Salary structure for government jobs in Nigeria
The salary structure for government jobs in Nigeria is based on a Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS).
The CONPSS is a unified salary structure for all civil servants in Nigeria, regardless of their ministry or agency of employment.
The CONPSS is divided into 17 salary grades, with each grade having different salary steps.
The salary steps are based on the employee’s years of service and experience.
The following is a list of government positions in Nigeria and their corresponding salaries:
Grade Level 1: Office Assistant, Messenger, Cleaner – N14,531.16
Grade Level 2: Messenger – N14,531.16
Grade Level 3: Cleaner – N14,531.16
Grade Level 4: Clerk, Typist, Driver – N16,443.40
Grade Level 5: Typist – N16,443.40
Grade Level 6: Driver – N16,443.40
Grade Level 7: Technical Officer – N21,599.80
Grade Level 8: Senior Officer – N52,588.67
Grade Level 9: Principal Officer – N76,681.00
Grade Level 10: Assistant Director – N94,238.50
Grade Level 11: Deputy Director – N126,386.00
Grade Level 12: Director – N164,434.00
Grade Level 13: Assistant Director-General – N294,307.00
Grade Level 14: Deputy Director-General – N325,518.00
Grade Level 15: Director-General – N360,537.00
Grade Level 16: Permanent Secretary – N398,771.00
Grade Level 17: Head of Service – N444,611.00
FAQs
How much is grade level 7 salary in Nigeria?
The salary for grade level 7 in Nigeria is ₦391,735.00.
What is the salary increase in Lagos State in 2023?
The Lagos State government increased the salaries of its civil servants by 5% in 2023.
How much is grade level 4 salary in Nigeria?
The salary for grade level 4 in Nigeria is ₦235,681.00.
How much is NYSC staff salary?
The salary for NYSC staff varies depending on their grade level. However, the average salary for NYSC staff is around ₦50,000.00 per month.
