Nigeria Civil Service Salary Structure 2026
Minimum wage, grade level pay GL1–GL17, teacher salary, and allowances for all 36 states — with a live take-home calculator.
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Nigeria Minimum Wage & Civil Servant Salary by State 2026
All 36 Nigerian states and FCT — current minimum wage, GL8 graduate entry pay, and teacher entry pay. Click any state for the full grade level table.
| # | State | Zone | Min Wage /mo | GL8 Graduate /mo | Teacher Entry /mo | Effective | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Imo Top payer | SE South East | ₦104,000 | ₦104,000 – ₦145,000 | ₦104,000 – ₦145,000 | Oct 2025 | Full table → |
| 2 | Ebonyi Top payer | SE South East | ₦90,000 | ₦90,000 – ₦140,000 | ₦90,000 – ₦140,000 | Aug 2025 | Full table → |
| 3 | Lagos Top payer | SW South West | ₦85,000 | ₦118,000 – ₦159,000 | ₦108,000 – ₦144,000 | Oct 2024 | Full table → |
| 4 | Rivers Top payer | SS South South | ₦85,000 | ₦120,000 – ₦150,000 | ₦120,000 – ₦145,000 | Nov 2024 | Full table → |
| 5 | Akwa Ibom | SS South South | ₦80,000 | ₦102,000 – ₦136,000 | ₦96,000 – ₦125,000 | Nov 2024 | Full table → |
| 6 | Bayelsa | SS South South | ₦80,000 | ₦102,000 – ₦136,000 | ₦96,000 – ₦125,000 | Nov 2024 | Full table → |
| 7 | Enugu | SE South East | ₦80,000 | ₦145,000 – ₦160,000 | ₦100,000 – ₦135,000 | Oct 2024 | Full table → |
| 8 | Niger | NC North Central | ₦80,000 | ₦200,000 – ₦300,000 | ₦200,000 – ₦275,000 | Nov 2024 | Full table → |
| 9 | Oyo | SW South West | ₦80,000 | ₦102,000 – ₦136,000 | ₦96,000 – ₦125,000 | Jan 2025 | Full table → |
| 10 | Delta | SS South South | ₦77,500 | ₦145,000 – ₦180,000 | ₦90,000 – ₦125,000 | Oct 2024 | Full table → |
| 11 | Ogun | SW South West | ₦77,000 | ₦145,000 – ₦160,000 | ₦145,000 – ₦160,000 | Oct 2024 | Full table → |
| 12 | Osun | SW South West | ₦75,554 | ₦96,000 – ₦128,000 | ₦90,000 – ₦120,000 | Dec 2024 | Full table → |
| 13 | Benue | NC North Central | ₦75,000 | ₦96,000 – ₦128,000 | ₦90,000 – ₦120,000 | Nov 2024 | Full table → |
| 14 | Edo | SS South South | ₦75,000 | ₦135,000 – ₦170,000 | ₦90,000 – ₦125,000 | May 2025 | Full table → |
| 15 | Kebbi | NW North West | ₦75,000 | ₦100,000 – ₦135,000 | ₦90,000 – ₦120,000 | Oct 2024 | Full table → |
| 16 | Ondo | SW South West | ₦73,000 | ₦93,000 – ₦125,000 | ₦88,000 – ₦118,000 | Nov 2024 | Full table → |
| 17 | Kogi | NC North Central | ₦72,500 | ₦98,000 – ₦132,000 | ₦90,000 – ₦120,000 | Oct 2024 | Full table → |
| 18 | Borno | NE North East | ₦72,000 | ₦92,000 – ₦125,000 | ₦90,000 – ₦120,000 | Oct 2024 | Full table → |
| 19 | Kaduna | NW North West | ₦72,000 | ₦92,000 – ₦130,000 | ₦72,000 – ₦110,000 | Nov 2024 | Full table → |
| 20 | Gombe | NE North East | ₦71,451 | ₦145,000 – ₦160,000 | ₦122,000 – ₦135,000 | May 2026 | Full table → |
| 21 | Kano | NW North West | ₦71,000 | ₦145,000 – ₦180,000 | ₦71,000 – ₦85,000 | Nov 2024 | Full table → |
| 22 | Nasarawa | NC North Central | ₦70,500 | ₦195,000 – ₦290,000 | ₦195,000 – ₦260,000 | Dec 2024 | Full table → |
| 23 | Abia | SE South East | ₦70,000 | ₦120,000 – ₦170,000 | ₦100,000 – ₦140,000 | Oct 2024 | Full table → |
| 24 | Adamawa | NE North East | ₦70,000 | ₦125,000 – ₦150,000 | ₦110,000 – ₦140,000 | Aug 2024 | Full table → |
| 25 | Anambra | SE South East | ₦70,000 | ₦90,000 – ₦135,000 | ₦70,000 – ₦120,000 | Oct 2024 | Full table → |
| 26 | Bauchi | NE North East | ₦70,000 | ₦110,000 – ₦145,000 | ₦70,000 – ₦100,000 | Oct 2024 | Full table → |
| 27 | Cross River | SS South South | ₦70,000 | ₦70,000 – ₦115,000 | ₦70,000 – ₦105,000 | Dec 2024 | Full table → |
