Nigerian Police New Salary Structure,Ranks,Symbols & Insignia

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The Nigeria Police Force is saddled with the
responsibility of enforcing law and order in Nigeria.

In this post we are quickly going to reveal how much Police officers earn monthly in Nigeria and also check out the Nigerian Police ranks and symbols.


The NPF has up to 371,800 personnels,there are plans by the federal government of Nigeria to expand this number to over 650,000 personnels.

The Nigerian Police Force has a command in all the 36 States of the Federation,these commands are grouped into 12 zones and 7 administrative organs. There are over 2,000 Police stations in Nigeria. 
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The Nigeria Police Force was first established in 1820,it was headed by it's first commissioner named General colonel KK.

The head of the Police in Nigeria is the Inspector General of Police.The Nigerian Police has different specified branches or arms which specializes in different operations / functions,these include:-
  • Force Intelligence Bureau
  • Administrative arm
  • Special Fra*d Unit
  • Legal Section
  • Forensic Science Laboratory
  • DCI Kaduna Annex and Counter Terrorism Unit
  • Interpol Liaison
  • Homi*ide
  • Police Mobile Force
  • Anti-Human Tr*fficking Unit
  • Anti-Fra*d Section
  • The Central Crim*nal Registry
  • X-Squad,General Investigation and the famous special Anti-R*bbery Squad popularly known as SARS.

Nigerian Police New Salary Structure,Ranks & Symbols

Q: Ranks In The Nigerian Police Force? 


The highest rank in the Nigerian police force is the rank of the Inspector-General of Police while the lowest rank is the rank of a police recruit. 

Listed below is the rank of the Nigerian Police Force from the highest rank to the lowest rank:- 
  • The Inspector-General of Police
  • The Deputy Inspector-General of Police
  • The Assistant Inspector-General of Police
  • The Commissioner of Police (In-charge of contingents in a state)
  • The Deputy Commissioner of Police
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  • The Asst. Commissioner of Police
  • The Chief Superintendent of Police
  • The Superintendent of Police
  • The Deputy Superintendent of Police
  • The Asst. Superintendent of Police
  • The Inspector of Police
  • Sergeant Major
  • Sergeant
  • Corporal
  • Constable
  • Police recruit

Q: Nigerian Police Salary,Ranks,Symbols And Insignia?

The Nigerian police salary is funded Nigerian citizens tax payers money.

The Inspector-General of Police is the highest paid member of the Nigerian Police,he or she is appointed by the president of the federal republic of Nigeria and can be sacked by only the president,the IGP has a four year tenure after which another IGP will be appointed.


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The least paid member of the Nigerian Police force is the recruit. 

Let's quickly take a look at the Nigerian Police ranks,salary and insignia. 

1. Police Recruit


Salary per month > N9,000
Annual Salary > N108,000

2. Police Constable


(a)Police Constable Grade Level 03

Salary per month > N43,000
Annual Salary > N519,000

(b) Police Constable Grade Level 10


Salary per month >  N51,000
Annual Salary- N613,363

3. Police Corporal


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(a) Police Corporal On Grade 04 

Salary per month > N44,000
Annual Salary > N536,586

(b) Police Corporal On Grade Level 04 (10)

Salary per month > N51,113
Annual Salary > N613,365.08

4. Police Sergeant




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(a) Police Sergeant On Grade 05 (step1)

Salary per month > N48,540
Annual Salary > N582,490
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(b) Police Sergent On Grade 05 (step 10)


Salary per month > N55,973
Annual Salary > N671,686



5. Sergeant Major


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(a) Sergeant Major On Grade 06 (step 1)

Salary per month > N62,204
Annual Salary > N661,737


(b) Sergent Major On Grade 06 (step 10)


Salary per month > N62,204
Annual Salary > N746,458

6. Cadet Inspector


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(a) Cadet Inspector On Grade Level 07 (step1)

Salary per month > N73,231
Annual Salary > N878,778


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(b) Cadet Inspector On Grade 07 (step10)



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Salary per month > N87,135

Annual Salary > N1,045,628

7. Assistant Superintendent Of Police


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(a) Assistant Superintendent Of Police On Grade 08 (step1)

Salary per month > N127,604
Annual Salary > N1,531,256


(b) Assistant Superintendent Of Police On Grade 08 (step10)


Salary per month > N144,152
Annual Salary > N1,729,824

(c) Assistant Superintendent Of Police On Grade 09 (step1)



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Salary per month > N136, 616

Annual Salary > N1,639,392

(d) Assistant Superintendent Of Police On Grade 09 (step10)



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Salary per month > N156,318

Annual Salary >  N1,875,820

8. Deputy Superintendent Of Police



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(a) Deputy Superintendent Of Police On Grade 10 (step1)
Salary per month > N148,000

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Annual Salary > N1,784,799

(b) Deputy Superintendent Of Police on Grade 10 (step10)

Salary per month > N170,000
Annual Salary > N2,044,796

(c) Superintendent Of Police On Grade 11 (step1)

Salary per month >  N161,478
Annual Salary < N1,937,739

9. Superintendent Of Police



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(a) Superintendent Of Police On Grade 11 (step 10)

Salary per month > N187,616
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Annual Salary > N2,251,400


10. Chief Of Superintendent Of Police




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(a) Chief Of Superintendent Of Police on Grade 12 (step1)


Salary per month > N172,000
Annual Salary > N2,065,068


(b) Chief Of Superintendent Of Police On Grade 12 (step8)


Salary per month > N199,723
Annual Salary > N2,396,687



11. Assistant Commissioner Of Police


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(a) Assistant Commissioner Of Police Grade 13 (step1)


Salary per month > N183,185
Annual Salary -N2,198,228.76

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(b) Assistant Commissioner Of Police Grade 13 (step10)


Salary per month > N212,938
Annual Salary > N2,555,257



12. Deputy Commissioner Of Police


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(a) Deputy Commissioner Of Police On Grade 14  (step1)

Salary per month > N242,715
Annual Salary > N2,912,587

(b) Deputy Commissioner Of Police On Grade 14 (step7)


Salary per month > N278,852
Annual Salary > N3,346,233

13. Commissioner Of Police



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(a) Commissioner Of Police on Grade 15 (step1)

Salary per month > N266,777
Annual Salary > N3,201,333
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(b) Commissioner Of Police on Grade 15 (step6)

Salary per month >  N302,970
Annual Salary >  N3,635,645

14. Assistant Inspector General Of Police




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Salary per month >  N499,751

Annual Salary > N5,997,022

15. Deputy Inspector General Of Police


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Salary per month > N546,572

Annual Salary > N6,558,872
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16. Inspector General Of Police, (IGP)


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IGP Salary per month > N711,498

IGP Annual Salary >  N8,537,976


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Note:
  • The information on this page is subject to change,figures stated here are only estimates and not 100% accurate.
  • The current minimum wage in Nigeria,applicable from 2011 is ₦18,000 per month,exclusive of all deductions,however there is a plan to increase the minimum wage paid to civil servants in Nigeria.
  • Nigerian Police officers are usually entitled to several allowances,gratuity and pension from the Federal Government of Nigeria.


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