If you are a DepEd public school teacher searching for DepEd teacher salary and bonuses 2026, you are not alone. Every payday, bonus season, and start of school year, teachers look for clear answers about monthly salary grades, mid-year and year-end bonuses, cash gifts, PEI, SRI, clothing and teaching allowances, and PBB updates. This guide summarizes publicly available official information in simple language. It is not an official DepEd or DBM announcement. When a benefit for 2026 is not yet covered by a new issuance, we say so clearly.
Updated as of July 3, 2026
This page is an independent summary for Filipino teachers. Amounts and release dates can change when new DBM or DepEd issuances are published. Always verify through official government sources before making financial decisions.
Quick summary: salary, bonuses, and allowances
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly basic salary (2026) | Third tranche under EO No. 64, s. 2024 via NBC No. 601 (Jan. 22, 2026), effective Jan. 1, 2026 |
| Mid-Year Bonus | One month basic salary as of May 15; not earlier than May 15 (BC No. 2017-2) |
| Year-End Bonus | One month basic salary as of Oct. 31; first November payroll (BC No. 2017-2, BC No. 2024-3) |
| Cash Gift | ₱5,000 for qualified personnel (BC No. 2024-3) |
| PERA | ₱2,000 per month (unchanged since 2009 per DBM framework) |
| PEI | ₱5,000 when authorized (BC No. 2017-4); FY 2026 issuance not yet officially confirmed |
| SRI | FY 2025: up to ₱20,000 (AO No. 40, BC No. 2025-3); FY 2026 not yet officially confirmed |
| Clothing Allowance | ₱7,000 for FY 2026 per DepEd reporting; not earlier than first working day of April, subject to DBM release |
| Teaching Allowance | ₱10,000 per teacher for SY 2025–2026 onward (RA No. 11997, DepEd Order No. 005, s. 2025) |
| PBB | Not guaranteed yearly; FY 2026 not yet officially confirmed |
Teacher salary grade table (2026)
The table below shows Step 1 monthly basic salary under the third tranche of Salary Standardization Law VI (EO No. 64), as implemented by National Budget Circular No. 601, effective January 1, 2026. These are basic pay amounts only, before allowances and deductions.
Your actual pay depends on your salary step, not only Step 1. Ask your HR or accounting office for your Notice of Salary Adjustment (NOSA). DepEd and DBM also issued Joint Circular No. 2025-1 on teacher career progression; confirm your current salary grade with your division HR if your position was reclassified.
| Position | Salary Grade | 2026 Monthly Salary (Step 1) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher I | SG 11 | ₱31,705 | Per NBC No. 601 / EO No. 64 |
| Teacher II | SG 12 | ₱33,947 | Per NBC No. 601 |
| Teacher III | SG 13 | ₱36,125 | Per NBC No. 601 |
| Master Teacher I | SG 18 | ₱53,818 | Per NBC No. 601 |
| Master Teacher II | SG 19 | ₱59,153 | Per NBC No. 601 |
| Master Teacher III | SG 20 | ₱66,052 | Per NBC No. 601 |
| Master Teacher IV | SG 21 | ₱73,303 | Per NBC No. 601 |
Bonuses and allowances schedule
| Benefit | Amount / Basis | Usual Release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PERA | ₱2,000/month | With monthly payroll | BC No. 2009-3; subject to attendance rules |
| Mid-Year Bonus | 1 month basic as of May 15 | Not earlier than May 15 | BC No. 2017-2; 4 months service, active May 15, satisfactory rating |
| Year-End Bonus | 1 month basic as of Oct. 31 | First November payroll | BC No. 2017-2 and BC No. 2024-3 |
| Cash Gift | ₱5,000 | With year-end bonus | BC No. 2024-3 |
| PEI | ₱5,000 when authorized | Not earlier than Dec. 15 | BC No. 2017-4; FY 2026 circular not yet confirmed |
| SRI | Up to ₱20,000 when authorized | Not earlier than Dec. 15 (FY 2025 rules) | AO No. 40, BC No. 2025-3 for FY 2025; FY 2026 not yet confirmed |
| Clothing Allowance | ₱7,000 (FY 2026 per DepEd) | Not earlier than first working day of April | Subject to DBM fund release; verify DepEd memo |
| Teaching Allowance | ₱10,000 per teacher (SY basis) | Not earlier than school year opening | RA No. 11997; DepEd Order No. 005, s. 2025 |
| PBB | Varies by agency score | When authorized and funded | Not guaranteed; FY 2026 not yet confirmed |
What is the Mid-Year Bonus?