| 28 | Ekiti | SW South West | ₦70,000 | ₦100,000 – ₦135,000 | ₦70,000 – ₦125,000 | Dec 2024 | Full table → |
| 29 | Federal Capital Territory | NC North Central | ₦70,000 | ₦124,394 – ₦153,012 | ₦124,394 – ₦153,012 | Nov 2024 | Full table → |
| 30 | Jigawa | NW North West | ₦70,000 | ₦90,000 – ₦125,000 | ₦70,000 – ₦105,000 | Dec 2024 | Full table → |
| 31 | Katsina | NW North West | ₦70,000 | ₦145,000 – ₦160,000 | ₦70,000 – ₦85,000 | Dec 2024 | Full table → |
| 32 | Kwara | NC North Central | ₦70,000 | ₦145,000 – ₦160,000 | ₦130,000 – ₦155,000 | Oct 2024 | Full table → |
| 33 | Plateau | NC North Central | ₦70,000 | ₦145,000 – ₦160,000 | ₦122,000 – ₦135,000 | Nov 2024 | Full table → |
| 34 | Sokoto | NW North West | ₦70,000 | ₦145,000 – ₦160,000 | ₦145,000 – ₦160,000 | Jan 2025 | Full table → |
| 35 | Taraba | NE North East | ₦70,000 | ₦145,000 – ₦160,000 | ₦145,000 – ₦160,000 | Nov 2024 | Full table → |
| 36 | Yobe | NE North East | ₦70,000 | ₦90,000 – ₦130,000 | ₦85,000 – ₦120,000 | Dec 2024 | Full table → |
| 37 | Zamfara | NW North West | ₦70,000 | ₦90,000 – ₦135,000 | ₦85,000 – ₦125,000 | Jul 2024 | Full table → |
Nigeria Grade Level Salary Table 2026 — Federal CONPSS Reference (GL1–GL17)
Federal civil servants are paid under CONPSS (Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure). State civil servants use HAPSS, which closely mirrors CONPSS — state figures are typically 5–30% higher than federal for the same grade level, varying by state.
| Grade Level | Typical Role | Entry Qualification | Step 1 (New entrant) | Step 15 (Maximum) | Monthly take-home est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL 01 | Office Attendant / Labourer | FSLC | ₦70,000 | ₦85,000 | ₦91,000 – ₦118,999 |
| GL 02 | Junior Clerk / Driver | SSCE (partial) | ₦72,000 | ₦88,000 | ₦93,600 – ₦123,199 |
| GL 03 | Clerical Officer / Typist | SSCE 5 credits | ₦75,000 | ₦93,000 | ₦97,500 – ₦130,199 |
| GL 04 | Senior Clerical Officer | SSCE + exp | ₦79,000 | ₦100,000 | ₦102,700 – ₦140,000 |
| GL 05 | Executive Officer | SSCE + 4yrs | ₦83,000 | ₦107,000 | ₦107,900 – ₦149,800 |
| GL 06 | Higher Executive / Technical Officer | OND / ND | ₦88,000 | ₦114,000 | ₦114,400 – ₦159,600 |
| GL 07 | Asst. Exec Officer / NCE Teacher | HND / NCE | ₦94,000 | ₦125,000 | ₦122,200 – ₦175,000 |
| GL 08 ★ Graduate entry | Admin Officer II — GRADUATE ENTRY ★ | BSc / BA / BEd | ₦104,000 | ₦141,000 | ₦135,200 – ₦197,400 |
| GL 09 | Administrative Officer I | BSc+1yr / MSc | ₦112,000 | ₦154,000 | ₦145,600 – ₦215,600 |
| GL 10 | Senior Administrative Officer | 3–5 yrs post-entry | ₦122,000 | ₦170,000 | ₦158,600 – ₦237,999 |
| GL 11 | Principal Officer (Deputy) | Promotion GL10 | ₦133,000 | ₦187,000 | ₦172,900 – ₦261,799 |
| GL 12 | Principal Officer / Unit Head | 8+ yrs total | ₦162,000 | ₦228,000 | ₦210,600 – ₦319,200 |
| GL 13 | Chief / Senior Principal Officer | Promotion GL12 | ₦175,000 | ₦247,000 | ₦227,500 – ₦345,800 |
| GL 14 | Assistant Director | Promotion GL12 | ₦197,000 | ₦279,000 | ₦256,100 – ₦390,600 |
| GL 15 | Deputy Director | Promotion GL14 | ₦227,000 | ₦323,000 | ₦295,100 – ₦452,200 |
| GL 16 | Director I | Promotion GL15 | ₦261,000 | ₦374,000 | ₦339,300 – ₦523,599 |
| GL 17 | Director / Permanent Secretary | Top management | ₦379,000 | ₦551,000 | ₦492,700 – ₦771,400 |
Federal CONPSS figures. State HAPSS figures are typically higher — see individual state pages. Take-home estimate adds housing (15%), transport (10%), utility (5%) to monthly basic. Figures post-July 2024 minimum wage adjustment.
Complete Guide to Nigeria Civil Service Salary Structure 2026
How Nigerian Civil Service Pay Is Structured
