Delta State Salary Structure for New Minimum Wage: Teachers and Public Sector Breakdown

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Delta State Salary Structure for New Minimum Wage: Delta State Teachers Salary Structure and others. 

This article contains level 8 Teacher salary in Delta State and other Levels.

In a significant move to enhance the remuneration of public sector employees, the Delta State Government has announced the approval of a new minimum wage.

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Ejes Gist News has obtained the projected new salary structure, which aligns with the recent increase in the minimum wage.

 

This comprehensive framework aims to ensure fair compensation for workers across various grade levels, starting from Grade Level 8/3.

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It is important to note that when the minimum wage was ₦30,000, the basic salary for Grade Level 8/3 was ₦28,133.02. Now that the minimum wage is ₦70,000, the Delta State teachers’ salary structure for Grade Level 8/3 will have a basic salary of ₦68,133.02.

Delta State Teachers Salary Structure Deductions (Assumed Proportional Increase from previous Minimum Wage for Grade Level 8/3)

If deductions follow a similar pattern:

  • DSTSSIS: ₦2,000.00 (fixed)
  • NUT: ₦962.15 × (68,133.02 ÷ 28,133.02) ≈ ₦2,332.56
  • ASUSS: ₦500.00 (fixed)
  • National Housing Fund: ₦703.33 × (68,133.02 ÷ 28,133.02) ≈ ₦1,704.16
  • Pension Contribution EE: ₦3,712.87 × (68,133.02 ÷ 28,133.02) ≈ ₦9,000.86
  • Contributory Health Scheme: ₦1,192.85 × (68,133.02 ÷ 28,133.02) ≈ ₦2,891.68
  • PAYE (Tax): ₦2,679.22 × (68,133.02 ÷ 28,133.02) ≈ ₦6,492.80

Total Deductions = ₦24,922.06

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Detailed Salary Structure for Grade Level 8/3: Level 8 teacher salary in Delta State

For Grade Level 8, Step 3, the total projected gross pay is as follows:

  • Basic Salary Allowance: ₦68,133.02
  • Rent Allowance: ₦32,760.02
  • Transport Allowance: ₦18,997.61
  • Utility Allowance: ₦9,819.71
  • Meal Allowance: ₦2,597.30
  • Leave Allowance: ₦6,549.72
  • Furniture Allowance: ₦26,200.50

This leads to a total projected gross pay of ₦165,057.88 for Grade Level 8/3.

Allowances for Grade Level 8/4

As employees progress to Grade Level 8, Step 4, the allowances are adjusted accordingly:

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  • Basic Salary Allowance: ₦70,185.74
  • Rent Allowance: ₦33,792.61
  • Transport Allowance: ₦19,513.92
  • Utility Allowance: ₦10,074.52
  • Meal Allowance: ₦2,706.84
  • Leave Allowance: ₦6,730.84
  • Furniture Allowance: ₦27,484.51

Total projected gross pay for Grade Level 8/4 is ₦170,088.48.

Delta State Salary Structure Allowances for Grade Level 9/3

Moving to Grade Level 9, Step 3, the allowance structure is as follows:

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  • Basic Salary Allowance: ₦70,185.74
  • Rent Allowance: ₦33,792.61
  • Transport Allowance: ₦19,513.92
  • Utility Allowance: ₦10,074.52
  • Meal Allowance: ₦2,706.84
  • Leave Allowance: ₦6,730.84
  • Furniture Allowance: ₦27,484.51

The total projected gross pay for Grade Level 9/3 is ₦170,088.48.

Delta State Teachers Salary Structure Allowances for Grade Level 9/4

For Grade Level 9, Step 4, the breakdown is as follows:

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  • Basic Salary Allowance: ₦72,185.74
  • Rent Allowance: ₦34,806.67
  • Transport Allowance: ₦20,020.73
  • Utility Allowance: ₦10,298.12
  • Meal Allowance: ₦2,824.55
  • Leave Allowance: ₦6,918.50
  • Furniture Allowance: ₦28,075.00

Total projected gross pay for Grade Level 9/4 amounts to ₦174,747.29.

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Delta State Salary Structure for New Minimum Wage

Delta State Salary Structure for New Minimum Wage : Allowances for Grade Level 10/3

For Grade Level 10, Step 3, the allowances include:

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  • Basic Salary Allowance: ₦72,185.74
  • Rent Allowance: ₦34,806.67
  • Transport Allowance: ₦20,020.73
  • Utility Allowance: ₦10,298.12
  • Meal Allowance: ₦2,824.55
  • Leave Allowance: ₦6,918.50
  • Furniture Allowance: ₦28,075.00

Total projected gross pay for Grade Level 10/3 is ₦174,747.29.

Allowances for Grade Level 10/4

At Grade Level 10, Step 4, the allowance structure adjusts as follows:

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  • Basic Salary Allowance: ₦74,185.74
  • Rent Allowance: ₦35,840.12
  • Transport Allowance: ₦20,500.12
  • Utility Allowance: ₦10,546.78
  • Meal Allowance: ₦2,950.80
  • Leave Allowance: ₦7,117.12
  • Furniture Allowance: ₦28,685.50

The total projected gross pay for Grade Level 10/4 is ₦179,830.10.

Delta State Salary Structure: Allowances for Grade Level 11/3

As we progress to Grade Level 11, Step 3, the following allowances are applicable:

  • Basic Salary Allowance: ₦74,185.74
  • Rent Allowance: ₦35,840.12
  • Transport Allowance: ₦20,500.12
  • Utility Allowance: ₦10,546.78
  • Meal Allowance: ₦2,950.80
  • Leave Allowance: ₦7,117.12
  • Furniture Allowance: ₦28,685.50

Total projected gross pay for Grade Level 11/3 is ₦179,830.10.

