The Nigerian Federal Government has implemented a revised salary structure across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) following the approval of a new national minimum wage of ₦70,000. This updated structure officially took effect on July 29, 2024, and it significantly boosts the earnings of federal civil servants under different consolidated salary schemes.
In this post, we break down the Federal Government Salary Scale for 2025, covering monthly salaries under key structures like CONPSS, CONHESS, CONMESS, CONUASS, and more.
1. Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS)
CONPSS applies to federal civil servants in core ministries and administrative departments.
| Grade Level | Step 1 Monthly Salary (₦) |
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| GL 01 | ₦70,000 |
| GL 04 | ₦110,000 |
| GL 05 | ₦125,000 |
| GL 08 | ₦180,000 – ₦210,000 |
| GL 12 | ₦290,000 – ₦330,000 |
| GL 17 | ₦517,952 |
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Average Salary: ₦273,976/month
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Allowances Included: Housing, transport, leave grant, and hazard (where applicable)
2. Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS)
CONHESS is designed for health professionals like nurses, lab scientists, and physiotherapists.
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Entry Level (CONHESS 07): ₦165,000 – ₦220,000
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Mid-Level (CONHESS 09–12): ₦250,000 – ₦400,000
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Senior Level (CONHESS 13+): ₦500,000 and above
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Extra Benefits: Shift allowance, risk allowance, on-call duty pay
3. Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS)
CONMESS is exclusive to medical doctors, dentists, and consultants in federal hospitals.
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Interns: ₦190,000 – ₦210,000
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Resident Doctors: ₦280,000 – ₦400,000
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Consultants: ₦550,000 – ₦900,000
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Additional Perks: Call duty, hazard, and professional allowances
4. Consolidated Universities Academic Salary Structure (CONUASS)
This structure applies to lecturers and academic staff in Nigerian public universities.
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Graduate Assistant (CONUASS 1): ₦160,000 – ₦180,000
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Lecturer II/III (CONUASS 2–3): ₦200,000 – ₦300,000
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Senior Lecturer – Professor: ₦400,000 – ₦900,000
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Other Benefits: Academic allowances, publication grants, sabbatical leave
5. Consolidated Tertiary Institutions Salary Structure (CONTEDISS)
CONTEDISS is for non-academic staff in federal polytechnics and colleges of education.
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Entry-Level Staff: ₦130,000 – ₦170,000
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Senior Admin Staff: ₦250,000 – ₦450,000
6. Consolidated Paramilitary Salary Structure (CONPASS)
Used by agencies like Immigration, Customs, Civil Defence, and Correctional Services.
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Assistant Cadre: ₦70,000 – ₦100,000
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Inspectorate Cadre: ₦110,000 – ₦150,000
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Superintendent Cadre: ₦180,000 – ₦300,000
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Benefits: Uniform, risk, and housing allowances, plus promotion bonuses
7. Consolidated Armed Forces Salary Structure (CONAFSS)
For military personnel in the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force.
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Private/Soldier: ₦80,000 – ₦100,000
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Lieutenant – Major: ₦180,000 – ₦400,000
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Colonel & Above: ₦500,000 – ₦1,000,000
8. Consolidated Police Salary Structure (CONPOSS)
This applies to police officers in the Nigeria Police Force.
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Constable: ₦70,000 – ₦95,000
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Inspector: ₦120,000 – ₦180,000
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Assistant Superintendent (ASP): ₦200,000 – ₦300,000
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Commissioner of Police: ₦500,000 – ₦900,000
9. Consolidated Intelligence Community Salary Structure (CONICSS)
CONICSS is used by intelligence agencies like DSS, NIA, and others.
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Junior Cadre: ₦120,000 – ₦180,000
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Senior Cadre: ₦300,000 – ₦600,000
10. Other Specialized Salary Structures
Some government agencies have unique structures with significantly higher pay scales:
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FIRS (Federal Inland Revenue Service)
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CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria)
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NDIC (Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation)
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NNPC (Nigerian National Petroleum Company)
These often include bonuses, allowances, and performance-based incentives.
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Has the ₦70,000 minimum wage been implemented across all agencies?
Yes, the new wage has been applied to all federal workers from July 2024.
Q2. Do all federal employees earn the same salary?
No. Salaries vary based on grade level, agency, and salary structure.
Q3. Are allowances part of the monthly salary?
In most cases, allowances such as transport, housing, and hazard are paid separately.
Q4. Which agency pays the highest starting salary?
Top-paying agencies include NNPC, CBN, and FIRS, with entry-level salaries starting from ₦200,000+.
Q5. Where can I find official salary circulars?
Visit the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) for verified and updated documents.
Conclusion
The Federal Government Salary Scale for 2025 reflects a bold move to improve the welfare of public servants amid rising economic challenges. Whether you're in education, healthcare, military, or administration, this new structure promotes transparency, better compensation, and professional growth.
Staying informed about your salary structure helps you make smarter career and financial decisions—especially if you're job hunting or planning for promotion within the civil service.
