Nigeria Salary Scales 2026 — All Federal Pay Structures
Complete grade tables for all 9 consolidated salary structures — civil service, universities, hospitals, research, military, police, and judiciary. Includes full step-by-step data, allowances, and take-home calculator.
All Nigerian Federal Government Salary Scales 2026
Click any scale to see the full grade table with all step increments, monthly equivalents, allowances, and a take-home calculator.
CONPSS
Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure
Federal civil servants, GL 01 to GL 17
CONUASS
Consolidated University Academic Staff Salary Structure
Lecturers and academic staff at Nigerian federal universities
CONTISS
Consolidated Tertiary Institutions Salary Structure
Non-academic staff at federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education
CONMESS
Consolidated Medical and Dental Salary Structure
Medical doctors and dental surgeons in federal government hospitals and agencies
CONHESS
Consolidated Health Workers Salary Structure
Nurses, pharmacists, medical lab scientists, physiotherapists, and other health workers
CONRAISS
Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure
Research scientists and technical staff in federal research institutions
CONJUSS
Consolidated Judicial Salary Structure
Judges, magistrates, and other judicial officers in federal courts
MILITARY
Nigerian Military Pay Structure
Officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force
POLICE
Nigeria Police Force Pay Structure
Officers and constables of the Nigeria Police Force
Nigeria Salary Scale Comparison Table 2026 — All Structures at a Glance
| Scale | Covers | Entry /month | Top /month | Entry /year | Grades | |
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CONPSS
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Federal civil servants, GL 01 to GL 17 | ₦70,000 | ₦552,779 | ₦840,000 | 32 | View → |
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CONUASS
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Lecturers and academic staff at Nigerian federal universities | ₦125,000 | ₦710,174 | ₦1,500,000 | 14 | View → |
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CONTISS
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Non-academic staff at federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education | ₦70,000 | ₦530,000 | ₦840,000 | 30 | View → |
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CONMESS
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Medical doctors and dental surgeons in federal government hospitals and agencies | ₦213,708 | ₦934,934 | ₦2,564,501 | 14 | View → |
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CONHESS
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Nurses, pharmacists, medical lab scientists, physiotherapists, and other health workers | ₦70,000 | ₦319,166 | ₦840,000 | 18 | View → |
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CONRAISS
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Research scientists and technical staff in federal research institutions | ₦70,000 | ₦934,583 | ₦840,000 | 12 | View → |
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CONJUSS
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Judges, magistrates, and other judicial officers in federal courts | ₦175,000 | ₦5,246,416 | ₦2,100,000 | 15 | View → |
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MILITARY
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Officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force | ₦70,000 | ₦1,362,651 | ₦840,000 | 16 | View → |
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POLICE
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Officers and constables of the Nigeria Police Force | ₦70,000 | ₦1,192,317 | ₦840,000 | 15 | View → |
Monthly = annual basic ÷ 12. Allowances (housing, transport, hazard etc.) add 30–80%+ on top. Source: NSIWC 2026.
Complete Guide to Nigeria Federal Government Salary Scales 2026
How Many Salary Scales Does Nigeria Have?
The Nigerian federal government operates 9 consolidated salary structures, each designed for a specific category of federal workers. These are: CONPSS (general civil service), CONUASS (university academics), CONTISS (non-academic university staff), CONMESS (medical doctors), CONHESS (other health workers), CONRAISS (research scientists), CONJUSS (judicial officers), Military Pay, and Police Pay. The structures were created progressively from the 1960s through the 2010 Consolidated Salary Structure reform, which harmonised previously fragmented pay bands.
Who Sets Nigerian Government Salaries?
The National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) is the primary body responsible for recommending salary scales for all federal government workers. Established by the NSIWC Act, it conducts periodic salary reviews and submits recommendations to the President and National Assembly. For political office holders (President, Governors, Senators etc.), the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) sets remuneration — a separate structure from the NSIWC-governed scales listed here. The National Judicial Council (NJC) administers CONJUSS. Military pay is coordinated by the Defence Headquarters.
The 2024 Minimum Wage and Its Impact on All Scales
The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024, signed on July 29 2024, raised the minimum to ₦70,000/month. This triggered upward revisions across all NSIWC-governed scales. CONPSS GL01 was anchored at the new ₦70,000 floor; CONMESS 1 (House Officers) was significantly increased; and Military and Police entry grades were adjusted upward. The revision represented the largest single pay adjustment in Nigerian labour history. However, inflation since July 2024 has already eroded purchasing power, with unions citing naira depreciation and food price inflation as justification for further reviews ahead of the next scheduled triennial review in 2027.
