Nigerian civil servants on Grade Level 8 now earn between N1,479,276 and N1,914,514 annually, depending on their step within the scale, following the new minimum wage signed under President Bola Tinubu's administration. The figures fall under the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS), the framework that governs pay across Nigeria's federal civil service.
CONPSS Level 8 Salary Breakdown
CONPSS covers 17 grade levels in total, and a worker's position within each level is shaped by their qualifications, length of service, and performance record. Grade Level 8 has 14 steps, with each step representing a progression in earnings. Below is the full breakdown:
- Step 1: N1,479,276
- Step 2: N1,512,756
- Step 3: N1,546,235
- Step 4: N1,579,715
- Step 5: N1,613,195
- Step 6: N1,646,675
- Step 7: N1,680,155
- Step 8: N1,713,635
- Step 9: N1,747,115
- Step 10: N1,780,595
- Step 11: N1,814,075
- Step 12: N1,847,555
- Step 13: N1,881,034
- Step 14: N1,914,514
The gap between the lowest and highest steps at this level amounts to N435,238, reflecting how significantly length of service can affect take-home pay within a single grade.
What the New Minimum Wage Means for Civil Servants
Interest in the salary structure has grown since Tinubu's government approved a new national minimum wage, which triggered a review of earnings across the public sector. Civil servants and job seekers have been keenly examining each grade level to understand what the adjusted structure means in practical terms.
Workers at Grade Level 8 are typically mid-level employees with some years of experience in the civil service. Their earnings sit above the entry-level grades but below the senior cadre, making this level a reference point for many who are planning career progression within the federal workforce.
Context and Further Reporting
Legit.ng earlier reported that a document from the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) revealed what the Nigerian president currently receives as hardship allowance. The new minimum wage has prompted fresh scrutiny of what each grade level pays, with the Level 8 breakdown now serving as a key reference for mid-level civil servants assessing their earnings under the updated structure.
