Philippine National Police (PNP) 2023 Salary Grade for Uniformed Personnel - NaPolCom
The Philippine National Police is the backbone of the peace and order of the communities in our country. Their service allows hardworking Filipinos to live peaceful and productive lives free from the worry of becoming victims of criminals. Because of their integral role in Philippine society, the salary and benefits of our uniformed PNP personnel continue to improve.
In 2018, President Rodrigo Duterte signed Joint Resolution No. 1 of the Philippine Congress, establishing the base pay of uniformed personnel in the Armed Forces and the PNP.
This resolution increases the base pay of police officers in the Philippines according to their rank starting in 2019. Check the rank you are interested in below and their corresponding pay:
2023 Monthly Base Pay of Uniformed Personnel in the PNP
- 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
Commissioned vs Non-commissioned Officers in the PNP
The new police ranks are divided into two types: commissioned officers and non-commissioned officers. Non-commissioned officers start from the rank of Patrolman/Patrolwoman up to the rank of Police Executive Master Sergeant. Commissioned officers start at the rank of Police Captain.
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PNP Other Benefits and Allowances:
Aside from the monthly base pay, our men and women in blue are also entitled to cash benefits and allowances. Here are a few of the basic allowances for the average uniformed PNP personnel:
- 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
The longevity pay rewards PNP uniformed personnel who have given years of their professional life in service to the Filipinos. It accumulates over the years starting with 10% of the PNP personnel’s basic salary in year 5. Another 10% will be added to the PNP personnel’s longevity pay in year 10. This continues every 5 years until the total longevity pay equals 50% of the basic pay.
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 |
How To Start A Career As a Police Officer in the Philippines
1. Check your Eligibility
The PNP is constantly looking for qualified candidates for the Patrolman/Patrolwoman position. These are the general eligibility requirements for new applicants:
Must be a Filipino citizen
Not less than 21 years old but not more than 30 years old
At least 1.57 meters (5.1811 feet) in height for males
At least 1.52 (4.986 feet) meters for female
Bachelor’s Degree Holder
2. Take the NAPOLCOM Entrance Exam
If you fit the eligibility requirements above, you are eligible to take the NAPOLCOM Exam. Click here to learn more about the exam.
If you pass the NAPOLCOM exam, you are eligible to apply for the Patrolman/Patrolwoman position.
3. Apply on the PNP Cores Website
After passing the exam, you are now ready to apply on the PNP recruitment website. Submit the required documents here. If successful, you will receive a QR Code and instructions on the Recruitment Selection Process (RSP).
4. Attend the RSP
In the Recruitment Selection Process or RSP, you will submit your documentary requirements, and undergo the selection tests (medical, dental, and drug tests). If you pass the RSP and you are within the quota of the PNP Regional Office, you may be offered your appointment.
For the full process of applying to become a police officer in the Philippines, click here.
PNP Basic Salary Table by Rank:
| PNP Rank | 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 |