The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) of Nigeria has introduced an updated salary structure for 2025, reflecting current economic realities and the need to retain skilled professionals in the public sector.
This new structure includes adjustments across various salary categories, ensuring a systematic progression for employees based on experience, qualifications, and job responsibilities.
Overview of the 2025 Salary Structure
The revised salary framework is divided into three main categories:
1. Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS) – For general civil servants.
2. Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS) – For employees in research institutions.
3. Consolidated Tertiary Institutions Salary Structure (CONTISS) – For staff in federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
1. Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS)
This structure applies to most federal civil servants, including administrative, executive, and clerical staff. The new salary adjustment includes a 15% increase across all levels.
Grade Levels 01 – 06: Entry-level staff (clerical officers, secretaries, etc.) – ₦30,000 to ₦60,000 monthly.
Grade Levels 07 – 10: Mid-level officers (administrative officers, technical staff) – ₦70,000 to ₦150,000 monthly.
Grade Levels 12 – 14: Senior officers and managers – ₦200,000 to ₦350,000 monthly.
Grade Levels 15 – 17: Directors and permanent secretaries – ₦400,000 to ₦700,000 monthly.
2. Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS)
This salary structure caters to employees in research and allied institutions, with an 18% average salary increase in 2024.
Grade Levels 01 – 06: Junior research staff – ₦35,000 to ₦70,000 monthly.
Grade Levels 07 – 10: Research officers and senior technical staff – ₦80,000 to ₦160,000 monthly.
Grade Levels 12 – 14: Senior researchers and department heads – ₦220,000 to ₦380,000 monthly.
Grade Levels 15 – 17: Directors of research institutes – ₦450,000 to ₦750,000 monthly.
3. Consolidated Tertiary Institutions Salary Structure (CONTISS)
This structure applies to staff in federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, with a 20% salary increment.
Grade Levels 01 – 06: Non-academic staff (lab attendants, admin assistants) – ₦40,000 to ₦80,000 monthly.
Grade Levels 07 – 10: Lecturers and senior non-academic staff – ₦90,000 to ₦180,000 monthly.
Grade Levels 12 – 14: Senior lecturers, principal officers, and department heads – ₦240,000 to ₦400,000 monthly.
Grade Levels 15 – 17: Professors, vice-chancellors, rectors – ₦500,000 to ₦800,000 monthly.
Key Takeaways
The 2024 salary adjustments reflect the government’s commitment to improving civil servants’ welfare.
Salary increases vary across categories, with CONPSS (15%), CONRAISS (18%), and CONTISS (20%) adjustments.
The reforms aim to enhance public sector efficiency and attract skilled professionals.