2025 Nigeria Police Salary Structure: Latest Updates & Analysis
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is the country’s primary law enforcement agency, yet its officers’ salaries remain a major topic of discussion. Many argue that the pay is insufficient, especially given Nigeria’s rising cost of living.
In this post, we’ll provide the latest Nigeria Police salary structure for 2025, compare it with previous years, and examine public reactions.
2025 Nigeria Police Salary Structure (Updated)
Below is the current salary scale for officers in the Nigeria Police Force as of 2025:
Junior Officers (Non-Commissioned Ranks)
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Police Constable (PC) – ₦90,000
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Corporal – ₦95,000
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Sergeant – ₦110,000
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Inspector (Unconfirmed) – ₦175,000
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Inspector (Confirmed) – ₦265,000
Senior Officers (Commissioned Ranks)
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Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP II) – ₦285,000
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ASP I – ₦310,000
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Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) – ₦340,000
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Superintendent of Police (SP) – ₦365,000
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Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) – ₦440,000
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Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) – ₦510,000
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Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) – ₦560,000
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Commissioner of Police (CP) – ₦1.6 million
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Assistant Inspector General (AIG) – ₦2.1 million
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Deputy Inspector General (DIG) – ₦2.5 million
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Inspector General of Police (IGP) – ₦3.5 million
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Key Changes from 2024 to 2025
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Constables now earn ₦90,000 (up from ₦84,000 in 2024).
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Sergeants now earn ₦110,000 (up from ₦96,000).
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Commissioner of Police (CP) salary increased to ₦1.6 million (from ₦1.5 million).
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IGP’s salary is now estimated at ₦3.5 million (previously undisclosed).
These adjustments reflect slight increments, but many argue they are still not enough to match inflation.
Public Reactions to Police Salaries in 2025
Nigerians have mixed opinions about the new salary structure:
“The increase is small but better than nothing.”
“A DSP earning ₦340,000 is still low compared to private sector security roles.”
“Why is there a ₦1 million jump between DCP (₦560K) and CP (₦1.6M)?”
“Junior officers still struggle with Nigeria’s high cost of living.”
Comparison with Past Police Salaries (2020 vs. 2025)
| Rank | 2020 Salary | 2025 Salary | Increase |
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| Constable | ₦46,000 – ₦47,000 | ₦90,000 | +91% |
| Corporal | ₦52,000 – ₦53,000 | ₦95,000 | +79% |
| Sergeant | ₦62,000 – ₦63,000 | ₦110,000 | +75% |
| Inspector (Confirmed) | ₦123,000 | ₦265,000 | +115% |
| ASP II | ₦132,000 – ₦134,000 | ₦285,000 | +113% |
| DSP | ₦142,000 – ₦143,000 | ₦340,000 | +138% |
| CP | Undisclosed (~₦1M) | ₦1.6 million | +60% |
While salaries have increased significantly since 2020, inflation and economic challenges have reduced purchasing power.
Additional Benefits for Police Officers
Beyond basic salary, officers receive:
Housing Allowance – Some get barracks accommodation or rent subsidies.
Health Insurance – Covered under NHIS (National Health Insurance Scheme).
Risk Allowance – Extra pay for high-risk duties.
Pension & Gratuity – Retirement benefits under the new Police Pension Scheme.
However, many officers still struggle due to delayed promotions and inconsistent allowances.
Should Police Salaries Be Increased Further?
While the 2025 salary structure shows improvement, key concerns remain:
Junior officers (Constables, Corporals) still earn less than ₦100K.
Huge gap between DCP (₦560K) and CP (₦1.6M).
Private security firms often pay better than NPF salaries.
For Nigeria to have a well-motivated police force, further salary reviews, timely promotions, and better welfare packages are necessary.
Did You Know?
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The IGP’s salary (₦3.5M) is now publicly estimated for the first time.
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Police promotions can take years, affecting salary progression.
What do you think? Are the new salaries fair, or should the government do more? Let’s discuss in the comments!
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