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Ikiodiete George
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Contiss Salary Scale In Nigeria (2025): Academic & Non-Academic Employees Pay Structure
CONTISS (Consolidated Tertiary Institutions Salary Structure) is the standardized pay framework for both academic and non-academic staff in federal tertiary institutions like universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. It sets transparent, role-based pay bands ranging from entry-level support to professors and senior technical officers.
CONTISS Salary Bands (2025 Overview)
|
CONTISS Level |
Approx. Monthly Salary (₦) |
|
01–03 (Support Staff) |
₦120,000 – ₦260,000 |
|
04–06 (Clerical / Lab Staff) |
₦260,000 – ₦370,000 |
|
07–09 (Technologists / Librarians) |
₦370,000 – ₦490,000 |
|
10–12 (Senior Tech / Deputy Librarian) |
₦490,000 – ₦630,000 |
|
13 (Chief Security Officer, etc.) |
₦630,000 – ₦820,000 |
|
14–15 (Deputy Directors) |
₦820,000 – ₦1,050,000 |
|
16–17 (Registrar, AS/D-Director) |
₦1,050,000 – ₦1,400,000+ |
- Overall range: ₦120,647 – ₦493,347 monthly (average ~₦307k)
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Structure by Role Category
Non-Academic Staff (CONTISS 01–06)
- Roles: Clerks, lab assistants, drivers, security.
- Typical Pay Bands:
- Level 01: ₦120k–₦160k
- Level 06: ₦250k–₦370k
Mid-Level Professionals (CONTISS 07–12)
- Roles: Technologists, librarians, deputy department heads.
- Typical Pay Bands:
- Level 07: ₦370k–₦490k
- Level 12: ₦490k–₦630k
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Senior Officers (CONTISS 13–17)
- Roles: Deputy registrar, directors, chief officers.
- Typical Pay Bands:
- Level 13: ₦630k–₦820k
- Level 15: ₦1.05m+
Entry Requirements per Level
|
CONTISS Level |
Common Roles |
Minimum Qualification |
|
01–03 |
Cleaners, security, drivers |
SSCE / Grade II / NABTEB |
|
04–06 |
Clerks, lab assistants, typists |
OND / NCE / Diploma |
|
07–09 |
Technologists, accountants |
HND / Bachelor’s degree |
|
10–12 |
Deputy officers, senior librarians |
Higher degrees + experience |
|
13 – 17 |
Directors, permanent secretaries |
Masters/PhD + seniority |
Allowances & Perks
CONTISS staff benefit from:
- Housing & Transport Allowances
- Medical & Life Insurance
- Overtime & Duty Allowances
- Pension Contributions
- Annual Increment & Promotion Structure
These extras make total compensation well above the base pay.
Career & Salary Progression
- Employees start at entry level and progress upward with experience, performance, and vacancies.
- From Level 01 to 17, it’s possible to move from junior support roles to top management with years of dedicated service.
- Pay increases can span several hundred percent over a full career path.
Key FAQs
Q: What’s the lowest CONTISS salary?
The entry-level slot is around ₦120k/month (Levels 01–03).
Q: How high can it go for a registrar or director?
Staff at Levels 15–17 can earn over ₦1 million monthly.
Q: Is there gender-based pay disparity?
Some data suggest slight variation by gender, but official policy treats pay equally for the same level.
Final Summary
- Scale range: ₦120k – ₦1,400k+ monthly across 17 levels.
- Covers both academic and non-academic staff
- Includes a clear career progression path
- Offers rich allowances and benefits
If you’re eyeing university or college roles—whether teaching, researching, or administrative—CONTISS provides a transparent, rewarding salary structure that supports both entry and executive-level careers.
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