The CONPSS Salary Structure 2026 covers eligible workers in Nigeria’s Federal Public Service from Grade Level 01 to Grade Level 17. Each worker’s basic salary depends on the Grade Level and Step attached to the position.
The Federal Government introduced the current CONPSS salary structure alongside the implementation of the new minimum wage in 2024. In 2026, the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) also approved a CONPSS peculiar allowance effective from 1 May 2026.
CONPSS Salary Structure 2026 by Grade Level
The published CONPSS scale starts at ₦930,000 annually on GL 01 and reaches ₦8,870,837 annually on GL 17. The monthly figures below show the annual salary divided by 12.
| Grade Level | Annual Salary Range | Monthly Equivalent |
| GL 01 | ₦930,000 – ₦1,002,621 | ₦77,500 – ₦83,552 |
| GL 02 | ₦934,160 – ₦1,036,413 | ₦77,847 – ₦86,368 |
| GL 03 | ₦937,713 – ₦1,063,398 | ₦78,143 – ₦88,616 |
| GL 04 | ₦950,243 – ₦1,101,250 | ₦79,187 – ₦91,771 |
| GL 05 | ₦973,123 – ₦1,148,543 | ₦81,094 – ₦95,712 |
| GL 06 | ₦1,041,786 – ₦1,255,619 | ₦86,815 – ₦104,635 |
| GL 07 | ₦1,277,667 – ₦1,653,093 | ₦106,472 – ₦137,758 |
| GL 08 | ₦1,479,276 – ₦1,914,514 | ₦123,273 – ₦159,543 |
| GL 09 | ₦1,642,126 – ₦2,182,938 | ₦136,844 – ₦181,912 |
| GL 10 | ₦1,806,041 – ₦2,356,897 | ₦150,503 – ₦196,408 |
| GL 11 | ₦2,007,152 – ₦2,666,445 | ₦167,263 – ₦222,204 |
| GL 12 | ₦2,186,637 – ₦2,875,506 | ₦182,220 – ₦239,626 |
| GL 13 | ₦2,358,936 – ₦3,102,000 | ₦196,578 – ₦258,500 |
| GL 14 | ₦3,014,528 – ₦3,310,700 | ₦251,211 – ₦275,892 |
| GL 15 | ₦3,014,528 – ₦3,847,474 | ₦251,211 – ₦320,623 |
| GL 16 | ₦4,618,250 – ₦5,353,160 | ₦384,854 – ₦446,097 |
| GL 17 | ₦6,918,560 – ₦8,870,837 | ₦576,547 – ₦739,236 |
The figures represent salary before deductions and do not show an employee’s final take-home pay.
CONPSS Starting Salary and Salary Steps
The starting point on the published scale is GL 01 Step 1, with an annual salary of ₦930,000 or ₦77,500 per month.
CONPSS uses Steps to determine where an employee sits within a Grade Level. An officer on GL 07 Step 1 therefore earns less than another officer on GL 07 at a higher Step.
For example, GL 07 starts at ₦1,277,667 and reaches ₦1,653,093 at Step 14. GL 08 moves from ₦1,479,276 at Step 1 to ₦1,914,514 at Step 14, while GL 10 moves from ₦1,806,041 to ₦2,356,897.
CONPSS Salary for Graduates and HND Holders
Educational qualification plays an important role when candidates apply for Federal Public Service positions.
HND holders commonly enter positions placed on GL 07, while bachelor’s degree holders commonly enter graduate positions on GL 08.
An HND holder entering at GL 07 Step 1 would have an annual salary of ₦1,277,667, while a bachelor’s degree holder entering at GL 08 Step 1 would have ₦1,479,276 annually.
The advertised position determines the actual Grade Level, so a qualification alone does not guarantee a particular salary grade.
CONPSS Salary by Qualification
Entry grades vary according to the qualification and the requirements of the position.
| Qualification | Common Entry Grade |
| First School Leaving Certificate | GL 01–02 |
| SSCE | GL 03–04 |
| OND/NCE | GL 06 |
| HND | GL 07 |
| Bachelor’s degree | GL 08 |
The recruitment advertisement sets the required qualification and Grade Level for each position.
CONPSS Grade Level 7, 8, 10, 15 and 17 Salaries
Several Grade Levels attract particular attention from job seekers because they cover common entry and senior positions.
GL 07: ₦1,277,667 to ₦1,653,093 annually, or about ₦106,472 to ₦137,758 monthly.
GL 08: ₦1,479,276 to ₦1,914,514 annually, or about ₦123,273 to ₦159,543 monthly.
GL 10: ₦1,806,041 to ₦2,356,897 annually, or about ₦150,503 to ₦196,408 monthly.
GL 15: ₦3,014,528 to ₦3,847,474 annually, or about ₦251,211 to ₦320,623 monthly.
GL 17: ₦6,918,560 to ₦8,870,837 annually, or about ₦576,547 to ₦739,236 monthly.
