Nigeria’s public service workers are set for improved earnings following the implementation of the new national minimum wage approved by President Bola Tinubu, with fresh details revealing how much civil servants will earn across various grade levels.
The revised Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS) outlines salaries for workers from entry-level positions to senior management ranks, reflecting the government’s effort to improve workers’ welfare amid rising economic pressures.
A review of the salary structure shows significant differences across grade levels, with annual earnings ranging from ₦930,000 for the lowest cadre to over ₦3.8 million for senior management officers.
Entry-Level Workers to Earn Over ₦930,000 Annually
Under the new structure, officers on Grade Level 1, the lowest rung in the civil service, will earn between ₦930,000 and ₦1,002,621 annually, depending on their step level.
University Graduates Get Higher Pay
Civil servants on Grade Level 7, a category that typically includes degree holders, will earn between ₦1.27 million and ₦1.65 million per year.
For Grade Level 8 officers, often regarded as the professional cadre, salaries range from ₦1.47 million to ₦1.91 million annually.
Senior Officers Cross ₦2 Million Mark
The new wage structure also places Grade Level 10 officers among the biggest beneficiaries, with annual earnings ranging from ₦1.8 million to ₦2.35 million.
Management Staff to Earn Up to ₦3.8 Million
At the upper end of the salary scale, officers on Grade Level 15 will receive between ₦3.01 million and ₦3.84 million annually, highlighting the financial rewards attached to senior management positions in the public service.
What the New Salary Structure Means
The revised CONPSS salary scale is expected to improve workers’ purchasing power and strengthen career progression within the civil service. It also ensures that employees at different levels benefit from the implementation of the new minimum wage, while maintaining a structured pay system based on qualifications, experience and responsibilities.
The development comes as governments at federal and state levels continue discussions on the implementation and sustainability of the new wage regime across the country.