Nigerian Police Ranks and Salaries Structures
The Nigerian police force is the principal law enforcement agency in Nigeria, first established in 1820 with Commissioner General Colonel KK being the first person to attain the highest rank in all the police but the Nigerian Police Force currently operating in the country was established in 1930.
The NPF has a staff strength of 371, 800 with plans to increase it to 650,000 by adding new recruits. It consist of 36 state commands which is grouped into 12 zones and 7 administrative organs. It is also currently headed by IGP Ibrahim Kpotun Idris.
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Functions of the NPF
The NPF performed conventional police functions and was responsible for internal security. It offers support to the prison, immigration and customs services. They also offer protection to top organisations like banks and finance offices within organisations.
They also perform military duties within or outside Nigeria as directed.
In this article, you will see the ranks and salary structures of the officers and members of the Nigerian Police Force.
Command or Authority structure in Nigerian Police Force (Nigerian Police Ranks )
The following are the ranks in the Nigerian Police Force arranged in descending order of authority.
- The Inspector-General of Police
- The Deputy Inspector-General of Police
- The Assistant Inspector-General of Police
- The Commissioner of Police
- The Deputy Commissioner of Police
- The Assistant Commissioner of Police
- The Chief Superintendent of police
- The Superintendent of police
- The Deputy Superintendent of police
- The Assistant Superintendent of police
- The Inspector of Police
- Sergeant Major
- Sergeant
- Corporal
- Constable
Nigerian Police Ranks And Salaries Structures
The following ranks of officers in the Nigerian Police Force are arranged in ascending order with the last on the list being of highest rank as will be seen.
1. Police Recruit
Monthly Salary: N9,019.42
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2. Police Constable -Grade Level 03
Monthly Salary: N43,293.80
Annual Salary: N519,525.6
Police Constable -Grade Level 10
Monthly Salary: N51,113.59
Annual Salary: N 613,363.08
3. Police Corporal –Grade Level 04 Step 1
Monthly Salary: N44,715.53
Annual Salary: N536,586.36
Police Corporal –Grade Level 04 Step10
Monthly Salary: N51,113.59
Annual Salary: N613,365.08
4. Police Sergeant –Grade 05 Step 1
Monthly Salary: N48,540.88
Annual Salary: N582,490.56
Police Sergeant –Grade 05 Step 10
Monthly Salary: N55,973.84
Annual Salary: N671,686.08
5. Sergeant Major –Grade 06 step 1
Monthly Salary: N55,144.81
Annual Salary: N661,737.72
Sergeant Major –Grade 06 Step 10
Monthly Salary: N62,204.88
Annual Salary: N786,458.56
6. Cadet Inspector –Grade Level 07 Step 1
Monthly Salary: N73,231.51
Annual Salary: N878,778.12
Cadet Inspector –Grade Level 07 Step 10
Monthly Salary: N87,135.70
Annual Salary: N1,045,628.4
7. Assistant Superintendent of Police –Grade 08 Step 1
Monthly Salary: N127,604.68
Annual Salary: N1,531,256.16
Assistant Superintendent of Police –Grade 08 Step 10
Monthly Salary: N144,152.07
Annual Salary: N1,729,824.84
8. Assistant Superintendent of Police –Grade 09 Step 1
Monthly Salary: N136,616.06
Annual Salary: N1,639,392.72
Assistant Superintendent of Police –Grade 09 Step 10
Monthly Salary: N156,318.39
Annual Salary: N1,875,820.68
9. Deputy Superintendent of Police –Grade 10 Step 1
Monthly Salary: N148,733.29
Annual Salary: N1,784,799.48
Deputy Superintendent of Police –Grade 10 Step 10
Monthly Salary: N170,399.69
Annual Salary: N2,044,796.28
10. Superintendent Of Police (SP) – Grade 11 step 1
Monthly Salary -N161,478.29
Annual Salary -N1,937,739.48
Superintendent Of Police (SP) –Grade 11 step 10
Monthly Salary- N187,616.69
Annual Salary-N2,251400.28
11. Chief Superintendent Of Police, CSP -Grade 12 step 1
Monthly Salary -N172,089.06
Annual Salary -N2,065,068.72
Chief Superintendent Of Police, CSP –Grade 12 step 8
Monthly Salary-N199,723.96
Annual Salary -N2,396,687.52
12. Assistant Commissioner Of Police, ACP -Grade 13 step
Monthly Salary-N183,185.73
Annual Salary -N2,198,228.76
Assistant Commissioner Of Police (ACP) -Grade 13 step 10
Monthly Salary -N212,938.16
Annual Salary-N2,555,257.92
13. Deputy Commissioner Of Police (DCP) –Grade 14 step1
Monthly Salary-N242,715.65
Annual Salary-N2,912,587.8
Deputy Commissioner Of Police (DCP) -Grade 14 step 7
Monthly Salary -N278,852.79
Annual Salary -N3,346,233.48
14. Commissioner Of Police (CP) -Grade 15 step 1
Monthly Salary -N266,777.79
Annual Salary -N3,201,333.48
Commissioner Of Police (CP) -Grade 15 step 6
Monthly Salary -N302,970.47
Annual Salary-N3,635,645.64
15. Assistant Inspector General Of Police (AIG) -Grade 16 step 1
Monthly Salary -N499,751.87
Annual Salary -N5,997,022.44
Assistant Inspector General Of Police (AIG) -Grade 16 step 5
Monthly Salary -N546,572.73
Annual Salary- N6,558,872.76
16. The Inspector General Of Police, IGP
The rank of the Inspector General is the highest rank in Nigeria Police Force. The Inspector General is the most senior Officer and as well the head of the police force in Nigeria.
Monthly Salary -N711,498
Annual Salary -N8,537,976
This brings us to the end of the list. Clear all curiosity by dropping your questions on the comment section.
