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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)
Structure by Role Category
Non-Academic Staff (CONTISS 01–06)
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Roles: Clerks, lab assistants, drivers, security.
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Typical Pay Bands:
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Level 01: ₦120k–₦160k
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Level 06: ₦250k–₦370k
Mid-Level Professionals (CONTISS 07–12)
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Roles: Technologists, librarians, deputy department heads.
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Typical Pay Bands:
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Level 07: ₦370k–₦490k
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Level 12: ₦490k–₦630k
Senior Officers (CONTISS 13–17)
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Roles: Deputy registrar, directors, chief officers.
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Typical Pay Bands:
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Level 13: ₦630k–₦820k
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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:
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Housing & Transport Allowances
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Medical & Life Insurance
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Overtime & Duty Allowances
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Pension Contributions
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Annual Increment & Promotion Structure
These extras make total compensation well above the base pay.
Career & Salary Progression
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Employees start at entry level and progress upward with experience, performance, and vacancies.
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From Level 01 to 17, it’s possible to move from junior support roles to top management with years of dedicated service.
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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
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Scale range: ₦120k – ₦1,400k+ monthly across 17 levels.
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Covers both academic and non-academic staff
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Includes a clear career progression path
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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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