Ekiti State • Civil Service Salary • 2026

Ekiti State Civil Service Salary Structure 2026

Current minimum wage, full Grade Level 1–17 pay table, teacher salary, and live take-home calculator for Ekiti State civil servants.

Minimum Wage ₦70,000/mo Effective December 2024
GL8 Graduate Entry ₦100,000–₦135,000 monthly basic
Teacher Entry (GL7–8) ₦70,000–₦125,000 monthly basic
GL17 Director (max) ₦500,000/mo Step 15 maximum
Allowances add 30%+ housing+transport+utility
Pay structure CONPSS GL1–GL17 + 15 steps

Ekiti State Salary & Wages 2026 — Overview

Ekiti State civil servants are paid under the CONPSS — Nigeria's unified state civil service pay framework. The current minimum wage in Ekiti State is ₦70,000 per month, effective December 2024, following implementation of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024.

The grade level system runs from GL1 (office attendants, entry support staff) to GL17 (directors and permanent secretaries), with each grade having up to 15 annual steps. A new university graduate entering Ekiti State civil service enters at GL8, earning ₦100,000–₦135,000/month basic. With standard allowances, total monthly take-home is approximately ₦130,000–₦189,000.

Ekiti State implemented the ₦70,000 minimum wage in December 2024. The state government also approved consequential adjustments across the public service and increased subventions to institutions to accommodate the new wage structure. In 2026, the government continued to report implementation of the ₦70,000 minimum wage and salary parity across cadres.

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Ekiti State Grade Level Salary Table 2026 (GL1 to GL17)

Monthly basic salary in Naira. Step 1 = new entrant; Step 15 = maximum (longest-serving).

GL Typical Role Entry Qualification Step 1 Min (₦) Step 15 Max (₦) Take-home est. (₦)
GL 01 Office Attendant / Cleaner / Labourer / Security Assistant FSLC / Primary cert ₦70,000 ₦70,000 ₦91,000 – ₦96,599
GL 02 Messenger / Office Assistant / Driver / Junior Support Staff SSCE (partial) ₦70,000 ₦80,000 ₦91,000 – ₦110,399
GL 03 Clerical Assistant / Typist / Receptionist SSCE 5 O-level credits ₦70,000 ₦85,000 ₦91,000 – ₦117,299
GL 04 Senior Clerical Officer / Administrative Assistant SSCE + 2 yrs exp ₦70,000 ₦90,000 ₦91,000 – ₦124,199
GL 05 Executive Officer / Senior Clerk / Administrative Support SSCE + 4 yrs / promotion ₦70,000 ₦100,000 ₦91,000 – ₦138,000
GL 06 Higher Executive Officer / Technical Officer / OND/NCE OND / ND ₦70,000 ₦110,000 ₦91,000 – ₦151,800
GL 07 Assistant Executive Officer / HND / NCE Officer HND / NCE Certificate ₦85,000 ₦120,000 ₦110,500 – ₦165,600
GL 08 ★ Graduate Administrative Officer II / Graduate Entry — BSc/BA/BEd BSc / BA / BEd (First Degree) ₦100,000 ₦135,000 ₦130,000 – ₦186,300
GL 09 Administrative Officer I / Professional Officer BSc + 1yr or MSc direct ₦110,000 ₦150,000 ₦143,000 – ₦206,999
GL 10 Senior Administrative Officer / Senior Professional Officer 3–5 yrs post-entry ₦125,000 ₦175,000 ₦162,500 – ₦241,499
GL 11 Principal Officer / Senior Professional Promotion from GL10 ₦140,000 ₦200,000 ₦182,000 – ₦276,000
GL 12 Principal Officer / Unit Head 8+ yrs total ₦160,000 ₦230,000 ₦208,000 – ₦317,400
GL 13 Chief Officer / Senior Principal Officer Promotion from GL12 ₦185,000 ₦270,000 ₦240,500 – ₦372,600
GL 14 Assistant Director / Senior Management Officer Promotion from GL12 ₦215,000 ₦320,000 ₦279,500 – ₦441,599
GL 15 Deputy Director / Chief Inspector Promotion from GL14 ₦250,000 ₦370,000 ₦325,000 – ₦510,599
GL 16 Director / Senior Director Promotion from GL15 ₦300,000 ₦430,000 ₦390,000 – ₦593,400
GL 17 Director / Permanent Secretary / Senior Management Top management ₦350,000 ₦500,000 ₦455,000 – ₦690,000

Take-home estimate adds housing (15%), transport (10%), utility (5%) allowances to annual basic then divides by 12. Leave allowance (10% annual) paid separately during leave period.

