New salary structure in nigeria 2019

In 2019, the Nigerian government introduced a new salary structure for federal civil servants, which was aimed at improving the welfare of workers and addressing the issue of poverty. The new salary structure, which was implemented in July 2019, is based on a new minimum wage of N30,000 (approximately $80) per month.

Here are some key features of the new salary structure:

  1. Minimum Wage: The new minimum wage is N30,000 per month, which is a significant increase from the previous minimum wage of N18,000 per month.
  2. Salary Grades: The new salary structure has 17 salary grades, ranging from Grade Level 01 to Grade Level 17. Each grade level has a specific salary range, with the highest salary range being N2,500,000 per month for Grade Level 17.
  3. Salary Ranges: The salary ranges for each grade level are as follows:
    • Grade Level 01-03: N30,000 - N50,000 per month
    • Grade Level 04-06: N50,000 - N80,000 per month
    • Grade Level 07-09: N80,000 - N120,000 per month
    • Grade Level 10-12: N120,000 - N180,000 per month
    • Grade Level 13-15: N180,000 - N250,000 per month
    • Grade Level 16-17: N250,000 - N2,500,000 per month
  4. Allowances: In addition to the basic salary, federal civil servants are entitled to various allowances, including:
    • Housing Allowance: 10% of basic salary
    • Transport Allowance: 10% of basic salary
    • Uniform Allowance: 5% of basic salary
    • Danger Allowance: 10% of basic salary
    • Hardship Allowance: 10% of basic salary
  5. Pension: Federal civil servants are entitled to a pension scheme, which is managed by the National Pension Commission (NPC).
  6. Leave: Federal civil servants are entitled to annual leave, which is 20 working days per year.
  7. Promotion: Federal civil servants can be promoted to higher grade levels based on their performance and availability of vacancies.

It's worth noting that the new salary structure is applicable to all federal civil servants, including those in the executive, legislative, and judicial arms of government. However, the implementation of the new salary structure may vary depending on the agency or ministry, and some agencies may have different salary structures or allowances.