How Much Do Our Leaders Really Earn? — Understanding the Salary of Philippines Top Officials
Understanding the Salaries of Philippine Government Officials in 2025
Ever wondered how much the President or Vice President of the Philippines, or Senators, or Congressmen, or Chief Justice of the Supreme Court take home each month?
In a country where transparency and accountability are pillars of good governance, understanding how our public officials are compensated is more than just curiosity— it’s civic awareness.
Under Republic Act No. 6758 and other Salary Standardization Laws, the recent of which is the Salary Standardization Law VI (SSL VI), the government has laid out a clear and structured compensation system for officials across all levels.
From the President of the Philippines to the local government units in provinces, cities and municipalities, every position has a designated salary grade and corresponding monthly pay.
In this post, we break down the official salaries of key national and local leaders—from the President, Vice President, Senate President, House Speaker, Senators, Congressmen and Cabinet Secretaries, down to Governors, Mayors, and Councilors.
Whether you’re a government employee, a student of public administration, or simply a taxpayer who wants to know where your money goes, this guide will give you a preview into the numbers behind the titles.
Let’s dive into the figures—and see who earns what in the service of the Filipino people.
Monthly Salaries of Philippine Government Officials
Here’s a deeper dive into the salary structure of top Philippine government officials under the Salary Standardization Law VI (SSL VI), as of the Second Tranche Salary Adjustment implementation in 2025.
The figures below are just the monthly and annual salary of top government officials of the Philippines and do not include other compensation received by these key officials such as Personnel Economic Relief Allowance (PERA), Representation Allowance and Transportation Allowance (RATA), Mid Year and Year End Bonus, Extraordinary and Miscellaneous Expenses, Discretionary Expenses, among others.
For purposes of discussion, the amount of monthly salary of national officials provided below are based on the salary schedule provided in National Budget Circular No. 597, dated January 20, 2025 re: Implementation of the Second Tranche of the Updated Salary Schedule for Civilian Government Personnel under Executive Order No. 64, s. 2024.
NATIONAL OFFICIALS
President of the Philippines
- Salary Grade: 33
- Monthly Salary: ₱438,844.00
- Annual Salary: P5,218,128.00
Salary Grade 33 - This Grade is assigned to the President of the Republic of the Philippines as the highest position in the government. No other position in the government service is considered to be of equivalent rank.
Vice President of the Philippines
- Salary Grade: 32
- Monthly Salary: ₱347,888.00
- Annual Salary: P4,174,656.00
President of the Senate of the Philippines
- Salary Grade: 32
- Monthly Salary: ₱347,888.00
- Annual Salary: P4,174,656.00
Speaker of the House of Representatives
- Salary Grade: 32
- Monthly Salary: ₱347,888.00
- Annual Salary: P4,174,656.00
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
- Salary Grade: 32
- Monthly Salary: ₱347,888.00
- Annual Salary: P4,174,656.00
Salary Grade 32 - This Grade is limited to the Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines and those positions which head the Legislative and Judicial Branches of the government, namely: the Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. No other positions in the government service are considered to be of equivalent rank.
Senators
- Salary Grade: 31
- Monthly Salary: ₱293,191.00
- Annual Salary: P3,518,292.00
Member of the House of Representatives
- Salary Grade: 31
- Monthly Salary: ₱293,191.00
- Annual Salary: P3,518,292.00
Associate Justices of the Supreme Court
- Salary Grade: 31
- Monthly Salary: ₱293,191.00
- Annual Salary: P3,518,292.00
Chairman of a Constitutional Commission under Article IX, 1987 Constitution
- Salary Grade: 31
- Monthly Salary: ₱293,191.00
- Annual Salary: P3,518,292.00
Executive Secretary, Department Secretary, Presidential Spokesman, Ombudsman, Press Secretary, Presidential Assistant with Cabinet Rank, Presidential Adviser, NEDA Director General, Court of Appeals Presiding Justice, Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice, Secretary of the Senate, Secretary of the House of Representatives, and President of the University of the Philippines
- Salary Grade: 31
- Monthly Salary: ₱293,191.00
- Annual Salary: P3,518,292.00
Salary Grade 31 - This Grade is assigned to Senators and Members of the House of Representatives and those with equivalent rank as follows: the Executive Secretary, Department Secretary, Presidential Spokesman, Ombudsman, Press Secretary, Presidential Assistant with Cabinet Rank, Presidential Adviser, NEDA Director General, Court of Appeals Presiding Justice, Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice, Secretary of the Senate, Secretary of the House of Representatives, and President of the University of the Philippines.
