The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is a paramilitary agency of the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria commissioned to provide measures against threats and any form of attack on the air against the nation and its citizenry.
The salary structure of the Nigerian Air Force is based on the Consolidated Naval Salary Structure (CONNESS), introduced in 2017. The structure is divided into two categories: non-commissioned officers and commissioned officers.
NAF officers receive competitive compensation, and the salary structure is notably attractive when compared to other forces in Nigeria.
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Nigerian Air Force Salary & Ranks for Commissioned Officers:
Commissioned officers, responsible for making strategic decisions and issuing commands, must have graduated from an accredited polytechnic or university with a second-class lower degree or lower credit. They are considered leaders in command.
- Marshal of the Nigerian Air Force – ₦2,800,000 per month
- Air Chief Marshal – ₦1,838,711 per month
- Air Marshal – ₦1,699,451 per month
- Air Vice-Marshal – ₦1,699,451 per month
- Air Commodore – ₦977,895 per month
- Group Captain – ₦852,631 per month
- Wing Commander – ₦742,586 per month
- Squadron Leader – ₦648,004 per month
- Flight Lieutenant – ₦332,484 per month
- Flying Officer – ₦218,400 per month
- Pilot Officer – ₦187,159 per month
Nigerian Air Force Salary & Ranks for Non-Commissioned Officers:
Non-commissioned officers, junior officers who receive orders from commissioned officers, are primarily recruited with secondary school certificates and have completed the mandated training program.
- Air Warrant Officer – ₦171,793 per month
- Master Warrant Officer – ₦165,697 per month
- Warrant Officer – ₦101,974 per month
- Flight Sergeant – ₦97,115 per month
- Sergeant – ₦87,119 per month
- Corporal – ₦65,261 per month
- Lance Corporal – ₦59,261 per month
- Aircraftman – ₦52,892 per month
Other Benefits and Allowance Packages for NAF Officers:
In addition to their basic Civil Defence salary, officers of the Nigerian Air Force receive various benefits and welfare packages, including:
- Transport Allowance
- Medical Allowance
- Uniform Allowance
- Operation Allowance
How much is the training allowance for the Nigerian Air Force?
The allowance for officers in the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) currently ranges from N10,000 to N30,000 per month, depending on their qualifications.
Recruits receive a monthly payment of about N10,000 to N15,000.
Short Service Cadets are paid approximately N16,000 to N20,000 monthly.
Air Force Regular Cadets receive a monthly allowance of around N25,000 to N30,000.
Please note that these figures are estimates based on research and not provided by the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) Officers..