 1.
● Level II – This level is for positions that require more experience/education than Level I positions. Level II positions typically have a starting salary of Grade 11.
● Level III – This level is for positions that require even more experience/education than Level II positions. Level III positions typically have a starting salary of Grade 21.
● Level IV – This is the highest level and it includes salaries for positions that require extensive experience/education. Level IV positions typically have a starting salary of Grade 30.
In addition to the four levels, there are also three categories of jobs: plantilla, non-plantilla, and co-terminus. Plantilla jobs are permanent government jobs that follow the Civil Service rules and regulations, non-plantilla jobs are temporary government jobs, and co-terminus jobs are project-based government jobs. The type of job will also affect your salary grade.
For example, if you’re hired for a plantilla job, your salary will be based on the approved Salary Schedule for Plantilla Positions issued by DBM. As of January 2019, the minimum monthly salary for someone in a plantilla position is ₱9,000 (Grade 1) and the maximum monthly salary is ₱39,374 (Grade 33).
If you’re hired for a non-plantilla job, your monthly salary will be based on DBM’s Salary Schedule for Non-Plantilla Positions as well as the rates approved by your agency’s head. As of April 2019, the minimum monthly salary for someone in a non-plantilla position is ₱10,511 (Step 1) and there is no maximum salary.
Finally, if you’re hired for a co-terminus job, your monthly salary will be determined by DBM’s Salary Schedule for Co-Terminus Positions as well as the rates approved by your agency’s head. As of April 2019, the minimum monthly salary for someone in a co-terminus position is ₱11,068 (Step 1) and there is no maximum salary.
Conclusion:
Hopefully this has given you a better understanding of how salaries are graded in the Philippines. Remember that your actual salary will depend on factors like your experience/education level, the type of job you’re applying for, and whether or not you’re able to negotiate a higher rate with your employer. Good luck!