Police Pay Salary Scale Nigeria 2026 — Full Grade Table
What is the Police Pay Salary Scale?
The Nigeria Police Force pay structure covers ranks from Police Constable through Inspector General of Police (IGP). Police salaries were revised upward following the 2024 minimum wage increase. Cadet ASPs with university degrees enter at a significantly higher point than constables recruited through secondary school qualifications.
Police Pay Full Grade Table (September 25, 2026)
| Grade | Step 1 (Annual) | Step 1 (Monthly) | Typical Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Police Constable
Minimum wage floor. 9-month training at police college. |
₦840,000 | ₦70,000 per month | SSCE + cadet training |
|
Lance Corporal
First promotion. |
₦924,000 | ₦77,000 per month | 2yrs as constable |
|
Corporal
|
₦1,008,000 | ₦84,000 per month | 3–4yrs service |
|
Sergeant
First NCO rank. |
₦1,176,000 | ₦98,000 per month | 5–7yrs service |
|
Inspector of Police
Cadet inspectors from police colleges. |
₦1,512,000 | ₦126,000 per month | Graduate entry / 10yrs service |
|
Sergeant Major / DSP
|
₦1,680,000 | ₦140,000 per month | 12+ yrs |
|
Assistant Superintendent (ASP)
Cadet ASP — direct degree entry. ~₦168,000/mo. |
₦2,016,000 | ₦168,000 per month | BSc direct entry / promotion |
|
Superintendent (SP)
~₦210,000/mo. |
₦2,520,000 | ₦210,000 per month | ASP + 3yrs |
|
Chief Superintendent (CSP)
~₦252,000/mo. |
₦3,024,000 | ₦252,000 per month | SP + 3yrs |
|
Assistant Commissioner (ACP)
Command rank. ~₦315,000/mo. |
₦3,780,000 | ₦315,000 per month | CSP + 3yrs |
|
Deputy Commissioner (DCP)
~₦392,000/mo. |
₦4,704,000 | ₦392,000 per month | ACP + 3yrs |
|
Commissioner of Police (CP)
Heads state police command. ~₦490,000/mo. |
₦5,880,000 | ₦490,000 per month | State Commissioner |
|
Assistant Inspector General (AIG)
Heads zonal command. ~₦630,000/mo. |
₦7,560,000 | ₦630,000 per month | Senior appointment |
|
Deputy Inspector General (DIG)
~₦770,000/mo. |
₦9,240,000 | ₦770,000 per month | Zone commander |
|
Inspector General (IGP)
Head of Nigeria Police Force. ~₦980,000/mo. |
₦11,760,000 | ₦980,000 per month | Presidential appointment |
* Steps 2–5 are incremental. Progression through steps is annual. Figures are basic salary only — allowances are additional. Last updated: August 10, 2026.
Police Pay Allowances
In addition to basic salary, Police Pay workers receive the following allowances. These significantly increase total take-home pay above the basic figures in the table above.
Frequently Asked Questions — Police Pay Salary Scale
What is the Police Pay salary scale in Nigeria?
Nigeria Police Force Pay Structure (Police Pay) covers Officers and constables of the Nigeria Police Force. The entry-level grade (Police Constable) earns ₦840,000 per year (approximately ₦70,000 per month) at Step 1. The highest grade (Inspector General (IGP)) earns ₦11,760,000 per year at Step 1.
How much does a Police Pay worker earn per month?
Monthly salaries under Police Pay range from approximately ₦70,000 at entry level to ₦1,192,317 at the top grade. These are basic salary figures — total take-home is higher when housing, transport, and other allowances are added.
How does Police Pay compare to the minimum wage?
Nigeria's minimum wage is ₦70,000/month (₦840,000/year) as of 2024. The Police Pay entry grade (Police Constable) annual basic of ₦840,000 translates to approximately ₦70,000 per month basic, with total compensation higher after allowances.
What allowances do Police Pay workers receive?
Housing Allowance: 25.00% of annual basic salary. Transport Allowance: 15.00% of annual basic salary. Utility Allowance: 10.00% of annual basic salary. Leave Allowance: 10.00% of annual basic salary. Hazard Allowance: ₦20,000 fixed monthly. Uniform Allowance: ₦10,000 fixed monthly. Meal Subsistence: ₦8,000 fixed monthly. Medical Cover: ₦0 fixed monthly. Pension: ₦0 fixed monthly. Rank Allowance (AIG+): ₦50,000 fixed monthly. 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: September 25, 2026.