Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is an agency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria that is commissioned to provide measures against threats and any form of attack on the air against the nation and its citizenry.
Nigerian Air Force salary structure is based on the Consolidated Naval Salary Structure (CONNESS) introduced in 2017. The salary structure is divided into two categories; they are non-commission officers and commission officers.
NAF officers are well paid and the salary structure is quite attractive when compared to other Forces in Nigeria.
The Commissioned officers are the high ranking officers who make strategic decisions and give commands. You must have graduated from an accredited polytechnic or university with a second-class lower degree or lower credit. They are thought to be in command of the leadership.
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,the Non-commissioned officers are the junior officer who receives orders from commissioned officers. They are primarily personnel recruited using 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:
The officers of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) are not only remunerated on a basic Civil Defence salary. They are also compensated with other benefits and welfare packages. Below are some of the benefits that accompany the service:
i.Transport Allowance
ii.Medical Allowance
iii.Uniform Allowance
iv.Operation Allowance
v.Special Force Allowance.
How much is Nigerian Air Force training allowance?
Recruits are paid about N10,000 – N15,000 monthly.
Short Service Cadets are Paid about N16,000 – N20,000 Monthly.
Air Force Regular Cadets are Paid about N25,000 – N30,000 monthly
Note: This salary scale is an estimate based on research, not from
Nigeria Air Force (NAF) Officers.
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