Neco Staff Salary Structure And Allowance In Nigeria (2025): Monthly Pay, Bonuses & Official Figures

The National Examinations Council (NECO) manages Nigeria’s major secondary and primary exams, including the SSCE and BECE. Understanding its pay structure can help aspiring applicants and current staff plan finances and career growth.

This 2025 guide clarifies the salary scale by grade level, allowances, and extra earnings such as examiner fees.

Salary Structure by Grade Level

NECO employs a graded salary system aligned with the CONRAISS/CONPSS scale, adjusted by qualification and position.

• Entry-Level (GL 4–6): Clerical Officers, Drivers, Assistants

• Qualification: SSCE or equivalent

• Monthly Pay: ₦40,000 – ₦60,000

• Middle-Level (GL 7–9): OND, Diploma holders

• Monthly Pay: ₦65,000 – ₦85,000

• Graduate Entry (GL 8–10): BSc / HND

• Monthly Pay: ₦90,000 – ₦120,000

• Senior Staff (GL 12–14): Experienced Officers, Unit Heads

• Monthly Pay: ₦130,000 – ₦160,000

• Directors & Management (GL 15–17)

• Monthly Pay: ₦180,000 – ₦350,000

Fresh Graduate Example (GL 8/HND or BSc): ₦90,000 – ₦110,000/month
Diploma Holder (GL 7): ₦65,000 – ₦85,000/month
SSCE Staff (lower GL): ₦40,000 – ₦55,000/month

Allowances & Benefits

NECO staff receive significant extra compensation, including:

• Housing/Rent Allowance

• Transport Allowance

• Meal Subsidies

• Hazard/Risk Allowances for field work

• Annual Leave Bonuses

• Medical Allowances

• Furniture Grants for senior roles

• Uniform Allowance for support and security staff

These frequently exceed the basic salary, especially when combined with ad-hoc exam-related payments.

Earnings as Ad-Hoc Examiner or Supervisor

NECO also engages teachers and educational professionals during exam seasons, offering lucrative short-term earnings:

• Exam Marking Fees: ₦500 – ₦1,000 per script, depending on subject and complexity.

• Supervisor Stipend: ₦25,000 – ₦35,000 per exam week.

• Duty Travel Allowance (DTA): Covers accommodation, feeding, field logistics.

  • One user reported DTA earnings up to ₦1.4 million for overseas examiner stint. Often, daily DTA rates are around ₦15,000 depending on rank and locality.

Many staff rely on these temporary earnings more than the base salary during exam seasons.

Summary Table: NECO Monthly Income Estimates (2025)

Conclusion

NECO offers a structured pay scale aligned with qualifications and responsibilities. Base salaries range from ₦40K for entry clerical roles to ₦350K for senior management. Exam seasons bring substantial additional income through marking fees, DTA, and supervision roles—often essential for supplementing take-home pay.