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CONPSS Salary Scale Nigeria 2026 — Full Grade Table

Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure covers Federal civil servants, GL 01 to GL 17. Salaries range from ₦70,000/month (GL 01, Step 1) to ₦552,780/month (GL 17).

📅 Updated: July 26, 2026 📋 16 grade levels 💰 6 allowances

What is the CONPSS Salary Scale?

CONPSS is the salary structure for all federal government civil servants in Nigeria, from Grade Level 01 (entry-level clerical) to Grade Level 17 (Permanent Secretary/Director-General). It was introduced in 2010 under the Goodluck Jonathan administration as part of the Consolidated Salary Structure reform, replacing the old Unified Grading and Salary System (UGSS). Following the July 2024 minimum wage increase to ₦70,000/month, all CONPSS grades were upwardly adjusted by approximately 25–35%. Salaries are reviewed periodically by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC).

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All salary figures are annual basic salary at each step. Monthly basic = annual ÷ 12. Total take-home is higher after housing, transport, and other allowances. Figures are approximate and subject to NSIWC review.

CONPSS Full Grade Table (August 10, 2026)

Grade	Step 1 (Annual)	Step 1 (Monthly)	Step 3 (Annual)	Step 6 (Annual)	Step 6 (Monthly)	Typical Entry
GL 01 Minimum wage floor applied — GL 01 take-home = ₦70,000/month	₦840,000	₦70,000 per month	₦907,000	₦1,020,000	₦85,000	SSCE/WAEC holders
GL 02 Junior clerical officers	₦890,000	₦74,167 per month	₦961,000	₦1,079,000	₦89,917	SSCE + 1yr experience
GL 03 Clerical officers grade II	₦952,989	₦79,416 per month	₦984,000	₦1,031,000	₦85,917	OND / NCE holders
GL 04 Clerical officers grade I	₦1,005,561	₦83,797 per month	₦1,041,000	₦1,096,000	₦91,333	OND / NCE + experience
GL 05 Executive officers — most OND holders enter here	₦1,082,000	₦90,167 per month	₦1,167,000	₦1,311,000	₦109,250	HND / BSc holders
GL 06 Senior executive officers. GL 06 Step 1: ₦316,229/yr (old) → now ~₦106k/mo	₦1,277,000	₦106,417 per month	₦1,380,000	₦1,551,000	₦129,250	HND / BSc + 1yr
GL 07 Higher executive officers — most common graduate entry. ~₦106,472/mo at Step 1	₦1,277,667	₦106,472 per month	₦1,381,508	₦1,553,392	₦129,449	BSc / HND (3yrs exp)
GL 08 Graduate entry for BSc holders. ~₦123,273/mo at Step 1	₦1,479,276	₦123,273 per month	₦1,599,984	₦1,799,765	₦149,980	BSc + NYSC complete
GL 09 Principal officers. ~₦136,769/mo at Step 1	₦1,641,226	₦136,769 per month	₦1,775,150	₦1,996,802	₦166,400	BSc + 3–5yrs
GL 10 Senior principal officers. ~₦150,503/mo at Step 1	₦1,806,041	₦150,503 per month	₦1,953,414	₦2,197,326	₦183,111	Degree + 7+ yrs
GL 12 Assistant directors. ~₦174,069/mo at Step 1	₦2,088,830	₦174,069 per month	₦2,259,278	₦2,541,380	₦211,782	Degree + 10+ yrs
GL 13 Principal directors track. ~₦208,474/mo	₦2,501,684	₦208,474 per month	₦2,705,821	₦3,043,681	₦253,640	Degree + 12+ yrs
GL 14 Assistant directors general. ~₦244,355/mo	₦2,932,256	₦244,355 per month	₦3,171,528	₦3,567,538	₦297,295	Degree + 15+ yrs
GL 15 Directors. ~₦276,380/mo	₦3,316,564	₦276,380 per month	₦3,587,196	₦4,035,108	₦336,259	Degree + 18+ yrs
GL 16 Directors General. ~₦398,771/mo at Step 1	₦4,785,252	₦398,771 per month	₦5,175,728	₦5,821,990	₦485,166	Degree + 20+ yrs
GL 17 Permanent Secretaries, Head of Service. ~₦454,344/mo at Step 9	₦5,452,136	₦454,345 per month	₦5,897,030	₦6,633,357	₦552,780	Presidential appointment

* Steps 2–5 are incremental. Progression through steps is annual. Figures are basic salary only — allowances are additional. Last updated: July 26, 2026.

CONPSS Allowances

In addition to basic salary, CONPSS workers receive the following allowances. These significantly increase total take-home pay above the basic figures in the table above.

Housing Allowance

25% of basic salary

GL 01–06: 25%; directorate levels receive higher rates

Transport Allowance

15% of basic salary

Applied across all grade levels

Meal Subsidy

₦5,000/month (fixed)

₦5,000/month — revised after 2024 minimum wage adjustment

Leave Allowance

10% of basic salary

Paid once annually during annual leave

Utility Allowance

5% of basic salary

GL 07 and above only

Furniture Allowance

75% of basic salary

Paid once every 4 years

Frequently Asked Questions — CONPSS Salary Scale

What is the CONPSS salary scale in Nigeria?

Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS) covers Federal civil servants, GL 01 to GL 17. The entry-level grade (GL 01) earns ₦840,000 per year (approximately ₦70,000 per month) at Step 1. The highest grade (GL 17) earns ₦5,452,136 per year at Step 1.

How much does a CONPSS worker earn per month?

Monthly salaries under CONPSS range from approximately ₦70,000 at entry level to ₦552,780 at the top grade. These are basic salary figures — total take-home is higher when housing, transport, and other allowances are added.

How does CONPSS compare to the minimum wage?

Nigeria's minimum wage is ₦70,000/month (₦840,000/year) as of 2024. The CONPSS entry grade (GL 01) annual basic of ₦840,000 translates to approximately ₦70,000 per month basic, with total compensation higher after allowances.

What allowances do CONPSS workers receive?

Housing Allowance: 25.00% of basic salary. Transport Allowance: 15.00% of basic salary. Meal Subsidy: ₦5,000 fixed monthly. Leave Allowance: 10.00% of basic salary. Utility Allowance: 5.00% of basic salary. Furniture Allowance: 75.00% of basic salary. These allowances are added to the basic salary to determine total take-home pay.

Salary figures are based on the current Consolidated Salary Structure as reviewed by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC). Figures are approximate — actual pay depends on specific appointment, posting, and current government circulars. Last reviewed: August 10, 2026.