Niger State • Civil Service Salary • 2026

Niger State Civil Service Salary Structure 2026

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

Minimum Wage ₦80,000/mo Effective November 2024
GL8 Graduate Entry ₦200,000–₦300,000 monthly basic
Teacher Entry (GL7–8) ₦200,000–₦275,000 monthly basic
GL17 Director (max) ₦580,000/mo Step 15 maximum
Allowances add 30%+ housing+transport+utility
Pay structure CONPSS GL1–GL17 + 15 steps

Niger State Salary & Wages 2026 — Overview

Niger State civil servants are paid under the CONPSS — Nigeria's unified state civil service pay framework. The current minimum wage in Niger State is ₦80,000 per month, effective November 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 Niger State civil service enters at GL8, earning ₦200,000–₦300,000/month basic. With standard allowances, total monthly take-home is approximately ₦260,000–₦420,000.

Niger State implemented an ₦80,000 minimum wage for state and local-government workers from November 2024. The state has also maintained worker-welfare measures, including wage awards and other employment benefits. In October 2025, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago announced a ₦20,000 wage award for teachers and approved an increase in teachers’ retirement age to 65, subject to legislative domestication.

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Niger 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 ₦80,000 ₦100,000 ₦104,000 – ₦138,000
GL 02 Messenger / Office Assistant / Driver SSCE (partial) ₦80,000 ₦105,000 ₦104,000 – ₦144,900
GL 03 Clerk / Typist / Receptionist SSCE 5 O-level credits ₦80,000 ₦115,000 ₦104,000 – ₦158,700
GL 04 Senior Clerk / Clerical Officer / Assistant SSCE + 2 yrs exp ₦80,000 ₦125,000 ₦104,000 – ₦172,500
GL 05 Executive Officer / Senior Clerical Officer SSCE + 4 yrs / promotion ₦85,000 ₦135,000 ₦110,500 – ₦186,300
GL 06 Higher Executive Officer / Technical Officer / OND OND / ND ₦95,000 ₦150,000 ₦123,500 – ₦206,999
GL 07 Assistant Executive Officer / NCE / HND HND / NCE Certificate ₦150,000 ₦185,000 ₦195,000 – ₦255,299
GL 08 ★ Graduate Administrative Officer II — Graduate Entry (BSc/BA/BEd) BSc / BA / BEd (First Degree) ₦200,000 ₦300,000 ₦260,000 – ₦413,999
GL 09 Administrative Officer I / Professional Officer BSc + 1yr or MSc direct ₦225,000 ₦330,000 ₦292,500 – ₦455,399
GL 10 Senior Administrative Officer / Senior Professional 3–5 yrs post-entry ₦250,000 ₦365,000 ₦325,000 – ₦503,699
GL 11 Principal Officer / Senior Professional Promotion from GL10 ₦280,000 ₦405,000 ₦364,000 – ₦558,900
GL 12 Principal Officer / Unit Head 8+ yrs total ₦315,000 ₦440,000 ₦409,500 – ₦607,200
GL 13 Chief Officer / Senior Principal Promotion from GL12 ₦350,000 ₦475,000 ₦455,000 – ₦655,500
GL 14 Assistant Director / Senior Management Officer Promotion from GL12 ₦390,000 ₦510,000 ₦507,000 – ₦703,800
GL 15 Deputy Director / Chief Inspector Promotion from GL14 ₦425,000 ₦545,000 ₦552,500 – ₦752,100
GL 16 Director I / Senior Director Promotion from GL15 ₦460,000 ₦560,000 ₦598,000 – ₦772,799
GL 17 Director / Permanent Secretary — Senior Management Top management ₦530,000 ₦580,000 ₦689,000 – ₦800,399

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.

Niger State Teacher Salary Structure 2026

Teachers in Niger 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 ₦200,000 – ₦275,000
Take-home est. ₦260,000 – ₦385,000
Senior Teacher GL10–12

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

Basic /mo ₦260,000 – ₦426,250
Take-home est. ₦338,000 – ₦596,750
Principal / Head Teacher GL13–15

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

Basic /mo ₦330,000 – ₦550,000
Take-home est. ₦429,000 – ₦770,000

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.

Niger 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.

💡 Niger State Take-Home Pay Calculator

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FAQs — Niger State Civil Servant Salary

What is the minimum wage in Niger State?

The current minimum wage in Niger State is ₦80,000 per month, effective November 2024. Niger State approved and commenced payment of an ₦80,000 minimum wage for state and local government civil servants from November 2024.

How much does Niger State pay civil servants per month?

Niger State civil servants earn between ₦80,000/month at Grade Level 1 (lowest) and ₦580,000/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 Niger State per month?

Grade Level 8 (GL8) is the standard entry grade for university degree holders (BSc, BA, BEd) in Niger State civil service. GL8 basic salary in Niger State ranges from ₦200,000 (Step 1, new entrant) to ₦300,000 (Step 15, longest-serving). With housing (15%), transport (10%), and utility (5%) allowances, estimated monthly take-home is approximately ₦260,000–₦405,000.

How much is teacher salary in Niger State per month?

Teachers in Niger State earn based on grade level. Entry-level teachers — NCE holders (GL7) and degree holders (GL8) — earn ₦200,000–₦275,000/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 Niger State civil servants receive?

Niger 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 Niger State salary structure called?

Niger 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.