Nigerian civil servants are paid under two main salary structures: the federal CONPSS (Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure) and the state-level HAPSS (Harmonised Public Service Salary Structure). Both run from Grade Level 1 (entry support roles) to Grade Level 17 (directors and permanent secretaries), with up to 15 annual steps per grade. Each step represents one year of service — so a GL8 officer who entered Step 1 will automatically progress to Step 2 after one year, increasing their pay accordingly. The National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) oversees these structures at the federal level, while state structures are negotiated through State Public Service Negotiation Committees.
The 2024 Minimum Wage — What Changed
On July 29 2024, President Bola Tinubu signed the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024, raising Nigeria's minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000 per month. This was the result of months of negotiations between the Federal Government, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), following a general strike action in June 2024. The new wage represented a 133% increase — the largest single wage increase in Nigerian labour history. Each state then negotiated its own implementation rate: some states (Lagos, Rivers) moved to ₦85,000; Imo State moved to ₦104,000. The Act introduced a triennial review cycle, meaning the next statutory review is due in 2027 — though unions are already demanding earlier review.
What Allowances Do Nigerian Civil Servants Receive?
The basic salary figures in grade level tables are only part of the story. Nigerian civil servants receive a standard set of allowances on top of basic salary: Housing Allowance (15–20% of annual basic salary, paid monthly); Transport Allowance (10–12%); Utility Allowance (5–8%); Leave Allowance (10%, paid annually during leave period); and role-specific allowances including Hazard Allowance (medical, security, environmental staff), Rural Posting Allowance (teachers and health workers in remote areas — ₦5,000–₦15,000/month), Shift Allowance, and Uniform Allowance. When all standard allowances are added, total take-home is typically 30–50% above basic salary.
Grade Level 8 — The Most Important Grade in Nigeria
GL8 is the most searched grade level in Nigeria for one reason: it is the entry grade for all university graduates joining the Nigerian civil service. Every Nigerian with a first degree (BSc, BA, BEd, BEng, BL, MBBS) enters at GL8, Step 1. At the federal level, GL8 Step 1 pays approximately ₦104,000/month basic; Lagos State pays ₦118,000; Rivers pays ₦115,000. With allowances, a new GL8 officer in Lagos takes home approximately ₦162,000–₦180,000/month. Progression through GL8's 15 steps takes up to 15 years of continuous service, after which confirmation of promotion to GL9 occurs through a formal process.
Teacher Salary in Nigeria — State by State
Teachers in Nigeria's state civil service are employed through teaching service agencies: SUBEB (State Universal Basic Education Board) for primary schools and TESCOM or TSC (Teaching Service Commission) for secondary schools. Both use the same HAPSS pay structure. NCE (Nigeria Certificate in Education) holders enter at GL7; degree holders (BEd, BSc + PGDE) enter at GL8. A Lagos State SUBEB primary teacher entering at GL7 earns ₦108,000/month basic (₦156,000+ with allowances). The same teacher in Jigawa State earns ₦82,000 basic. See individual state pages for current teacher salary tables including SUBEB and TESCOM breakdowns.