The mid-year bonus is equivalent to one month of your basic salary as of May 15. It is governed mainly by DBM Budget Circular No. 2017-2.
To qualify, you generally need to render at least four months of service from July 1 of the previous year to May 15 of the current year, remain in government service as of May 15, and have at least a satisfactory performance rating.
For DepEd mid-year bonus 2026, DBM reported release beginning May 15, 2026 under the same framework. Actual crediting dates may differ by division payroll processing.
What is the Year-End Bonus and Cash Gift?
The year-end bonus is equivalent to one month basic salary based on your rate as of October 31. The cash gift is ₱5,000 for qualified personnel.
Under Budget Circular No. 2024-3, both are released with the first agency payroll in November instead of waiting until November 15.
Eligibility generally requires at least four months of service from January 1 to October 31 and active status as of October 31.
What is PEI?
The Productivity Enhancement Incentive (PEI) is a ₱5,000 annual benefit under Budget Circular No. 2017-4, paid not earlier than December 15 when authorized for the fiscal year.
Typical conditions include still being in service as of November 30 and rendering at least four months of satisfactory service.
Teachers receive PEI only when the national budget and DBM issuance authorize it for that fiscal year. FY 2025 was covered by Circular Letter No. 2025-13. For FY 2026, check the DBM website for a new circular letter.
What is SRI?
The Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) is a one-time benefit granted in some fiscal years to recognize government workers.
For FY 2025, Administrative Order No. 40, s. 2025 and Budget Circular No. 2025-3 authorized SRI at a uniform rate not exceeding ₱20,000, subject to agency funding. The amount actually received may be lower than ₱20,000 if funds are not enough.
SRI is not guaranteed every year. It depends on presidential authorization and available funds. FY 2026 SRI is not yet officially confirmed as of this writing.
What is Clothing Allowance?
The clothing and uniform allowance helps personnel buy prescribed uniforms. For FY 2026, DepEd reported ₱7,000 for teachers and personnel, with release not earlier than the first working day of April, subject to DBM fund release.
Because release depends on NCA/SARO and division payroll, confirm the schedule through your School Division Office and official DepEd issuances.
What is Teaching Allowance?
The teaching allowance (formerly often called chalk allowance) supports purchase of teaching supplies and incidental classroom expenses.
Under RA No. 11997 (Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act), the allowance is ₱5,000 for SY 2024–2025 (transition) and ₱10,000 for SY 2025–2026 and thereafter. DepEd Order No. 005, s. 2025 provides implementing guidelines.
Release is generally not earlier than the official start of the school year, unless DepEd authorizes otherwise.
What is PBB?
The Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) rewards agencies that meet performance criteria under the government's performance-based bonus framework (EO No. 201 and related issuances).
PBB is not automatic every year. The percentage depends on the agency score. Release depends on DBM authorization, DepEd eligibility confirmation, and fund release to divisions. Even when approved nationally, division-level release dates vary.
DBM and DepEd announced eligibility for FY 2023 PBB at up to 52% of monthly basic salary for qualified personnel, but that is not a guarantee for 2026. Watch for official announcements for each fiscal year. Read our PBB explainer for more context.
Why actual net pay may be different
Your ATM deposit is usually net pay, not gross salary. Common deductions include GSIS premiums and loan amortizations, Pag-IBIG contributions and loans, PhilHealth contributions, withholding tax, and other lawful payroll deductions.
Two teachers with the same position may have different net pay because of salary step, loans, leave without pay, or payroll timing. When net pay runs out before the 15th, the problem is often structural, not personal budgeting failure. Our guide on salary running out before payday speaks to that experience honestly.
