Oyo State Civil Service, like other states civil service in the country, operates a similar salary structure under the harmonized salary structure in Nigeria.
It is also a common fact that the craze for government jobs 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 Oyo State is no exception.
Oyo State Civil Service Commission ranks one of the oldest and best States in Nigeria that pay their workers regularly and handsomely. But we have equally re-iterated that getting a government job is not easy as you need God’s intervention in most cases to get it.
In addition, Oyo State is also one of the most efficient, most reliable and richest states in Nigeria. Information on the Oyo State Salary Scale and Structure as issued by the Oyo 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 in addition to allocation from the Federal government of Nigeria.
The state is known for its prompt payment of salaries to her numerous workers and job security is guaranteed.
While commending the state government for its prompt payment and a relatively high salaries for its workers, 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 Oyo State.
In this post, we shall provide you current information about the Oyo State Civil Service Commission salary scale and structure and give graduates who constitute the bulk of job seekers in the state and indeed the country a clue to what he should expect as monthly salary if lucky enough to be Oyo State Civil Servant.
To achieve this, it is pertinent to know briefly about Oyo State Civil Service Commission and job seekers in the state and indeed Nigeria will take an advantage of the information provided here.
Oyo 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 Oyo 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 Oyo State Civil Service Commission
The Oyo 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.
Oyo State Salary Structure 2023 (Grade Level Breakdown)
In March 1, 2007, the Harmonized Public Service Salary Structure (HAPSS) presently being implemented by the Oyo State Civil Service Commission came into force and like other states civil service, it operates a similar salary structure under the harmonized salary structure in Nigeria.
Below are salary grade levels and the corresponding monthly salaries for Oyo State Civil Service:
| 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 Oyo 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. The agitation for an upward review of salaries of civil servants in the state have not been realized. The recent announcement of palliatives by the federal and state governments have also not made significant impact on the civil servants in the state.
Ideally speaking, a civil servant in Oyo State spends a minimum of 3 years on each grade level, after which he or she gets promoted to the next step within the same grade level, which makes a servant entitled to a slight increase in salary and keep employees motivated.
The information provided here therefore gives you an insight about rough estimates of what a civil servant in Oyo 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 Oyo State civil servants, promotional examinations, long years of excellent service and high academic excellence are the needed criteria for elevation in the State civil service.
Approval and implementation of minimum wage for Oyo Civil Service Commission will no doubt improve efficiency, high productivity and general wellbeing of all Civil Servants in Oyo State.
We thank you for your time, reading about Oyo State Civil Service Commission Salary Scale and Structure 2023. Your comments are also welcome.