A wage raise for public employees was unexpectedly announced yesterday by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who is worried about the nation’s soaring inflation and the growing cost of living. The governor, who is the chief policymaker in Lagos State, is also a member of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government.

Lagos State Government increased the pay of its civil sector employees by more than 25%.

According to current estimates, new hires in the Lagos State Government public service can expect to make between ₦62,000 and ₦82,096 per month (Grade Level 1) after taxes but excluding allowances.

Grade level Salary range-(₦)

• 01 ₦62,000 – ₦82,096
• 02 ₦63,000 – ₦90,000
• 03 ₦65,000 – ₦97,000
• 04 ₦68,000 – ₦106,000
• 05 ₦77,000 – ₦123,000
• 06 ₦95,000 – ₦150,000
• 07 ₦127,000–₦195,000
• 08 ₦165,000–₦245,000
• 09 ₦195,000–₦290,000
• 10 ₦229,000–₦333,000
• 12 ₦265,000–₦380,000
• 13 ₦294,000–₦418,000
• 14 ₦326,000–₦438,000
• 15•₦361,000–₦503,000
• 16•₦399,000–₦567,000
• 17•₦444,011–₦640,000

Lagos State Civil Service Allowance 2023
Additional benefits include: paid time off, meal subsidies, transportation, utility, entertainment, etc.

In Lagos, Civil Officials receive an allowance equal to 25% of their Annual Wage.