Nigerian Air Force ranks and salary structure, 2024

This article coined by News360 Nigeria will guide you through the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) salary structure and ranks in 2024.

Nigeria’s airspace is guarded by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), one of the country’s paramilitary organizations.

Since its establishment in 1964, it has collaborated with the country’s armed forces to preserve peace and protect the populace.

The Nigerian Air Force’s organization, including its pay scale and rank system, is meticulously designed to guarantee efficient operations and a distinct hierarchy.

Nigerian Air Force Ranks

Like other paramilitary organizations, the Nigerian Air Force is classified into two primary ranks. These categories are;

Commissioned Officers

These senior officers are in charge of giving commands and making strategic decisions.

These individuals are considered as leaders in the force and frequently hold advanced degrees.

Their ranks are listed below;

• Marshal of the Nigerian Air Force
• Air Chief Marshal
• Air Marshal
• Air Vice-Marshal
• Air Commodore
• Group Captain
• Wing Commander
• Squadron Leader
• Flight Lieutenant
• Flying Officer
• Pilot Officer

Non-commissioned Officers:

These officers are subordinate to the commission officers and carry out their orders.

Here’s a list of their ranks;

• Air Warrant Officer
• Master Warrant Officer
• Warrant Officer
• Flight Sergeant
• Sergeant
• Corporal
• Lance Corporal
• Aircraft man

Nigerian Air Force salary structure

The renumeration of each staff of the NAF is based on the ranks that they belong.

The salary received by this officers per month are as follows:

Commissioned officers:

• Marshal of the Nigerian Air Force: ₦2,800,000
• Air Chief Marshal: ₦1,838,711
• Air Marshal: ₦1,699,451
• Air Vice-Marshal: ₦1,699,451
• Air Commodore: ₦977,895
• Group Captain: ₦852,631
• Wing Commander: ₦742,586
• Squadron Leader: ₦648,004
• Flight Lieutenant: ₦332,484
• Flying Officer: ₦218,400
• Pilot Officer: ₦187,159

Non-Commissioned officers:

• Air Warrant Officer: ₦171,793
• Master Warrant Officer: ₦165,697
• Warrant Officer: ₦101,974
• Flight Sergeant: ₦97,115
• Sergeant: ₦87,119
• Corporal: ₦65,261
• Lance Corporal: ₦59,261
• Aircraftman: ₦52,892
• Recruits: ₦10,000 to ₦15,000
• Short Service Cadets: ₦16,000 to ₦20,000
• Air Force Regular Cadets: ₦25,000 to ₦30,000

Benefits and allowances

Some benefits and allowances received by the NAF officers are enumerated below;

• Health allowance
• Special Force allowance
• Transportation allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Operation Allowance