Nigerian Army ranks and salary structure, 2024

News360 Nigeria will guide you through the Nigerian Army’s salary structure  and ranks in 2024.

The Nigerian Army, one of the Nigerian Armed Forces, is tasked with defending the country’s borders against enemies.

It is an important component of the Nigerian military, having a long history of selflessness and dedication.

The Nigerian Army is a military organization with ranks and pay scales distinct from other military units.

Nigerian Army Ranks

Similar to most military organizations worldwide, the Nigerian Army is organized according to a system of ranks.

Commissioned officers and non-commissioned officers are the two categories into which the ranks are divided.

Those who enrolled in the Nigerian Army after graduating or completing the Nigerian Defence Academy are known as commissioned officers; they hold high positions and exercise command over the leadership.

Non-commissioned officers are junior members of the Nigerian Army who have successfully completed the standard six-month military training program and are recruited using their secondary school diplomas.

Commissioned officers ranks;

• General
• Lieutenant General
• Major General
• Brigadier General
• Colonel
• Lieutenant Colonel
• Major
• Captain
• Lieutenant
• Second Lieutenant

Non-Commissioned Officers ranks;

• Master Warrant Officer
• Warrant Officer
• Staff Sergeant
• Sergeant
• Corporal
• Lance Corporal
• Private
• Recruit

Nigerian Army Salary structure

Established in 2017, the Consolidated Naval Salary Structure (CONNESS) serves as the foundation for the salary structure of the Nigerian Army.

Commission officers and non-commission officers make up the two groups under which the pay scale is separated.

The salaries that Nigerian Army personnel receive each month are broken down below.

Commissioned officers;

• General: N1.5 million
• Lieutenant General: N1 million
• Major General: N950,000
• Brigadier General: N750,000
• Colonel: N550,000
• Lieutenant Colonel: N350,000
• Major: N300,000
• Captain: N220,000
• Lieutenant: N180,000
• Second Lieutenant: N120,000

Non-Commissioned officers;

• Master Warrant Officer: N90,000
• Warrant Officer: N80,000
• Staff Sergeant: N68,000
• Sergeant: N63,000
• Corporal: N58,000
• Lance Corporal: N57,000
• Private: N50,000
• Recruit: N40,000

Allowances and benefits

In addition to their monthly salaries, Nigerian Army personnel also receive additional benefits and gratification from the government, these allowances includes;

• Training allowance
• Operation allowance
• Special Forces allowance
• Transport allowance