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Joint Resolution No. 1 of the Philippine Legislature, which established the basic pay for uniformed personnel in the Military Forces and PNP, was signed by President Rodrigo Duterte in 2018. Beginning in 2019, the basic PNP salary in the Philippines will be increased based on their rank. This blog will detail the PNP salary grade in 2023.

Commissioned vs Non-commissioned Officers in the PNP

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is the primary law enforcement agency in the country, responsible for maintaining peace and order, preventing crime, and protecting the people and their property. As a vital institution of the Philippine government, the PNP ensures that law and order are upheld and that citizens are safe.

Commissioned officers are those who have obtained a degree from a recognized institution and have successfully passed the PNP entrance examination. They hold higher ranks, such as Police Inspector, Superintendent, Chief Superintendent, and Director, and have the authority to command and manage police operations.

On the other hand, non-commissioned officers in the PNP are those who have not obtained a degree but have completed the required training and have passed the PNP entrance examination. They hold lower ranks, such as Police Officer 1, Police Officer 2, Senior Police Officer, and Police Non-Commissioned Officer, and primarily perform operational and support duties under the supervision of commissioned officers as Patrolman/Patrolwoman up to the rank of Police Executive Master Sergeant

2023 Monthly Base Pay of Uniformed Personnel in the PNP

 Review the salary for the rank in which you are interested below:

Uniformed Personnel	PNP Basic Salary
Patrolman/Patrolwoman	PHP 29,668
Police Corporal	PHP 30,867
Police Staff Sergeant	PHP 32,114
Police Master Sergeant	PHP 33,411
Police Senior Master Sergeant	PHP 34,079
Police Chief Master Sergeant	PHP 34,761
Police Executive Master Sergeant	PHP 38,366
Police Lieutenant	PHP 49,528
Police Captain	PHP 56,582
Police Major	PHP 62,555
Police Lieutenant Colonel	PHP 71,313
Police Colonel	PHP 80,583
Police Brigadier General	PHP 91,058
Police Major General	PHP 102,896
Police Lieutenant General	PHP 125,574
Police General	PHP 149,785

Other Benefits and Allowances under the PNP

In addition to the monthly basic salary, our men and women in blue are also eligible for monetary perks and allowances. The standard PNP uniformed personnel receives the following basic allowances:

• Regular Subsistence Allowance:                          Php150 per day
• Clothing Allowance:                                              Php 200 per month
• Hazard Pay:                                                          Php 540 per month
• Personnel Economic Relief Allowance:                Php 2,000 per month
• Laundry Allowance:                                              Php 60 per month for Officers
• Longevity Pay

Longevity Pay

Employees in PNP uniform who have dedicated years of their professional lives to serving the Filipinos are rewarded with longevity pay. It builds up over time, beginning in year 5 with 10% of PNP personnel’s base wage. In year 10, the longevity compensation for PNP employees will increase by an additional 10%. Every five years, this process is repeated until the cumulative longevity compensation reaches 50% of the base salary.

Here is a table of the longevity pay:

PNP Rank	First 5 years	Maximum Longevity Pay	Basic Pay
Patrolman/Patrolwoman	PHP 2,967	PHP 14,834	PHP 29,668
Police Corporal	PHP 3,087	PHP 15,433	PHP 30,867
Police Staff Sergeant	PHP 3,211	PHP 16,057	PHP 32,114
Police Master Sergeant	PHP 3,341	PHP 16705	PHP 33,411
Police Senior Master Sergeant	PHP 3,408	PHP 17,039	PHP 34,079
Police Chief Master Sergeant:	PHP 3,476	PHP 17,380	PHP 34,761
Police Executive Master Sergeant	PHP 3,836	PHP 19,183	PHP 38,366
Police Lieutenant	PHP 4,952	PHP 24,764	PHP 49,528
Police Captain	PHP 5,658	PHP 28,291	PHP 56,582
Police Major	PHP 6,255	PHP 31,277	PHP 62,555
Police Lieutenant Colonel	PHP 7,131	PHP 33,096	PHP 71,313
Police Colonel	PHP 8,058	PHP 40,291	PHP 80,583
Police Brigadier General:	PHP 9,105	PHP 45,529	PHP 91,058
Police Major General:	PHP 10,289	PHP 51,448	PHP 102,896
Police Lieutenant General:	PHP 12,557	PHP 62,767	PHP 125,574
Police General	PHP 14,978	PHP 74,892	PHP 149,785

For those who are planning to become a member of the Philippine National Police (PNP), it is important to understand the requirements and qualifications needed for the different ranks and positions within the organization. Additionally, one should also familiarize themselves with the PNP Salary Grade to have a better understanding of the compensation and benefits they will receive as a police officer.

While joining the PNP can be a fulfilling and rewarding career, it is also a challenging and demanding profession. It requires a strong sense of commitment, discipline, and courage to serve and protect the public with utmost dedication. Maintaining a high level of integrity and professionalism in their conduct, as these qualities are essential in gaining the trust and respect of the public for serving and protecting the people. – WhatALife!/Jayve

Sources: (1), (2), (3)

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Also read: LIST: Salary Grade in the Philippines 2023