Sample computation (Teacher I, illustrative only)
Assumptions: Teacher I, Salary Grade 11, Step 1, full-time, no leave without pay. Deductions vary per employee.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly basic salary (Jan. 2026, NBC No. 601) | ₱31,705 |
| PERA (if qualified for full month) | ₱2,000 |
| Gross emoluments (example) | ₱33,705 |
| Less: GSIS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, tax, loans | Varies per employee |
| Estimated net pay | Check your payslip |
Bonus examples if eligible: Mid-Year Bonus ₱31,705 (1 month basic), Year-End Bonus ₱31,705, Cash Gift ₱5,000, PEI ₱5,000 (if FY authorized), Teaching Allowance ₱10,000 per school year.
This is only a sample computation. Actual take-home pay depends on deductions, loans, tax, GSIS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and payroll processing.
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Official sources
Use these primary sources to verify information:
- National Budget Circular No. 601 (January 22, 2026), third tranche salary schedule: DBM website
- Executive Order No. 64, s. 2024, SSL VI implementation: Official Gazette
- DBM Budget Circular No. 2017-2, mid-year bonus rules
- DBM Budget Circular No. 2024-3, year-end bonus and cash gift
- DBM Budget Circular No. 2017-4, Productivity Enhancement Incentive (PEI)
- Administrative Order No. 40, s. 2025 and Budget Circular No. 2025-3, FY 2025 SRI
- Republic Act No. 11997, Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act (Teaching Allowance)
- DepEd Order No. 005, s. 2025, teaching allowance guidelines: DepEd website
- Joint Circular No. 2025-1 (DBM-DepED), teacher career progression
Update log
Last updated: July 3, 2026.
Notes: Initial publication. Salary table based on NBC No. 601 (EO No. 64, third tranche). Bonus and allowance schedules based on standing DBM circulars and RA No. 11997. FY 2026 PEI, SRI, and PBB marked as not yet officially confirmed pending new issuances.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Teacher I salary in 2026?
Under NBC No. 601 (third tranche of EO No. 64), Teacher I (Salary Grade 11, Step 1) has a monthly basic salary of ₱31,705, effective January 1, 2026. Higher steps receive higher amounts. Confirm your step through HR.
When is the DepEd mid-year bonus released?
Under DBM Budget Circular No. 2017-2, the mid-year bonus is granted not earlier than May 15 each year. For 2026, DBM reported release starting May 15, but exact dates may vary by division.
When is the year-end bonus released?
Under Budget Circular No. 2024-3, the year-end bonus and cash gift are released with the first agency payroll in November for qualified personnel.
How much is the cash gift?
The cash gift is ₱5,000 for qualified government personnel under Budget Circular No. 2024-3, released with the year-end bonus.
Do teachers receive PEI every year?
PEI is ₱5,000 under Budget Circular No. 2017-4 when authorized for that fiscal year. It is not automatic without a DBM issuance and budget cover. FY 2026 PEI should be verified on the DBM website.
Is SRI guaranteed every year?
No. SRI depends on presidential authorization and funding. FY 2025 allowed up to ₱20,000 under AO No. 40 and BC No. 2025-3. FY 2026 SRI is not yet officially confirmed.
What is the difference between gross salary and net pay?
Gross salary is your basic pay plus allowable allowances before deductions. Net pay is what is deposited after mandatory contributions, taxes, and loan payments.
Where can teachers verify official salary and bonus information?
Check DBM for salary schedules and budget circulars, DepEd for teaching allowance and division advisories, the Official Gazette for laws and executive orders, and your SDO or HR unit for payroll-specific notices.
You deserve clear information about every peso on your payslip and every bonus the nation promises. Bookmark this page, verify through official sources, and share it with co-teachers who are tired of guessing dates in group chats. For classroom support beyond payday, explore our teacher guides, free downloads, and school calendar resources.
This article is for informational purposes only. This website is an independent education resource hub and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with the Department of Education, DBM, PRC, or any government agency. Always verify salary, bonus, allowance, and schedule information through official government issuances.
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