Guidelines on the Grant of the Mid-Year Bonus

Are you excited to see your Mid-Year Bonus credited to your account? What are your plans for it? As May 15 is now weeks away, many government employees are already waiting for this benefit. The Mid-Year Bonus is equivalent to one month’s salary of every government employee. Thus, it provides additional financial support. It also recognizes their service and hard work during the first half of the year. Many employees look forward to this benefit because it adds to their income and supports their daily needs.

Meanwhile, learn the full guidelines on the Mid-Year Bonus, including who is qualified and the special provisions for newly hired and contractual employees. In addition, this page also discusses the list of government agencies, especially the Department of Education, that have already credited this bonus.

This article explains the guidelines for the grant of the Mid-Year Bonus. It presents the eligibility, requirements, and release details in simple terms. By understanding these rules, employees can prepare and know what to expect when the bonus is released.

Highlight of the Guidelines on Mid-year Bonus

The government grants the Mid-Year Bonus to qualified personnel to provide financial support and recognize their service. It releases the bonus not earlier than May 15 of the current year. However, employees must meet specific conditions to qualify for this benefit.

First, the employee must have completed at least four (4) months of service from July 1 of the previous year to May 15 of the current year. Second, the employee must still be in active government service as of May 15. Third, the employee must have obtained at least a satisfactory performance rating in the latest evaluation period. If a shorter evaluation period applies, it should cover at least 90 days, as long as the required total service is met.

Employees who do not meet the required service or who are no longer in government service as of May 15 will not qualify for the bonus. The agency responsible for payment depends on the employee’s status. The parent agency pays those on detail, while the receiving agency pays those on secondment. Employees who transfer to another agency will receive the bonus from their new agency.

In special cases, a compulsory retiree with extended service may still receive the bonus, subject to existing rules. Employees with pending administrative or criminal cases may still receive the benefit unless a final decision finds them guilty. If found guilty, they must refund the bonus for that year. However, if the penalty is only a reprimand, the employee remains entitled to the Mid-Year Bonus.

Computation of the Mid-Year Bonus

The government computes the Mid-Year Bonus based on the employee’s one (1) month basic salary as of May 15. This means the bonus does not include allowances such as PERA, bonuses, or other incentives. It only considers the basic pay reflected in the employee’s salary grade and step.

For full-time personnel, the computation is simple. The employee receives an amount equal to their monthly basic salary. For example, if an employee earns ₱31,705 as of May 15, they will also receive ₱31,705 as a Mid-Year Bonus.

For part-time employees, agencies compute the bonus proportionally based on the actual number of hours or days worked. This ensures fair compensation depending on the level of service rendered.

For employees who meet eligibility requirements but have not completed the full service period, the bonus is calculated proportionately based on actual months of service rendered within the prescribed period (July 1 to May 15).

Standard Formula: Mid-Year Bonus = Monthly Basic Salary × (Months of Service ÷ 12)

Sample Computation

Assume the following:

• Monthly Basic Salary: ₱30,000
• Actual Service Rendered: 4.5 months

Calculation:

₱30,000 × (4.5 ÷ 12) = ₱11,250

The employee will receive ₱11,250, which is approximately 37.5% of the monthly basic salary.

Budget Circular No. 2017-2

The DBM Budget Circular No. 2017-2 issued by the Department of Budget and Management provides the general guidelines for the release of the Mid-Year Bonus. For your reference, we have uploaded the full transcript of the said circular. You may find it helpful to read and understand the complete guidelines.

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List of DepEd Offices and SDOs with Credited Mid-Year Bonus 2026

We have published the list of SDOs whose Mid-Year Bonus has already been credited as of this time. This list is based on reports from personnel in the field as well as official memoranda.

• SDO Nueva Ecija
• SDO Pampanga
• SDO Ligao City
• SDO Agusan Del Sur
• SDO Sorsogon
• Gathering more information about other SDOs

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