Ekiti State Teacher Salary Structure 2026

Teachers in Ekiti State are employed through SUBEB (primary schools) and TESCOM / TSC (secondary schools). Both use the same CONPSS grade level pay scale. NCE holders enter at GL7; degree holders (BEd, BSc + PGDE) enter at GL8.

Entry Teacher GL7–8

NCE holders (GL7) and degree holders (GL8). Newly recruited SUBEB or TESCOM teachers.

Basic /mo ₦70,000 – ₦125,000
Take-home est. ₦91,000 – ₦175,000
Senior Teacher GL10–12

Experienced teachers with 4–10 years service. May serve as Head of Subject or Department.

Basic /mo ₦91,000 – ₦193,750
Take-home est. ₦118,300 – ₦271,250
Principal / Head Teacher GL13–15

School Principals (secondary) and Head Teachers (primary). Senior Principal at GL15.

Basic /mo ₦115,500 – ₦250,000
Take-home est. ₦150,150 – ₦350,000

Teachers posted to rural or remote communities receive an additional Rural Posting Allowance of ₦5,000–₦15,000/month depending on remoteness and state policy.

Ekiti State Civil Servant Allowances 2026

AllowanceBasisRateNotes
Housing Allowance % of annual basic 15% Paid monthly. Higher grades may get higher %.
Transport Allowance % of annual basic 10% For commuting and official duties. Paid monthly.
Utility Allowance % of annual basic 5% Covers electricity, water, internet, phone.
Leave Allowance % of annual basic 10% Paid once a year during annual leave period.
Meal / Shift Allowance Fixed — role based Varies Shift workers, enforcement staff, long-hours roles.
Hazard / Risk Allowance Fixed — monthly Varies Medical, security, environmental staff.
Rural Posting Allowance Fixed — monthly ₦5,000–₦15,000 Teachers and health workers in remote areas.
Leave Travel Grant Fixed — annual Varies Travel support paid during annual leave.
Overtime Allowance Hourly / daily Varies Non-managerial staff working beyond official hours.

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FAQs — Ekiti State Civil Servant Salary

What is the minimum wage in Ekiti State?

The current minimum wage in Ekiti State is ₦70,000 per month, effective December 2024. Ekiti State approved and implemented the ₦70,000 minimum wage for public servants. The new wage was reflected in workers’ December 2024 salaries, following the agreement between the state government and organised labour.

How much does Ekiti State pay civil servants per month?

Ekiti State civil servants earn between ₦70,000/month at Grade Level 1 (lowest) and ₦500,000/month at Grade Level 17 (directors and permanent secretaries). These are basic salary figures — total take-home including housing (15%), transport (10%), and utility (5%) allowances is typically 30–50% higher.

What is GL8 salary in Ekiti State per month?

Grade Level 8 (GL8) is the standard entry grade for university degree holders (BSc, BA, BEd) in Ekiti State civil service. GL8 basic salary in Ekiti State ranges from ₦100,000 (Step 1, new entrant) to ₦135,000 (Step 15, longest-serving). With housing (15%), transport (10%), and utility (5%) allowances, estimated monthly take-home is approximately ₦130,000–₦182,250.

How much is teacher salary in Ekiti State per month?

Teachers in Ekiti State earn based on grade level. Entry-level teachers — NCE holders (GL7) and degree holders (GL8) — earn ₦70,000–₦125,000/month in basic salary. Senior teachers (GL10–12) earn more, and Principals (GL13–15) earn still more. SUBEB handles primary school teachers; TESCOM/TSC handles secondary school teachers. Both use the same CONPSS grade level pay scale.

What allowances do Ekiti State civil servants receive?

Ekiti State civil servants receive: Housing Allowance (15% of annual basic, paid monthly); Transport Allowance (10% of annual basic, paid monthly); Utility Allowance (5% of annual basic, paid monthly); Leave Allowance (10%, paid annually). Role-specific allowances include Hazard Allowance (medical, security staff), Rural Posting Allowance (teachers in remote areas), and Shift Allowance. Total take-home is typically 40–50% above basic salary.

What is the Ekiti State salary structure called?

Ekiti State civil servants are paid under the CONPSS — the salary structure used by Nigerian state governments. It runs from Grade Level 1 (entry support) to Grade Level 17 (directors, permanent secretaries), with up to 15 annual steps per grade. Each step represents one year of service at that grade level.