GL 17 is the highest Grade Level in the published CONPSS structure.
List of Agencies Under CONPSS Salary Structure
The list of agencies under the CONPSS salary structure includes the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), National Population Commission (NPC), Nigerian Railway Corporation and Voice of Nigeria (VON). Other federal agencies also adopted CONPSS.
The following agencies and federal institutions are associated with the CONPSS salary structure in available salary-structure records and reports:
| No. | Agency | Abbreviation |
| 1 | Nigerian Television Authority | NTA |
| 2 | Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria | FRCN |
| 3 | Nigerian Postal Service | NIPOST |
| 4 | National Population Commission | NPC |
| 5 | Voice of Nigeria | VON |
| 6 | Nigerian Railway Corporation | NRC |
| 7 | National Archives of Nigeria | — |
| 8 | National Commission for Museums and Monuments | NCMM |
| 9 | News Agency of Nigeria | NAN |
| 10 | National Council for Arts and Culture | NCAC |
How Many Agencies Are Under CONPSS?
Sources that discuss the CONPSS structure identify more than 50 agencies as having adopted it.
However, the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission does not publish a current master list on its CONPSS webpage naming every agency. NSIWC instead publishes the CONPSS salary structure and related circulars.
Therefore, the 10 agencies listed above are not the complete number of agencies under CONPSS.
CONPSS Promotion and Salary Progression
Promotion can move an officer to a higher Grade Level, while Step progression can increase salary within the existing grade.
The applicable public service rules determine when an officer qualifies for promotion or movement to another Step.
The officer’s position, cadre, qualification and service conditions also affect appointment and career progression.
CONPSS Allowance in 2026
The 2026 CONPSS salary structure also includes a separate development involving allowances.
NSIWC approved a CONPSS peculiar allowance effective from 1 May 2026. The allowance does not replace the basic salary figures in the CONPSS table.
NSIWC also issued a May 2026 circular covering Daily Travelling Allowance, estacode and other allowances for Federal Public Service officers on GL 01 to GL 17.
CONPSS Salary and Take-Home Pay
The salary shown in the CONPSS table is different from the amount an employee receives after deductions.
Tax, pension contributions and other authorised deductions can reduce the amount paid to an employee each month.
Allowances can also affect total earnings, depending on the officer’s position and applicable conditions of service.
Who Falls Under CONPSS?
CONPSS means Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure and applies to eligible workers covered by the Federal Public Service salary framework.
The Federal Government uses separate salary structures for several professions and institutions. For example, the Nigeria Customs Service salary structure follows CONPASS, which uses Grade Levels and Steps to determine officers’ pay.
| Salary Structure | Full Meaning |
| CONPSS | Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure |
| CONPASS | Consolidated Paramilitary Salary Structure |
| CONHESS | Consolidated Health Salary Structure |
| CONMESS | Consolidated Medical Salary Structure |
| CONUASS | Consolidated University Academic Salary Structure |
| CONPCASS | Consolidated Polytechnics and Colleges of Education Academic Salary Structure |
| CONRAISS | Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure |
The worker’s occupation, institution and applicable conditions of service determine the salary structure.
FAQs: CONPSS Salary Structure
What is the CONPSS salary structure?
CONPSS stands for Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure. It covers eligible Federal Public Service positions across Grade Levels 01 to 17.
What is the lowest CONPSS salary?
The lowest published figure is ₦930,000 annually at GL 01 Step 1, equivalent to ₦77,500 per month before deductions.
How much is CONPSS GL 07 salary?
GL 07 ranges from ₦1,277,667 to ₦1,653,093 annually, equivalent to about ₦106,472 to ₦137,758 monthly.
How much is CONPSS GL 08 salary?
GL 08 ranges from ₦1,479,276 to ₦1,914,514 annually, equivalent to about ₦123,273 to ₦159,543 monthly.
How much is CONPSS GL 10 salary?
GL 10 ranges from ₦1,806,041 to ₦2,356,897 annually, equivalent to about ₦150,503 to ₦196,408 monthly.
How much is CONPSS GL 15 salary?
GL 15 ranges from ₦3,014,528 to ₦3,847,474 annually, equivalent to about ₦251,211 to ₦320,623 monthly.
How much is CONPSS GL 17 salary?
GL 17 ranges from ₦6,918,560 to ₦8,870,837 annually, equivalent to about ₦576,547 to ₦739,236 monthly.
What Grade Level does an HND holder enter?
An HND holder commonly enters at GL 07, depending on the advertised position.
What Grade Level does a bachelor’s degree holder enter?
A bachelor’s degree holder commonly enters at GL 08 for graduate-entry positions.
Does CONPSS salary include the 2026 allowance?
No. The CONPSS peculiar allowance approved for 2026 is separate from the basic salary figures.
Is CONPSS the same as CONPASS?
No. CONPSS covers eligible Federal Public Service workers, while CONPASS covers eligible paramilitary personnel.