Member of a Constitutional Commission under Article IX, 1987 Constitution
- Salary Grade: 30
- Monthly Salary: ₱203,200.00
- Annual Salary: P2,438,400.00
Department Undersecretary, Cabinet Undersecretary, Presidential Assistant, Solicitor General, Government Corporate Counsel, Court Administrator of the Supreme Court, Chief of Staff of the Office of the Vice-President, NEDA Deputy Director General, Presidential Management Staff Executive Director, Deputy Ombudsman, Associate Justices of the Court of Appeals, Associate Justices of the Sandiganbayan, Special Prosecutor, University of the Philippines Executive Vice President, Mindanao State University President, Polytechnic University of the Philippines President and President of other state universities and colleges of the same class
- Salary Grade: 30
- Monthly Salary: ₱203,200.00
- Annual Salary: P2,438,400.00
Salary Grade 30 - Positions included are those of Department Undersecretary, Cabinet Undersecretary, Presidential Assistant, Solicitor General, Government Corporate Counsel, Court Administrator of the Supreme Court, Chief of Staff of the Office of the Vice-President, NEDA Deputy Director General, Presidential Management Staff Executive Director, Deputy Ombudsman, Associate Justices of the Court of Appeals, Associate Justices of the Sandiganbayan, Special Prosecutor, University of the Philippines Executive Vice President, Mindanao State University President, Polytechnic University of the Philippines President and President of other state universities and colleges of the same class.
That’s all for the monthly and annual salary of top and key officials of the national government.
Now we look into the monthly and annual salary received by our local officials, from the Provincial Governors down to the Mayors and their respective Sangguniang Members.
But before we declare the salary grades of our local officials, we first understand how their month salary rates are determined. According to Section 10 of Republic Act No. 6758, the rates of pay in LGUs shall be determined on the basis of the class and financial capability of each LGU: provided, that such rates of pay shall not exceed the following percentages of the rates in the prescribed salary schedule:
For purposes of discussion on this blog post, we use the 100% rate for Special Cities and First Class Provinces and Cities and the amount provided in Annex A-1 of Local Budget Circular No. 165, dated July 18, 2025 re: Implementation of the Second Tranche of the Updated Salary Schedule for Local Government Personnel pursuant to Executive Order No. 64, s. 2024.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
The salary grade allocation of elective officials below are based on the Manual on Position Classification and Compensation prepared by the Department of Budget and Management, consistent with RA Nos. 6758 and 7160 and their implementing rules and regulations.
Elective Officials of Provinces
Provincial Governor
- Salary Grade: 30
- Monthly Salary: P203,200.00
- Annual Salary: P2,438,400.00
Provincial Vice-Governor
- Salary Grade: 28
- Monthly Salary: P160,469.00
- Annual Salary: P1,925,628.00
Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member
- Salary Grade: 27
- Monthly Salary: P142,663.00
- Annual Salary: P1,711,956.00
Elective Officials of Cities
Special Cities (Manila and Quezon City) and Highly Urbanized Cities (HUCs)
City Mayor
- Salary Grade: 30
- Monthly Salary: P203,200.00
- Annual Salary: P2,438,400.00
City Vice Mayor II
- Salary Grade: 28
- Monthly Salary: P160,469.00
- Annual Salary: P1,925,628.00
Sangguniang Panlungsod Member II
- Salary Grade: 27
- Monthly Salary: P142,663.00
- Annual Salary: P1,711,956.00
Component Cities
City Mayor
- Salary Grade: 30
- Monthly Salary: P203,200.00
- Annual Salary: P2,438,400.00
City Vice Mayor I
- Salary Grade: 26
- Monthly Salary: P126,252.00
- Annual Salary: P1,515,024.00
Sangguniang Panlungsod Member I
- Salary Grade: 25
- Monthly Salary: P111,727.00
- Annual Salary: P1,340,724.00
Elective Officials of Municipalities
For municipalities, we used Annex A-3 of Local Budget Circular No. 165, dated July 18, 2025 re: Implementation of the Second Tranche of the Updated Salary Schedule for Local Government Personnel pursuant to Executive Order No. 64, s. 2024.
Within Metropolitan Manila
Municipal Mayor II
- Salary Grade: 28
- Monthly Salary: P144,422.00
- Annual Salary: P1,733,064.00
Municipal Vice Mayor II
- Salary Grade: 26
- Monthly Salary: P113,627.00
- Annual Salary: P1,363,524.00
Sangguniang Bayan Member II
- Salary Grade: 25
- Monthly Salary: P100,554.00
- Annual Salary: P1,206,648.00
Outside Metropolitan Manila
Municipal Mayor I
- Salary Grade: 27
- Monthly Salary: P128,397.00
- Annual Salary: P1,540,764.00
Municipal Vice Mayor I
- Salary Grade: 25
- Monthly Salary: P100,554.00
- Annual Salary: P1,206,648.00
Sangguniang Bayan Member I
- Salary Grade: 24
- Monthly Salary: P88,367.00
- Annual Salary: 1,060,404.00
Summary
In a democracy, transparency is power—and knowing how our leaders are compensated is part of that power. These salaries, backed by law and public funds, reflect the weight of responsibility carried by each official, from the President steering national policy to the municipal councilor shaping local ordinances. But beyond the numbers lies a deeper truth: public service is not just about pay—it’s about purpose, integrity, and accountability.
As citizens, we have every right to understand where our taxes go and how our government values its people. So whether you’re a government employee, a student of governance, or a curious Filipino, may this guide serve as a tool for awareness, advocacy, and action.
Because when we know better, we demand better. And when we demand better, we build a government truly worthy of the people it serves.