SSL V Fourth Tranche [Effective Date: January 01, 2023]
The fourth tranche of the Salary Standardization Law (SSL) V, based on House Bill 5712 and Senate Bill 1219 took effect on January 1, 2023. President Rodrigo Duterte signed this into law on January 08, 2020.
This update revised the salary schedule for government employees, ensuring fairness and competitiveness in public sector compensation. The changes aligned with SSL V objectives, enhancing the overall compensation structure.
To fully grasp the impact of SSL V on compensation and benefits, explore more about how these updates shaped the public sector landscape.
Main Points
- The fourth tranche of SSL V became effective on January 1, 2023.
- SSL V included an updated salary schedule for government employees.
- The salary schedule 2023 ensured alignment with the Salary Standardization Law objectives.
- The updated schedule aimed to enhance fairness and competitiveness in government compensation.
Salary Schedule Overview
The fourth tranche of the Salary Standardization Law (SSL) V, which became effective on January 1, 2023, presented an updated salary schedule for government employees.
This tranche follows the first, second, and third tranches of SSL V, progressively adjusting the compensation framework.
The updated schedule displayed the salary grades for 2023, ensuring alignment with the Salary Standardization V Law’s objectives.
This revision aimed to enhance the compensation structure, promoting fairness and competitiveness in public sector salaries.
By implementing these updates, the government motivated its workforce and attracted skilled professionals to public service roles.
Salary Grade 2023 – SSL V Fourth Tranche Table
The table below shows the minimum monthly salary for each salary grade from SG1 to SG33 in the year 2023.
| Salary Grade | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 |
| 1 | 13,000 | 13,109 | 13,219 | 13,329 | 13,441 | 13,553 | 13,666 | 13,780 |
| 2 | 13,819 | 13,925 | 14,032 | 14,140 | 14,248 | 14,357 | 14,468 | 14,578 |
| 3 | 14,678 | 14,792 | 14,905 | 15,020 | 15,136 | 15,251 | 15,369 | 15,486 |
| 4 | 15,586 | 15,706 | 15,827 | 15,948 | 16,071 | 16,193 | 16,318 | 16,443 |
| 5 | 16,543 | 16,671 | 16,799 | 16,928 | 17,057 | 17,189 | 17,321 | 17,453 |
| 6 | 17,553 | 17,688 | 17,824 | 17,962 | 18,100 | 18,238 | 18,379 | 18,520 |
| 7 | 18,620 | 18,763 | 18,907 | 19,053 | 19,198 | 19,346 | 19,494 | 19,644 |
| 8 | 19,744 | 19,923 | 20,104 | 20,285 | 20,468 | 20,653 | 20,840 | 21,029 |
| 9 | 21,211 | 21,388 | 21,567 | 21,747 | 21,929 | 22,112 | 22,297 | 22,483 |
| 10 | 23,176 | 23,370 | 23,565 | 23,762 | 23,961 | 24,161 | 24,363 | 24,567 |
| 11 | 27,000 | 27,284 | 27,573 | 27,865 | 28,161 | 28,462 | 28,766 | 29,075 |
| 12 | 29,165 | 29,449 | 29,737 | 30,028 | 30,323 | 30,622 | 30,924 | 31,230 |
| 13 | 31,320 | 31,633 | 31,949 | 32,269 | 32,594 | 32,922 | 33,254 | 33,591 |
| 14 | 33,843 | 34,187 | 34,535 | 34,888 | 35,244 | 35,605 | 35,971 | 36,341 |
| 15 | 36,619 | 36,997 | 37,380 | 37,768 | 38,160 | 38,557 | 38,959 | 39,367 |
| 16 | 39,672 | 40,088 | 40,509 | 40,935 | 41,367 | 41,804 | 42,247 | 42,694 |
| 17 | 43,030 | 43,488 | 43,951 | 44,420 | 44,895 | 45,376 | 45,862 | 46,355 |
| 18 | 46,725 | 47,228 | 47,738 | 48,253 | 48,776 | 49,305 | 49,840 | 50,382 |
| 19 | 51,357 | 52,096 | 52,847 | 53,610 | 54,386 | 55,174 | 55,976 | 56,790 |
| 20 | 57,347 | 58,181 | 59,030 | 59,892 | 60,769 | 61,660 | 62,565 | 63,485 |
| 21 | 63,997 | 64,940 | 65,899 | 66,873 | 67,864 | 68,870 | 69,893 | 70,933 |
| 22 | 71,511 | 72,577 | 73,661 | 74,762 | 75,881 | 77,019 | 78,175 | 79,349 |
| 23 | 80,003 | 81,207 | 82,432 | 83,683 | 85,049 | 86,437 | 87,847 | 89,281 |
| 24 | 90,078 | 91,548 | 93,043 | 94,562 | 96,105 | 97,674 | 99,268 | 100,888 |
| 25 | 102,690 | 104,366 | 106,069 | 107,800 | 109,560 | 111,348 | 113,166 | 115,012 |
| 26 | 116,040 | 117,933 | 119,858 | 121,814 | 123,803 | 125,823 | 127,876 | 129,964 |
| 27 | 131,124 | 133,264 | 135,440 | 137,650 | 139,897 | 142,180 | 144,501 | 146,859 |
| 28 | 148,171 | 150,589 | 153,047 | 155,545 | 158,083 | 160,664 | 163,286 | 165,951 |
| 29 | 167,432 | 170,166 | 172,943 | 175,766 | 178,634 | 181,550 | 178,634 | 187,525 |
| 30 | 189,199 | 192,286 | 195,425 | 198,615 | 201,856 | 205,151 | 208,499 | 211,902 |
| 31 | 278,434 | 283,872 | 289,416 | 295,069 | 300,833 | 306,708 | 312,699 | 318,806 |
| 32 | 331,954 | 338,649 | 345,478 | 352,445 | 359,553 | 366,804 | 374,202 | 381,748 |
| 33 | 419,144 | 431,718 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Final Words
The implementation of the Fourth Tranche of the Salary Standardization Law (SSL) V, effective January 1, 2023, marked a pivotal advancement in aligning public sector compensation with market standards.
This phase continued the government’s dedication to enhancing the financial well-being of its employees.
Remaining informed about such updates is essential for stakeholders, and active engagement in discussions will contribute to a deeper understanding of these developments and future policy shifts.
Juan Dela Cruz, a published author and HR expert, has written extensively on salary grades and compensation packages. His expertise has been sought by top companies in the Philippines, helping them navigate the complex world of salary negotiations.
