Nigeria Salary Scales 2026 — All Federal Government Pay Structures
Complete grade tables for all 9 consolidated salary structures used by the Nigerian federal government — civil service, universities, hospitals, military, and police.
All Nigerian Federal Government Salary Scales (2026)
Click any salary structure below to see the full grade table with all step increments, monthly equivalents, and allowances.
Salary Scale Comparison — Entry to Top Grade (August 10, 2026)
| Scale | Covers | Entry (annual) | Entry (monthly) | Top (annual) | Top (monthly) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONPSS | Federal civil servants, GL 01 to GL 17 | ₦840,000 | ₦70,000 | ₦6,633,357 | ₦552,780 | View → |
| CONUASS | University lecturers and academic staff at federal universities | ₦2,327,557 | ₦193,963 | ₦8,522,091 | ₦710,174 | View → |
| CONTISS | Non-academic staff at federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education | ₦930,000 | ₦77,500 | ₦9,284,838 | ₦773,737 | View → |
| CONMESS | Medical doctors and dental surgeons in federal government hospitals and agencies | ₦2,564,501 | ₦213,708 | ₦11,219,211 | ₦934,934 | View → |
| CONHESS | Nurses, pharmacists, medical lab scientists, physiotherapists, and other health workers | ₦930,000 | ₦77,500 | ₦5,821,990 | ₦485,166 | View → |
| CONRAISS | Research scientists and technical staff in federal research institutions | ₦840,000 | ₦70,000 | ₦11,215,000 | ₦934,583 | View → |
| CONJUSS | Judges, magistrates, and other judicial officers in federal courts | ₦840,000 | ₦70,000 | ₦62,957,000 | ₦5,246,417 | View → |
| Military Pay | Officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force | ₦840,000 | ₦70,000 | ₦16,351,815 | ₦1,362,651 | View → |
| Police Pay | Officers and constables of the Nigeria Police Force | ₦840,000 | ₦70,000 | ₦14,307,806 | ₦1,192,317 | View → |
* Monthly figures = annual basic ÷ 12. Allowances (housing, transport etc.) are additional and increase total take-home significantly.
Frequently Asked Questions — Nigerian Salary Scales
What is CONPSS salary scale in Nigeria?
CONPSS (Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure) is the salary scale for all federal civil servants in Nigeria, from GL 01 (entry clerical) to GL 17 (Permanent Secretary). Graduate entrants typically start at GL 07 with annual basic salary of approximately ₦624,000 (₦52,000/month basic), plus allowances.
Which Nigerian salary scale pays the most?
CONMESS (medical doctors) and CONUASS (university professors) are the highest-paying federal salary scales in Nigeria. A CONMESS Consultant earns approximately ₦6.7–8.5 million per year basic salary. A CONUASS Professor earns approximately ₦8.8–11.3 million per year basic. Both are significantly higher than the general CONPSS civil service scale.
How many salary scales does the Nigerian federal government have?
The Nigerian federal government uses nine main consolidated salary structures: CONPSS (civil service), CONUASS (university academics), CONTISS (non-academic university staff), CONMESS (medical doctors), CONHESS (other health workers), CONRAISS (research institutes), CONJUSS (judiciary), Military Pay, and Police Pay. Each has its own grade levels and allowances.
What is the starting salary for federal civil servants in Nigeria?
Federal civil servants start at different grades depending on their qualification. SSCE holders start at GL 03–04, OND/NCE holders at GL 05–06, and university graduates (BSc/HND) typically start at GL 07 with annual basic salary of ₦624,000 (approximately ₦52,000/month basic). Total take-home is higher after housing, transport, and other allowances.
Salary figures are based on the current Consolidated Salary Structures as set by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC). All figures are approximate. Actual pay depends on specific appointments, postings, and periodic circulars. Last reviewed: August 10, 2026.