The 2025 midterm elections in the Philippines are fast approaching, and thousands of candidates are vying for various positions at both the national and local levels.
While the qualifications to run for public office are relatively straightforward—being a Filipino citizen, a resident of the country, of a certain age, a registered voter, and able to read and write—holding an elected position comes with substantial financial compensation.
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A Stark Contrast to the Average Filipino’s Earnings
For comparison, as of July 2024, the daily minimum wage in Metro Manila is P645, translating to a monthly income of around P12,900. Meanwhile, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that the average annual family income in 2023 was P353,000, which equates to P29,400 per month—a figure often shared among multiple breadwinners in a household.
Salary Grades of Elected Officials
Government officials’ salaries are determined under Republic Act No. 6758, also known as the Compensation and Position Classification Act of 1989. This law classifies government positions into Salary Grades (SGs), ranging from SG 1 to SG 33, with each grade having different pay steps depending on tenure.
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) releases salary schedules that indicate how much elected officials will earn based on their designated salary grades.
How Much Will Elected Officials Earn in 2025?
- Senator – SG 31 (Starts at P285,813)
- Senate President – SG 32 (Starts at P339,921)
- House of Representatives Member – SG 31 (Starts at P285,813)
- House Speaker – SG 32 (Starts at P339,921)
- Provincial Governor – SG 30 (Starts at P196,199)
- Provincial Vice Governor – SG 28 (Starts at P154,320)
- Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member – SG 27 (Starts at P136,893)
- City Mayor – SG 30 (Starts at P196,199)
- Municipal Mayor II – SG 28 (Starts at P154,320)
- Municipal Mayor I – SG 27 (Starts at P136,893)
- Municipal Vice Mayor II – SG 26 (Starts at P121,146)
- Municipal Vice Mayor I – SG 25 (Starts at P107,208)
- Vice Mayor II – SG 28 (Starts at P154,320)
- Vice Mayor I – SG 26 (Starts at P121,146)
- Sangguniang Panlungsod Member II – SG 27 (Starts at P136,893)
- Sangguniang Panlungsod Member I – SG 25 (Starts at P107,208)
- Sangguniang Bayan Member II – SG 25 (Starts at P107,208)
- Sangguniang Bayan Member I – SG 24 (Starts at P94,132)
Compared to high-ranking elected officials, barangay officials earn significantly less. Their compensation primarily consists of honoraria rather than salaries:
- Punong Barangay – P1,000 per month
- Sangguniang Barangay Members, Barangay Secretary, Barangay Treasurer, SK Chairman – P600 per month each
However, the DBM allows LGUs to increase these to the following SG-based rates:
- Punong Barangay – SG 14 (P35,434)
- Sangguniang Barangay Members, Barangay Secretary, Barangay Treasurer, SK Chairman – SG 10 (P24,381)
The 2025 Midterm Elections
The midterm elections are set for May 12, 2025. Overseas Filipino voters can cast their ballots from April 13 to May 12, while local absentee voting (for the AFP, PNP, and media practitioners) is scheduled from April 28 to 30.
According to the Commission on Elections (Comelec), the 2025 polls will fill a total of 18,272 national and local government positions, which is 200 more than in the 2022 elections.
With the significant compensation that comes with elected office, public service remains an attractive path for many. However, these salaries come with great responsibility—ensuring transparency, integrity, and accountability in governance. As voters head to the polls in 2025, it’s essential to choose leaders who will serve the people with dedication and competence, making sure their earnings truly reflect the work they put in for the nation.
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