CONHESS Salary Scale Nigeria 2026 — Full Grade Table
Consolidated Health Workers Salary Structure
Covers: Nurses, pharmacists, medical lab scientists, physiotherapists, and other health workers. Salaries range from ₦70,000/month to ₦319,166/month.
What is the CONHESS Salary Scale?
CONHESS was established to provide a dedicated salary structure for health workers other than doctors and dentists, following agitation by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU). It covers nine grade levels (CONHESS 01–09) and applies to nurses, midwives, pharmacists, medical laboratory scientists, physiotherapists, radiographers, optometrists, and other allied health professionals in federal employment.
Who Qualifies for CONHESS?
CONHESS covers all federal health workers who are not medical doctors or dentists. This includes: Nurses and midwives (Nigerian Nursing Council registered), Pharmacists (PCN registered), Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLSCN registered), Physiotherapists, Radiographers, Optometrists, Health Records Officers, Community Health Officers, and Dental Technologists. Entry grade depends on qualification level.
CONHESS Full Grade Table 2026 — All 18 Grades
| Grade | Role / Title | Entry Qualification | Step 1 Annual | Step 1 Monthly | Step 3 Annual | Step 6 Annual | Step 9 (max) | Take-home est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONHESS 01 Entry | Health Attendant / Orderly | FSLC | ₦840,000 | ₦70,000 /mo | ₦880,000 | ₦930,000 | ₦1,020,000 | ₦139,900–₦163,450 |
| CONHESS 01 | Health Attendant / Orderly | FSLC | ₦840,000 | ₦70,000 /mo | ₦880,000 | ₦930,000 | ₦1,020,000 | ₦139,900–₦163,450 |
| CONHESS 02 | Community Health Worker | CHEW certificate | ₦900,000 | ₦75,000 /mo | ₦940,000 | ₦1,000,000 | ₦1,100,000 | ₦147,750–₦173,916 |
| CONHESS 02 | Community Health Worker | CHEW certificate | ₦900,000 | ₦75,000 /mo | ₦940,000 | ₦1,000,000 | ₦1,100,000 | ₦147,750–₦173,916 |
| CONHESS 03 | Nursing Assistant / Health Officer | SSCE + 2yr health training | ₦950,000 | ₦79,166 /mo | ₦1,000,000 | ₦1,070,000 | ₦1,175,000 | ₦154,290–₦183,729 |
| CONHESS 03 | Nursing Assistant / Health Officer | SSCE + 2yr health training | ₦950,000 | ₦79,166 /mo | ₦1,000,000 | ₦1,070,000 | ₦1,175,000 | ₦154,290–₦183,729 |
| CONHESS 04 | Staff Nurse / Community Health Officer | RN / SRN certificate | ₦1,050,000 | ₦87,500 /mo | ₦1,110,000 | ₦1,200,000 | ₦1,320,000 | ₦167,375–₦202,699 |
| CONHESS 04 | Staff Nurse / Community Health Officer | RN / SRN certificate | ₦1,050,000 | ₦87,500 /mo | ₦1,110,000 | ₦1,200,000 | ₦1,320,000 | ₦167,375–₦202,699 |
| CONHESS 05 | Nursing Officer / Pharmacist (entry) | BSc Nursing / B.Pharm | ₦1,200,000 | ₦100,000 /mo | ₦1,300,000 | ₦1,430,000 | ₦1,570,000 | ₦186,999–₦235,408 |
| CONHESS 05 | Nursing Officer / Pharmacist (entry) | BSc Nursing / B.Pharm | ₦1,200,000 | ₦100,000 /mo | ₦1,300,000 | ₦1,430,000 | ₦1,570,000 | ₦186,999–₦235,408 |
| CONHESS 06 | Senior Nursing Officer / Pharmacist | BSc + 3yrs / MLS | ₦1,380,000 | ₦115,000 /mo | ₦1,510,000 | ₦1,680,000 | ₦1,845,000 | ₦210,549–₦271,387 |
| CONHESS 06 | Senior Nursing Officer / Pharmacist | BSc + 3yrs / MLS | ₦1,380,000 | ₦115,000 /mo | ₦1,510,000 | ₦1,680,000 | ₦1,845,000 | ₦210,549–₦271,387 |
| CONHESS 07 | Principal Nursing Officer / Principal Pharmacist | Degree + 6yrs | ₦1,700,000 | ₦141,666 /mo | ₦1,870,000 | ₦2,100,000 | ₦2,310,000 | ₦252,415–₦332,224 |
| CONHESS 07 | Principal Nursing Officer / Principal Pharmacist | Degree + 6yrs | ₦1,700,000 | ₦141,666 /mo | ₦1,870,000 | ₦2,100,000 | ₦2,310,000 | ₦252,415–₦332,224 |
| CONHESS 08 | Assistant Chief Nursing Officer | Degree + 10yrs / promotion | ₦2,200,000 | ₦183,333 /mo | ₦2,430,000 | ₦2,750,000 | ₦3,020,000 | ₦317,832–₦425,116 |
| CONHESS 08 | Assistant Chief Nursing Officer | Degree + 10yrs / promotion | ₦2,200,000 | ₦183,333 /mo | ₦2,430,000 | ₦2,750,000 | ₦3,020,000 | ₦317,832–₦425,116 |
| CONHESS 09 | Chief Nursing Officer / Chief Pharmacist | Degree + 15yrs | ₦3,000,000 | ₦250,000 /mo | ₦3,350,000 | ₦3,830,000 | ₦3,830,000 | ₦422,499–₦531,091 |
| CONHESS 09 Top | Chief Nursing Officer / Chief Pharmacist | Degree + 15yrs | ₦3,000,000 | ₦250,000 /mo | ₦3,350,000 | ₦3,830,000 | ₦3,830,000 | ₦422,499–₦531,091 |
Take-home estimate adds 57% allowances to monthly basic + ₦30,000 fixed. Steps 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 are intermediate — add proportionally. Figures are basic salary only. Updated: September 4, 2026.
