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Ikiodiete George
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Civil Service Salaries In Rivers State (2025): New Minimum Wage, Allowances, Benefits & More For Public Servants
Rivers State has been proactive in enhancing the welfare of its public servants. In 2025, the state’s civil service enjoys a strong compensation framework—highlighted by a ₦85,000 minimum wage, punctual payments, transparent pension handling, and robust allowance systems.
New Minimum Wage: ₦85,000 Monthly
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In October 2024, Governor Siminalayi Fubara approved a ₦85,000 minimum wage, going above the national benchmark of ₦70,000.
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The new wage was fully implemented starting with November 2024 salaries, as workers began receiving alerts for the increased pay.
Salary & Allowances Breakdown
Here’s a high-level estimate of monthly total earnings, combining basic salary with common allowances:
| Grade Level | Basic Salary (₦) | Allowances (₦) | Estimated Total (₦) |
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| Entry (01–06) | 85,000 – 120,000 | 15,000 – 25,000 | 100,000 – 145,000 |
| Mid-Level (07–12) | 121,000 – 180,000 | 25,000 – 45,000 | 146,000 – 225,000 |
| Senior (13–17) | 181,000 – 280,000 | 45,000 – 70,000 | 226,000 – 350,000 |
| Management (18+) | 281,000+ | 70,000+ | 350,000+ |
Allowances often include housing, transport, utility, meal, risk, uniform, and leave benefits.
Timely Salary Disbursements & Local Government Inclusion
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Salaries and pensions are regularly paid on time—a policy reiterated by Governor-appointed administrators .
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The ₦85,000 minimum wage also covers all local government workers, ensuring consistency across state and LG payrolls.
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Ongoing reforms include pension adjustments like ₦32,000 consequential increases for retirees and clearing of outstanding gratuities.
Pension & Retirement Benefits
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Pension disbursements are prompt and overseen as part of the state’s renewed payroll integrity push .
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Local initiatives include pensioner adjustments, reflecting a stronger post-retirement support framework .
Career Growth & Capacity Building
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Leadership plans include specialized training for top civil servants to enhance administrative qualityf
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The technical committee set up alongside the wage announcement continues to review arrears payment plans, ensuring equitable resolution.
Summary
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₦85,000 minimum wage, implemented from November 2024
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Monthly salaries and pensions consistently paid on schedule
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LG workers included in the pay reform
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Robust allowances package enhancing take-home pay
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Proactive pension and gratuity adjustments, including planned top-ups
FAQs
Q: What’s the current Rivers State minimum wage?
It’s ₦85,000 per month, higher than the federal standard, rolled out in Nov 2024.
Q: When do workers receive this pay?
The new wage kicked in with November 2024 salaries and is included monthly in standard payroll .
Q: Are local government workers included?
Yes—LG employees are now receiving the same ₦85,000 minimum wage.
Q: Are allowances still paid?
Absolutely. Alongside base pay, workers receive housing, transport, utility, meal, risk, uniform, and leave allowances.
Q: Are pensions being adjusted?
Yes—arrears are being cleared, and pensioners receive adjustments of around ₦32,000, with further welfare monitoring underway.
Conclusion
In 2025, Rivers State offers civil servants a comprehensive compensation framework: ₦85,000 minimum wage, consistent monthly payments, full allowance packages, inclusion of LG workers, active pension adjustments, and a focus on capacity building. These reforms affirm the state’s commitment to a motivated, stable, and professionally supported public service workforce.