LGA vs State vs Federal Salary — What's the Difference?
Nigeria has three tiers of civil service, each with different pay levels. Federal civil servants (working for federal ministries, agencies, and parastatals) earn under CONPSS — generally lower basic rates but often higher benefits. State civil servants earn under HAPSS — often higher basic rates than federal (especially in rich states like Lagos and Rivers), reflecting state IGR and federation account allocations. LGA civil servants earn under HALPSS (Harmonised Local Government Service Salary Structure) — typically 10–15% below state rates at the same grade. However, Lagos LGA workers receive a cost-of-living supplement that makes their GL1 pay (₦110,000–₦120,000) actually higher than the state minimum wage.
Frequently Asked Questions — Nigeria Civil Service Salary
How much does a civil servant earn in Nigeria per month?
Nigerian civil servants earn between ₦70,000/month (GL1, the national minimum) and ₦551,000+/month (GL17 Director, federal). A university graduate entering at GL8 earns ₦88,000–₦141,000/month federally, or ₦88,000–₦159,000/month in high-paying states like Lagos. Total take-home including housing, transport and utility allowances is 30–50% higher than basic salary.
What is the current minimum wage in Nigeria 2024?
The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024, signed by President Bola Tinubu on July 29 2024, set Nigeria's minimum wage at ₦70,000 per month. This replaced the previous ₦30,000. Individual states then negotiated their own rates: Lagos and Rivers set ₦85,000; Imo State set ₦104,000 (Nigeria's highest). As of 2025, minimum wages across states range from ₦70,000 to ₦104,000.
What is GL8 salary in Nigeria per month?
Grade Level 8 (GL8) is the standard entry grade for university graduates (BSc, BA, BEd) in Nigeria's civil service. Federally, GL8 pays ₦104,000–₦141,000/month basic. Lagos State pays ₦118,000–₦159,000/month; Rivers State ₦115,000–₦156,000/month; most other states ₦88,000–₦130,000/month. Total take-home with allowances is approximately 30–50% above basic salary.
How much is teacher salary in Nigeria per month?
Nigerian teachers are paid on the civil service grade level scale. NCE teachers (primary) enter at GL7: ₦83,000–₦125,000/month basic. Degree holders (BEd, BSc + PGDE) enter at GL8: ₦88,000–₦159,000/month depending on state. Lagos SUBEB and TESCOM teachers earn ₦108,000–₦144,000 at entry. Senior teachers (GL10–12) earn ₦120,000–₦259,000. Materals (GL13–15) earn ₦175,000–₦381,000.
What is HAPSS salary structure Nigeria?
HAPSS (Harmonised Public Service Salary Structure) is the unified pay framework for Nigerian state civil servants. It mirrors the federal CONPSS (Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure) and runs from GL1 (entry support) to GL17 (permanent secretary / director). All 36 states use HAPSS for state civil servants. Allowances — housing (15–20%), transport (10–12%), utility (5–8%), leave (10%) — are added on top of HAPSS basic salary.
Which Nigerian state pays the highest salary to civil servants?
Lagos State pays the highest civil servant salaries of any Nigerian state, with GL8 graduate entry at ₦118,000–₦159,000/month and GL17 directors at up to ₦641,000/month. Rivers State is a close second at ₦115,000–₦156,000 for GL8. Imo State has the highest minimum wage (₦104,000) but lower upper-grade ceilings. FCT Abuja civil servants are paid on the federal CONPSS structure with GL8 at ₦108,000–₦151,000.
What is the difference between LGA and state salary in Nigeria?
LGA (Local Government Area) employees are on a slightly lower grade level pay scale than state civil servants in most states, using the HALPSS (Harmonised Local Government Service Salary Structure). LGA workers typically earn 10–15% less than state counterparts at the same grade level. However, Lagos State LGA workers receive a cost-of-living supplement that brings GL1 pay to ₦110,000–₦120,000/month — higher than the state minimum wage.
When will Nigeria increase the minimum wage again?
The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024 introduced a triennial review cycle, meaning the next statutory review is due in 2027. However, labour unions (NLC and TUC) have already demanded a review ahead of schedule, citing inflation since the 2024 Act. Unions are demanding ₦154,000–₦350,000 per month as of 2025–2026. Some states like Lagos have signalled ambitions to reach ₦100,000+ before 2027.