💡 CONHESS Take-Home Pay Calculator 2026
Select your grade and step to estimate monthly take-home pay including all 6 CONHESS allowances.
⚠️ Estimates only. Actual pay depends on your posting, step, and current NSIWC circulars. Verify with your payroll office.
CONHESS Allowances 2026
In addition to basic salary, CONHESS workers receive the following allowances. These significantly increase total take-home pay above the basic salary figures in the grade table.
| Allowance | Type | Rate | Basis | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Allowance | Percent | 20% | of annual basic salary | Standard across CONHESS grades |
| Transport Allowance | Percent | 12% | of annual basic salary | Applied monthly |
| Hazard Allowance | Fixed | ₦30,000/mo | per month | Lower than CONMESS — JOHESU has disputed this differential |
| Leave Allowance | Percent | 10% | of annual basic salary | Paid annually during leave |
| Utility Allowance | Percent | 5% | of annual basic salary | CONHESS 05 and above |
| Rural Posting Allowance | Percent | 10% | of annual basic salary | Nurses and health workers in remote postings |
CONHESS in Context — 2026
JOHESU — the umbrella body for CONHESS workers — has had ongoing disputes with NMA over the perceived wage gap between CONMESS (doctors) and CONHESS (other health workers). JOHESU argues that this gap creates a two-tier health workforce and discourages talented graduates from entering allied health professions. The union has gone on strike multiple times demanding parity in hazard allowance, call duty, and entry grades.
FAQs — CONHESS Salary Scale Nigeria
What is the CONHESS salary scale in Nigeria?
CONHESS (Consolidated Health Workers Salary Structure) is the salary structure for nurses, pharmacists, medical lab scientists, physiotherapists, and other health workers in Nigeria. The entry-level grade earns approximately ₦70,000/month basic at Step 1. The highest grade reaches approximately ₦319,166/month. The scale has 18 grade levels and 6 allowance categories. It is administered by the JOHESU / NSIWC. Last updated: September 2026.
How much does a CONHESS worker earn per month in Nigeria?
Monthly salaries under CONHESS range from approximately ₦70,000 at entry level to ₦319,166 at the top grade. These are basic salary figures — total take-home is higher when housing, transport, and other allowances are added. Standard allowances total approximately 57% of annual basic salary per year. Fixed allowances add approximately ₦30,000/month on top.
How does CONHESS compare to the minimum wage?
Nigeria's minimum wage is ₦70,000/month (₦840,000/year) as of the 2024 National Minimum Wage Act. The CONHESS entry grade earns approximately ₦70,000/month basic — ₦0/month above the minimum wage.
What allowances do CONHESS workers receive?
CONHESS workers receive the following allowances: Housing Allowance: 20% of of annual basic salary (Standard across CONHESS grades); Transport Allowance: 12% of of annual basic salary (Applied monthly); Hazard Allowance: ₦30,000 fixed (Lower than CONMESS — JOHESU has disputed this differential); Leave Allowance: 10% of of annual basic salary (Paid annually during leave); Utility Allowance: 5% of of annual basic salary (CONHESS 05 and above); Rural Posting Allowance: 10% of of annual basic salary (Nurses and health workers in remote postings). These allowances are added to basic salary to determine total take-home pay.
Who qualifies for CONHESS in Nigeria?
CONHESS covers all federal health workers who are not medical doctors or dentists. This includes: Nurses and midwives (Nigerian Nursing Council registered), Pharmacists (PCN registered), Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLSCN registered), Physiotherapists, Radiographers, Optometrists, Health Records Officers, Community Health Officers, and Dental Technologists. Entry grade depends on qualification level.