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• Ikiodiete George
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Fg Judiciary Salary Scale, Grade Levels & Allowances For Staff In Nigeria (2025): Official Figures

If you’ve ever wondered how much court workers in Nigeria earn—whether you're eyeing a job as a court clerk or dreaming of becoming a Supreme Court Justice—this post breaks it all down clearly.

In 2025, the Federal Government of Nigeria has structured the judiciary’s salary under two main payment systems:

• CONPSS for regular court staff (clerks, typists, secretaries, etc.)
• Judicial salary structure for magistrates, judges, and justices

Let’s unpack each system—starting from the grassroots all the way to the judicial heavyweights.

Salary Structure for Non-Judicial Staff (CONPSS)

CONPSS (Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure) is used for non-judicial court staff. These are your admin officers, typists, clerical officers, registrars, drivers, etc.

Here's how much they earn based on Grade Levels (GL):

Note: Each year, staff can move up a “step” in their grade level, which slightly increases monthly earnings.

Allowances for Non-Judicial Staff

In addition to basic salaries, staff also receive:

• Transport Allowance
• Housing or Rent Allowance
• Meal/Utility Allowance
• Leave Bonus
• Uniform Allowance (where applicable)
• Training & Professional Development

Salary Structure for Judicial Officers (Judges & Justices)

Judicial officers in Nigeria—High Court Judges, Appeal Court Justices, and Supreme Court Justices—are not on the CONPSS. They have a separate, more robust salary system, which was recently upgraded by over 300% in 2024.

Here’s the breakdown of judicial salaries in 2025:

1. Supreme Court Justice (Including the CJN)

They also receive non-regular benefits such as estacode, furniture allowance, vehicle loan, and severance gratuity.

2. Court of Appeal Justices

Just like Supreme Court Justices, they receive housing support, estacode, leave grant, and more.

3. High Court & Federal Court Judges

This category includes judges of:

• High Court
• Federal High Court
• National Industrial Court
• Customary Court of Appeal
• Sharia Court of Appeal

Extra Allowances for Judges

Judicial officers are also entitled to:

• Housing/Rent Allowance
• Vehicle Maintenance or Fuel Allowance
• Leave Grant (Yearly)
• Estacode (for international trips) – Up to $1,300/night
• Utility, Entertainment, and Outfit Allowance
• Furniture Grant & Vehicle Loan
• Severance Gratuity at Retirement

Summary Table of Judiciary Salaries (2025)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who falls under CONPSS salary structure?
All non-judicial judiciary staff—clerks, secretaries, registrars, etc.

2. Who uses the judicial salary scale?
Justices and judges of all federal courts including the Supreme Court and High Court.

3. How often are promotions or pay increments?
Grade level step increments happen yearly. Promotions depend on vacancy, exams, and performance.

4. Are judicial allowances taxable?
Some allowances are tax-exempt, but basic salary and a few others may be subject to tax.

5. Can judiciary workers earn over ₦1 million a month?
Yes—especially at the judge level and above. Senior justices earn over ₦3 million monthly.

Final Thoughts

In 2025, judiciary salaries in Nigeria are more attractive than ever—especially for judges and senior judicial officers. With the updated structure:

• Entry-level staff can earn ₦100,000+
• Directors and senior officers earn up to ₦800,000
• Judges and justices take home ₦3–₦5 million monthly

Whether you’re already in the system or planning to join, the judiciary now offers strong compensation, allowances, and career growth in public service.

Thinking of working in Nigeria’s judiciary?
Now’s a great time to apply—especially with competitive salaries and comprehensive allowances!