Updated · By John Nazarene Dela Pisa · Rates checked against the law and agency circulars
Salary Grade 6 (SG 6) in 2026
Salary Grade 6 pays ₱19,716 a month at Step 1, rising to ₱20,761 at Step 8, under EO 64’s 2026 schedule. A national government employee at SG 6 Step 1 takes home about ₱19,248.66 a month with PERA, and ₱287,416 over the year with the bonuses.
The short answer
- Step 1 basic: ₱19,716 a month, ₱236,592 a year.
- Take-home at Step 1: ₱19,248.66 a month, ₱9,624.33 each payday if paid twice a month.
- Bonuses and allowances in the year: ₱80,432, PERA included.
- 2027 Step 1: ₱20,474, scheduled.
SG 6 take-home pay by step, 2026
| Step | Basic | GSIS | PhilHealth | Pag-IBIG | Tax | PERA | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | ₱19,716 | ₱1,774.44 | ₱492.90 | ₱200.00 | ₱0.00 | ₱2,000 | ₱19,248.66 |
| Step 2 | ₱19,862 | ₱1,787.58 | ₱496.55 | ₱200.00 | ₱0.00 | ₱2,000 | ₱19,377.87 |
| Step 3 | ₱20,009 | ₱1,800.81 | ₱500.23 | ₱200.00 | ₱0.00 | ₱2,000 | ₱19,507.96 |
| Step 4 | ₱20,158 | ₱1,814.22 | ₱503.95 | ₱200.00 | ₱0.00 | ₱2,000 | ₱19,639.83 |
| Step 5 | ₱20,307 | ₱1,827.63 | ₱507.68 | ₱200.00 | ₱0.00 | ₱2,000 | ₱19,771.69 |
| Step 6 | ₱20,456 | ₱1,841.04 | ₱511.40 | ₱200.00 | ₱0.00 | ₱2,000 | ₱19,903.56 |
| Step 7 | ₱20,609 | ₱1,854.81 | ₱515.23 | ₱200.00 | ₱0.00 | ₱2,000 | ₱20,038.96 |
| Step 8 | ₱20,761 | ₱1,868.49 | ₱519.03 | ₱200.00 | ₱0.00 | ₱2,000 | ₱20,173.48 |
The year at SG 6 Step 1
On top of twelve months of basic pay, a national government employee usually receives these (FY 2026 GAA and DBM budget circulars):
| Item | Amount | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| PERA (₱2,000 every month) | ₱24,000 | Tax-free |
| Clothing allowance (March) | ₱7,000 | Tax-free |
| Mid-Year Bonus (May) | ₱19,716 | Tax-free within ₱90,000 |
| Year-End Bonus (November) | ₱19,716 | Tax-free within ₱90,000 |
| Cash Gift (November) | ₱5,000 | Tax-free within ₱90,000 |
| Productivity Enhancement Incentive (December) | ₱5,000 | Tax-free within ₱90,000 |
Take-home for the whole year at Step 1, bonuses included: ₱287,415.92.
SG 6 in local government units
An LGU pays a share of the national rate by its income class (EO 64 Sec. 4). Step 1, rounded to the peso:
| Income class | Province or city | Municipality |
|---|---|---|
| 1st class | ₱19,716 (100%) | ₱17,744 (90%) |
| 2nd class | ₱18,730 (95%) | ₱16,759 (85%) |
| 3rd class | ₱17,744 (90%) | ₱15,773 (80%) |
| 4th class | ₱16,759 (85%) | ₱14,787 (75%) |
| 5th class | ₱15,773 (80%) | ₱13,801 (70%) |
SG 6 in 2027
| Step | 2026 | 2027 (scheduled) | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | ₱19,716 | ₱20,474 | ₱758 |
| Step 2 | ₱19,862 | ₱20,620 | ₱758 |
| Step 3 | ₱20,009 | ₱20,767 | ₱758 |
| Step 4 | ₱20,158 | ₱20,916 | ₱758 |
| Step 5 | ₱20,307 | ₱21,065 | ₱758 |
| Step 6 | ₱20,456 | ₱21,215 | ₱759 |
| Step 7 | ₱20,609 | ₱21,367 | ₱758 |
| Step 8 | ₱20,761 | ₱21,520 | ₱759 |
SG 6 questions
How much is the salary of SG 6 in 2026?
₱19,716 a month at Step 1 and ₱20,761 at Step 8, under the third tranche of EO 64 (SSL VI), effective 1 January 2026. That is the national government rate; a local government may pay a share of it by its income class.
What is the take-home pay of SG 6 Step 1?
About ₱19,248.66 a month for a national government employee with no loans: ₱19,716 basic plus ₱2,000 PERA, less ₱1,774.44 GSIS (9%), ₱492.90 PhilHealth, ₱200.00 Pag-IBIG and ₱0.00 withholding tax.
How much will SG 6 get in 2027?
₱20,474 a month at Step 1 from 1 January 2027, ₱758 more than in 2026, under EO 64's fourth tranche. DBM had not issued the implementing circular as of the last check.
Sources
- Executive Order 64, s. 2024 (Salary Standardization Law VI)
- DBM National Budget Circular 601, Annex A: the third tranche monthly salary schedule, effective 1 January 2026
- FY 2026 General Appropriations Act (RA 12314), General Provisions Secs. 62 to 64: PERA, clothing allowance, net pay floor
- DBM Budget Circulars 2016-4 and 2017-2: Year-End Bonus, Cash Gift and Mid-Year Bonus
- Republic Act 8291 (GSIS Act of 1997): 9% personal and 12% government share
- Republic Act 10963 (TRAIN law), Sec. 24(A)(2)(a): the income tax table from 1 January 2023
Every figure on this page is generated from the same rules file the calculator uses, so the two always agree. PinaSweldo is not affiliated with the BIR, SSS, GSIS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG or DOLE. It is an estimate for planning: your employer’s payroll and the agencies have the final word. Spotted a change? Write to [email protected].