Nigeria Immigration Salary 2025, Ranks And Allowance

Nigeria Immigration Salary 2025, Ranks and Allowance

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is one of the top paramilitary agencies in the country. It is responsible for the regulation and monitoring of the movement of people in and out of Nigeria. Just like other government security agencies, the NIS operates under the Consolidated Paramilitary Salary Structure (CONPASS), which determines how officers are paid based on their rank and qualifications.

Ranks in Nigeria Immigration

The ranks in the Nigeria Immigration Service are categorized into commissioned and non-commissioned officers. Entry into the service depends on your educational qualification—SSCE holders, ND, NCE, HND, and B.Sc. holders are all eligible to join, but they are placed at different levels based on what they present during recruitment.

Below are the major ranks in the service:

1. Comptroller General of Immigration
2. Deputy Comptroller General
3. Assistant Comptroller General
4. Comptroller of Immigration
5. Deputy Comptroller
6. Assistant Comptroller
7. Chief Superintendent of Immigration
8. Superintendent of Immigration
9. Deputy Superintendent of Immigration
10. Assistant Superintendent I & II
11. Inspector of Immigration
12. Assistant Inspector
13. Immigration Assistant I, II & III

Nigeria Immigration Salary Structure (2025)

The salary structure in 2025 is expected to reflect the newly approved ₦70,000 minimum wage. Although exact figures may vary slightly by location and posting, the following gives a general idea:

• Immigration Assistant (lowest rank) earns about ₦70,000–₦90,000 monthly.
• Assistant Inspectors can earn between ₦90,000–₦110,000.
• Assistant Superintendent of Immigration (ASI) earns about ₦120,000–₦150,000 monthly.
• Superintendent ranks earn between ₦160,000 to ₦250,000 monthly.
• Comptrollers and above earn from ₦300,000 upwards, with the Comptroller General earning ₦500,000 or more monthly.

Allowances

Officers in the Nigeria Immigration Service receive various allowances in addition to their basic salary. These may include:

• Uniform allowance
• Hazard allowance
• Duty tour allowance (DTA)
• Transport allowance
• Housing allowance
• Training allowance (for cadets and during special courses)

These benefits make the Immigration Service attractive to many job seekers in Nigeria, especially as the government continues to improve welfare packages for its personnel.