CONPSS vs CONUASS vs CONMESS — Which Pays Best?
At entry level: CONMESS 1 (House Officer, ₦213,708/month) > CONUASS 2 (Asst. Lecturer, ₦193,963/month) > CONUASS 1 (Graduate Asst., ₦125,000/month) > CONPSS GL08 (₦123,273/month). At the top: CONJUSS (Chief Justice, ₦5,246,417/month) > Military General (₦1,362,651/month) > Police IGP (₦1,192,317/month) > CONMESS 7 Consultant (₦934,934/month) > CONUASS 7 Professor (₦710,174/month) > CONPSS GL17 (₦552,780/month). When total take-home (including allowances) is considered, CONMESS doctors gain significantly from Hazard Allowance (₦75,000/month) and Call Duty (₦50,000/month), while CONJUSS judges receive a Housing Allowance equivalent to 100% of basic salary.
State vs Federal Salary Scales
The scales on this page cover the federal government. State civil servants are paid under HAPSS (Harmonised Public Service Salary Structure), which mirrors CONPSS but at rates negotiated by each state. Lagos and Rivers State pay higher than federal CONPSS rates; many northern states pay at or near the federal floor. State doctors and health workers use state-equivalent of CONMESS/CONHESS. See the State Salary Guide for current figures for all 36 states.
FAQs — Nigeria Salary Scales
What are the salary scales of the Nigerian federal government?
The Nigerian federal government uses 9 main consolidated salary structures: CONPSS (general civil servants GL01–GL17), CONUASS (university lecturers and professors), CONTISS (non-academic university staff), CONMESS (medical doctors and dental surgeons), CONHESS (nurses and allied health workers), CONRAISS (research scientists), CONJUSS (judges and judicial officers), Military Pay (Army, Navy, Air Force), and Police Pay (NPF). Each has its own grade levels, step increments, and allowance package.
Which Nigerian salary scale pays the most?
CONJUSS (judiciary) technically has the highest ceiling — a Chief Justice of Nigeria earns over ₦5 million per month in basic salary. Among standard employment scales, CONMESS 7 (Senior Consultants) reaches approximately ₦934,934/month, CONUASS 7 (Professors) approximately ₦710,174/month, and Military top ranks (General/Admiral) approximately ₦1,362,651/month. CONPSS (civil service) has the lowest rates, with GL17 directors at approximately ₦552,780/month.
What is the difference between CONPSS and CONUASS?
CONPSS is for federal civil servants (ministries and MDAs), while CONUASS is exclusively for academic staff at federal universities. CONUASS pays significantly more: a new Lecturer II (PhD holder) on CONUASS earns approximately ₦250,000/month, while an equivalent GL 08 civil servant on CONPSS earns approximately ₦123,273/month — over twice the difference. CONUASS also includes a Research Allowance (20% of basic) not available to CONPSS workers.
What is CONMESS and how much do doctors earn in Nigeria?
CONMESS (Consolidated Medical and Dental Salary Structure) is the salary scale for MBBS and BDS holders in federal employment. Entry as a House Officer (CONMESS 1) pays approximately ₦213,708/month basic. A fully established Consultant (CONMESS 7) earns approximately ₦934,934/month basic. With allowances (housing 25%, transport 20%, hazard ₦75,000/month, call duty ₦50,000/month), a Consultant's total take-home approaches ₦1.5 million/month — still far below NHS junior doctor rates, explaining Nigeria's medical brain drain.
How much does a soldier earn in Nigeria per month?
A new recruit (Private/Ordinary Seaman/Aircraftman) in the Nigerian military earns approximately ₦70,000/month at the minimum wage floor. A Captain earns approximately ₦250,000/month; a Colonel approximately ₦484,000/month; a Major General approximately ₦833,000/month. Additional operational allowances, hazard pay (higher in active conflict zones like the northeast), and specialist pay (pilots, EOD) significantly increase total take-home above basic salary figures.
What is the police salary in Nigeria per month?
A Constable (entry-level, Nigeria Police Force) earns approximately ₦70,000/month at the minimum wage floor. An Inspector earns approximately ₦112,500/month; an ASP (Assistant Superintendent) approximately ₦150,000/month; a Commissioner of Police approximately ₦458,000/month; and the Inspector-General of Police approximately ₦1,000,000+/month in basic salary, with significant additional operational allowances.