Nigerian Police Salary 2024, Ranks And Allowance.
The Nigerian Police is an essential part of the country’s security forces, responsible for maintaining law and order, protecting lives and property, and enforcing the law. The police force is divided into different ranks and levels, with salaries and allowances which depends on the rank and Salary which you possess. Before we talk about the Salary and Allowances, let’s first look at the Nigeria Police Ranks
Nigerian Police Ranks
The Nigerian Police ranks are divided into three categories: the senior Officers, Junior officers, and the Non commissioned officers just like the way the Nigerian Army ranks is divided. Each of these categories has different levels, with different salaries attached. The senior officers’ ranks are the highest in the Nigerian police force, and they include the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), and Commissioner of Police (CP).
The junior officers’ ranks include the Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), Superintendent of Police (SP), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), and Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP). The Non commissioned officers are the lowest rank in the Nigerian Police and they include the Police Constable (PC), Corporal, and Sergeant.
Police Officers who joined the Nigerian Police with SSCE certificate are given the rank of Constable while those that joined using NCE or National Diploma are given the rank of Corporal. Those that joined the Nigerian Police Force with BSC or HND graduates with the rank of ASP as their starting rank.
Nigeria Police Salary
The salaries of Nigerian police officers is structured based on ranks and educational qualifications, with the constables being the lowest paid and the senior officers receiving the highest. Those that joined the Nigerian Police Force with SSCE certificate are paid about ₦43,338 per month while the NCE and National Diploma holders receives about ₦50,318 per month. The HND and BSC holders in the Nigerian Police Force are paid about ₦156,318.32 as starting salary.
According to the Nigerian Police Force , the Inspector-General of Police is the highest paid Nigerian police officer, with a monthly salary of over N1 million. The Deputy Inspector General of Police earns a monthly salary of over N750,000, while the Assistant Inspector General of Police earns over N500,000 monthly.
Junior officers and constables receive lower salaries compared to senior officers, with a Police Constable earning approximately N43,293 per month. A Corporal earns around N50,000 per month, while a Sergeant earns around N55,000 per month. A Chief Superintendent of Police receives about N270,000 monthly, while a Superintendent of Police earns around N220,000 per month. Below is the complete Ranks And Salary of the Nigerian Police Force.
Nigerian Police Salary 2024 And Ranks
| Rank | Salary (monthly) |
|---|---|
| Inspector General of Police | ₦1,234,450.00 |
| Deputy Inspector General of Police | ₦846,572.80 |
| Assistant Inspector General of Police | ₦699,751.90 |
| Commissioner of Police | ₦502,970.50 |
| Deputy Commissioner of Police | ₦378,852.80 |
| Assistant Commissioner of Police | ₦212,938.20 |
| Chief Superintendent of Police | ₦199,723.96 |
| Superintendent of Police | ₦172,089.06 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police | ₦170,399.70 |
| Assistant Superintendent of Police | ₦156,318.39 |
| Inspector of Police | ₦87,135.10 |
| Sergeant Major | ₦62,204.88 |
| Sergeant | ₦55,973.90 |
| Corporal | ₦53,113.60 |
| Constable | ₦48,113.60 |
Nigerian Police Allowances
In addition to the Nigerian Police Salary, the Nigerian Police Force provides allowances to its officers. These allowances are meant to support the officers’ welfare and encourage them to perform their duties effectively. Some of the allowances provided by the Nigerian Police include the Risk Allowance, Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, and Uniform Allowance.
Risk Allowance: This allowance is paid to police officers who work in high-risk areas or those who perform risky duties. The Risk Allowance depends on the level of risk involved, and it ranges from N5,000 to N50,000 per month.
Rent Allowance: This allowance is paid to police officers who do not live in police barracks. The Rent Allowance varies from N30,000 to N50,000 per annum, depending on the rank of the officer.
Transport Allowance: This allowance is paid to police officers to support their transportation needs. It ranges from N27,000 to N50,000 per annum, depending on the rank of the officer.
Uniform Allowance: This allowance is paid to police officers to support the purchase of their uniforms. The Uniform Allowance ranges from N4,000 to N30,000 per annum, depending on the rank of the officer.
That’s all we have about the Nigerian Police Ranks And Salary, including the Allowance for the year 2024.
