ICPC which also means Independent Corrupt Practices Commission is a paramilitary agency in Nigeria which many people don’t actually know about. So because of that, we will talk a little about the agency before we go down to the ICPC salary structure, ranks and allowances.
In Nigeria, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) plays an important role in fighting corruption and promoting integrity in public service just like EFCC. The difference is that ICPC focuses more in public service while the EFCC focus on both public and private service. You can read about the difference between EFCC and ICPC.
So now, understanding the ranks and salaries within the ICPC is very important for those who wish to join the organization or those who are doing research concerning them.
Now before we talk about the salary of the ICPC, let’s first see how the ranks is structured because the salary of the ICPC is based on ranks just like the EFCC ranks and salary.
The SSCE certificate holders in ICPC are given the rank of Assistant Detective (AD). ICPC officers who joined the service using National Diploma or NCE certificate are placed at the rank of Assistant Chief Detective (ACD). BSC and HND certificate holders are given the rank of Assistant Director and can still be promoted to the highest rank in the ICPC. Now let’s look at the complete ranks in the ICPC.
ICPC Ranks
- Assistant Detective Superintendent
- Detective Superintendent
- Assistant Chief Detective Superintendent
- Assistant Chief Investigator
- Chief Investigator
- Assistant Director
- Deputy Director
- Director
- Assistant Chief Superintendent (Assistant chairman)
- Chief Superintendent (Chairman)
The above mentioned ranks are the ranks available in the ICPC. Now let’s talk about the salary structure.
ICPC Salary Structure
As we said earlier, the ICPC salary is structured according to ranks. SSCE certificate holders in the ICPC are paid about N53,000 monthly with other allowances. ICPC officers with National Diploma and NCE certificate are paid about N74,000 monthly and some other allowances. Graduates with BSC and HND certificate are paid about N125,000 monthly salary and some other allowances. Below is the complete salary in the ICPC.
ICPC Ranks And Salary Structure
| Rank | Salary | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Detective Superintendent | NGN53,000 | Entry-level officer |
| Detective Superintendent | NGN54,500 | Entry-level officer |
| Assistant Chief Detective Superintendent | NGN56,000 | Entry-level officer |
| Assistant Chief Investigator | NGN63,000 | Mid-level officer |
| Chief Investigator | NGN70,500 | Mid-level officer |
| Assistant Director | NGN80,500 | Senior-level officer |
| Deputy Director | NGN92,000 | Senior-level officer |
| Director | NGN105,000 | Senior-level officer |
| Assistant Chairman | NGN120,500 | Senior-level officer |
| Chairman | NGN138,500 | Top-level officer |
The table above shows the ranks and salary of the ICPC officers in Nigeria. Apart from the salary mentioned above, the ICPC officers are also entitled to some other allowances which are not men below is the ICPC allowances.
ICPC Allowance
- Parking Allowance
- Transport Allowance
- Maintenance Allowance
- Accommodation Allowance
- Special Allowance
ICPC Training Allowance
The ICPC training allowance for their trainees is between N15,000 – N50,000 depending on the qualification of the trainee. The SSCE holders are paid lesser training allowance while the HND and BSC holders receives the highest training allowance.
It is important to note that these figures are approximate and are subject to change based on government policies, budget allocations, and other factors. Additionally, allowances and other benefits may contribute to the overall changing of package for ICPC staff members.
