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CONTISS Salary Scale Nigeria 2026 — Full Grade Table

Consolidated Tertiary Institutions Salary Structure covers Non-academic staff at federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Salaries range from ₦77,500/month (CONTISS 01, Step 1) to ₦773,737/month (CONTISS 15).

📅 Updated: July 26, 2026 📋 14 grade levels

What is the CONTISS Salary Scale?

CONTISS covers non-teaching staff at federal tertiary institutions — including administrative officers, registrars, library staff, technologists, and bursary staff. There are 15 grade levels (CONTISS 01–15). Following the 2024 minimum wage adjustment, entry-level CONTISS 01 now starts at ₦930,000 per year (₦77,500/month). Administered by university governing councils in line with the Federal Government approved structure.

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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.

CONTISS Full Grade Table (August 10, 2026)

Grade	Step 1 (Annual)	Step 1 (Monthly)	Step 3 (Annual)	Step 6 (Annual)	Step 6 (Monthly)	Typical Entry
CONTISS 01 ~₦77,500/mo at Step 1. Entry-level non-academic staff.	₦930,000	₦77,500 per month	₦950,885	₦982,213	₦81,851	SSCE / OND (entry)
CONTISS 02 ~₦77,923/mo at Step 1.	₦935,074	₦77,923 per month	₦960,741	₦999,243	₦83,270	SSCE + experience
CONTISS 03 ~₦79,416/mo at Step 1.	₦952,989	₦79,416 per month	₦983,821	₦1,030,070	₦85,839	OND / NCE holders
CONTISS 04 ~₦83,797/mo at Step 1.	₦1,005,561	₦83,797 per month	₦1,041,391	₦1,095,136	₦91,261	OND + experience
CONTISS 05 ~₦90,167/mo at Step 1.	₦1,082,000	₦90,167 per month	₦1,119,792	₦1,176,480	₦98,040	HND / BSc holders
CONTISS 06 ~₦106,417/mo.	₦1,277,000	₦106,417 per month	₦1,330,211	₦1,411,034	₦117,586	BSc + 2yrs
CONTISS 07 ~₦123,273/mo. Equivalent to GL 08.	₦1,479,276	₦123,273 per month	₦1,538,447	₦1,627,204	₦135,600	HND/BSc + 3yrs
CONTISS 08 ~₦136,769/mo.	₦1,641,226	₦136,769 per month	₦1,706,875	₦1,809,823	₦150,819	BSc + 5yrs
CONTISS 09 ~₦150,503/mo.	₦1,806,041	₦150,503 per month	₦1,879,205	₦1,994,840	₦166,237	BSc + 7yrs
CONTISS 10 ~₦174,069/mo. Senior technologists.	₦2,088,830	₦174,069 per month	₦2,173,219	₦2,306,238	₦192,187	BSc + 9yrs
CONTISS 12 ~₦208,474/mo. Deputy Registrars.	₦2,501,684	₦208,474 per month	₦2,602,752	₦2,762,062	₦230,172	Degree + 10yrs
CONTISS 13 ~₦244,355/mo. Chief Librarians, Deputy Bursars.	₦2,932,256	₦244,355 per month	₦3,050,719	₦3,237,448	₦269,787	Degree + 13yrs
CONTISS 14 ~₦276,380/mo. Registrars-in-training.	₦3,316,564	₦276,380 per month	₦3,450,553	₦3,661,755	₦305,146	Degree + 16yrs
CONTISS 15 ~₦700,910/mo. Registrar / Bursar / University Librarian.	₦8,410,919	₦700,910 per month	₦8,750,720	₦9,284,838	₦773,737	Top appointment

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

Frequently Asked Questions — CONTISS Salary Scale

What is the CONTISS salary scale in Nigeria?

Consolidated Tertiary Institutions Salary Structure (CONTISS) covers Non-academic staff at federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. The entry-level grade (CONTISS 01) earns ₦930,000 per year (approximately ₦77,500 per month) at Step 1. The highest grade (CONTISS 15) earns ₦8,410,919 per year at Step 1.

How much does a CONTISS worker earn per month?

Monthly salaries under CONTISS range from approximately ₦77,500 at entry level to ₦773,737 at the top grade. These are basic salary figures — total take-home is higher when housing, transport, and other allowances are added.

How does CONTISS compare to the minimum wage?

Nigeria's minimum wage is ₦70,000/month (₦840,000/year) as of 2024. The CONTISS entry grade (CONTISS 01) annual basic of ₦930,000 translates to approximately ₦77,500 per month basic, with total compensation higher after allowances.

What allowances do CONTISS workers receive?

Allowances vary by grade level and posting. Housing and transport allowances are standard for all grades.

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.