Rivers State Civil Service, like other states civil service in the country, operates a similar salary structure under the harmonized salary structure in Nigeria.
Generally speaking, the need to have government jobs in Nigeria has always been the wish of most Nigerians, not because government employees are best paid, but for the benefits attached like job security, gratuity, guaranteed retirement, otherwise known as severance package and other benefits, civil servants enjoy and Rivers State is no exception.
Rivers State Civil Service Commission is one of the best places to work. But sadly, getting the job is not easy as we have always mentioned, unless you have ‘Abraham as your godfather’.
Rivers State stands out as one of the oldest, most efficient, most reliable and richest states in Nigeria. Information on the Rivers State Salary Scale and Structure 2023 as issued by the Rivers State Civil Service Commission reveals that the state is one of the states that generate the highest internally generated revenue (IGR) among all the states in the country.
Rivers State under the able and competent governor Wike, is known for its prompt payment of salaries to her numerous workers and job security is guaranteed. This is to be expected as the state also receives allocation from the Federal government coffer in addition to the huge revenue generated from good number of oil companies in the state.
In achieving this laudable objective, we must not forget to commend a competent workforce that comprises highly motivated, disciplined, and productive individuals of the Commission on a mission to build a strong and egalitarian Rivers State.
In this post, we shall provide you current information about the Rivers State Civil Service Commission salary scale and structure 2023. To achieve this, it is pertinent to know briefly about the State Civil Service Commission and job seekers in the state and indeed Nigeria will take an advantage of the information provided here.
Rivers State Civil Service Commission is an executive agency of the state charged with the responsibility of employing civil servants, designate their various functions as well as ensuring that strict discipline are maintained in the service.
It is also charged with the function of welfare, promotion, transfer and exercise overall control in all State civil servants in Rivers State.
However, from the guide below, you will understand the entire system, especially, the amount of money you are to expect if enlisted.
All civil servants are under the control of the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the State, except the Chairman and Commissioners.
Responsibilities and Duties of Rivers State Civil Service Commission
The State Civil Service Commission has various duties and responsibilities, which are:
- To recruit senior officers
- Provide guidelines on promotions, discipline, and appointments;
- Represent the Civil Service Commissioners at Senior Staff Committee meetings of ministries;
- Review and approve the recommendations on disciplinary cases of senior officers;
- Ratify the promotion of officers to senior positions, including conducting promotion interviews and examinations.
Rivers State Salary Structure (Grade Level Breakdown)
In March 1, 2007, the Harmonized Public Service Salary Structure (HAPSS) presently being implemented by the Rivers State Civil Service Commission came into force. Like I said earlier, Rivers State, like other states civil service, operates a similar salary structure under the harmonized salary structure in Nigeria.
Below are salary grade levels and the corresponding monthly salaries:
| Grade level | Salary range (N) |
| 01 | 19,500 – 27,000 |
| 02 | 21,000 – 29,500 |
| 03 | 22,000 – 32,000 |
| 04 | 22,500 – 35,000 |
| 05 | 25,000 – 41,000 |
| 06 | 31,000 – 49,500 |
| 07 | 41,500 – 64,000 |
| 08 | 54,000 – 80,000 |
| 09 | 63,500 – 96,000 |
| 10 | 73,000 – 111,500 |
| 12 | 87,500 – 127,000 |
| 13 | 98,000 – 138,500 |
| 14 | 107,500 – 153,000 |
| 15 | 120,000 – 167,500 |
| 16 | 132,000 – 190,000 |
| 17 | 147,500 – 213,500 |
It is important to note that tax payment and other deductions by the Rivers State Government do not make most civil servants in the State receive the officially assigned salary figures for their respective positions.
From the table above, it is obvious that the minimum salary that can be earned by a civil servant at grade level one (lowest grade) is N19,500, while the highest is N213,500.
Usually, a civil servant in Rivers State spends a minimum of 3 years on each grade level, after which a civil servant is promoted to the next step within the same grade level, which makes a servant entitled to a slight increase in salary. This development is to keep employees motivated.
Rivers State Salary Structure: Allowances And Bonuses.
Below are the allowances paid by the Rivers state government:
- Transportation allowance = 25% of annual basic salary (for levels 01 – 17)
- Meal subsidy = N6000 pa (levels 01 – 06), N8000 pa (levels 07 – 10), N9600 pa (levels 12 – 14), N10800 pa (levels 15 – 17)
- Utility = 15% of annual basic salary (levels 01 – 16), 20% of annual basic salary (level 17)
- Leave grant = 10% of annual basic salary (levels 01 – 17)
- Entertainment allowance = N8400 pa (level 15), N10800 pa (levels 16 – 17)
We should however note that only fractions of these allowances are paid to most civil servants in Rivers State. The information provided here therefore gives you an insight about rough estimates of what a civil servant in Rivers State earns by adding the basic salary to the allowances that apply to the person’s grade level.
To sum up, it is important to note that in achieving increase in salary of Rivers civil servants, promotional examinations, long years of excellent service and high academic excellence are the needed criteria for elevation in the Rivers state civil service.
Approval and implementation of minimum wage for Rivers Civil Service Commission will no doubt improve efficiency, high productivity and general wellbeing of all Civil Servants in Rivers State.
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