Allowances for Grade Level 11/4

In Grade Level 11, Step 4, the allowances are as follows:

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  • Basic Salary Allowance: ₦76,185.74
  • Rent Allowance: ₦36,892.36
  • Transport Allowance: ₦20,979.42
  • Utility Allowance: ₦10,795.05
  • Meal Allowance: ₦3,080.22
  • Leave Allowance: ₦7,309.01
  • Furniture Allowance: ₦29,307.00

The total projected gross pay for Grade Level 11/4 is ₦184,012.78.

Allowances for Grade Level 12/3

At Grade Level 12, Step 3, the allowances include:

  • Basic Salary Allowance: ₦76,185.74
  • Rent Allowance: ₦36,892.36
  • Transport Allowance: ₦20,979.42
  • Utility Allowance: ₦10,795.05
  • Meal Allowance: ₦3,080.22
  • Leave Allowance: ₦7,309.01
  • Furniture Allowance: ₦29,307.00

Total projected gross pay for Grade Level 12/3 is ₦184,012.78.

Allowances for Grade Level 12/4

In Grade Level 12, Step 4, the breakdown is as follows:

  • Basic Salary Allowance: ₦78,185.74
  • Rent Allowance: ₦37,947.14
  • Transport Allowance: ₦21,466.98
  • Utility Allowance: ₦11,054.40
  • Meal Allowance: ₦3,173.05
  • Leave Allowance: ₦7,511.23
  • Furniture Allowance: ₦29,951.99

Total projected gross pay for Grade Level 12/4 is ₦188,696.51.

Allowances for Grade Level 13/3

For Grade Level 13, Step 3, the following allowances apply:

  • Basic Salary Allowance: ₦78,185.74
  • Rent Allowance: ₦37,947.14
  • Transport Allowance: ₦21,466.98
  • Utility Allowance: ₦11,054.40
  • Meal Allowance: ₦3,173.05
  • Leave Allowance: ₦7,511.23
  • Furniture Allowance: ₦29,951.99

Total projected gross pay for Grade Level 13/3 is ₦188,696.51.

Allowances for Grade Level 13/4

At Grade Level 13, Step 4, the allowances are:

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  • Basic Salary Allowance: ₦80,185.74
  • Rent Allowance: ₦39,012.50
  • Transport Allowance: ₦21,962.00
  • Utility Allowance: ₦11,321.92
  • Meal Allowance: ₦3,266.80
  • Leave Allowance: ₦7,714.40
  • Furniture Allowance: ₦30,623.99

The total projected gross pay for Grade Level 13/4 is ₦193,132.59.

Allowances for Grade Level 14/3

Finally, for Grade Level 14, Step 3, the breakdown includes:

  • Basic Salary Allowance: ₦80,185.74
  • Rent Allowance: ₦39,012.50
  • Transport Allowance: ₦21,962.00
  • Utility Allowance: ₦11,321.92
  • Meal Allowance: ₦3,266.80
  • Leave Allowance: ₦7,714.40
  • Furniture Allowance: ₦30,623.99

Total projected gross pay for Grade Level 14/3 is ₦193,132.59.

Allowances for Grade Level 14/4

For Grade Level 14, Step 4, the following allowances apply:

  • Basic Salary Allowance: ₦82,185.74
  • Rent Allowance: ₦40,087.14
  • Transport Allowance: ₦22,467.45
  • Utility Allowance: ₦11,591.05
  • Meal Allowance: ₦3,370.92
  • Leave Allowance: ₦7,921.00
  • Furniture Allowance: ₦31,315.00

Total projected gross pay for Grade Level 14/4 amounts to ₦198,327.33.

Projected Deductions Table for Grade Levels 9 to 14 (Steps 3 to 6)

Grade Level Step DSTSSIS NUT ASUSS National Housing Fund Pension Contribution EE Contributory Health Scheme PAYE (Tax) Total Deductions
Level 9 Step 3 ₦2,000.00 ₦2,332.56 ₦500.00 ₦1,704.16 ₦9,000.86 ₦2,891.68 ₦6,492.80 ₦24,921.06
Step 6 ₦2,000.00 ₦2,528.92 ₦500.00 ₦1,805.95 ₦9,371.57 ₦3,066.20 ₦6,831.51 ₦25,896.15
Level 10 Step 3 ₦2,000.00 ₦2,800.00 ₦500.00 ₦1,885.00 ₦9,400.00 ₦3,120.00 ₦7,200.00 ₦26,905.00
Step 6 ₦2,000.00 ₦3,002.00 ₦500.00 ₦2,066.00 ₦9,700.00 ₦3,400.00 ₦7,600.00 ₦28,268.00
Level 11 Step 3 ₦2,000.00 ₦3,400.00 ₦500.00 ₦2,250.00 ₦10,000.00 ₦3,600.00 ₦8,000.00 ₦29,750.00
Step 6 ₦2,000.00 ₦3,800.00 ₦500.00 ₦2,400.00 ₦10,500.00 ₦3,800.00 ₦8,500.00 ₦31,600.00
Level 12 Step 3 ₦2,000.00 ₦4,000.00 ₦500.00 ₦2,800.00 ₦11,000.00 ₦4,200.00 ₦9,000.00 ₦32,500.00
Step 6 ₦2,000.00 ₦4,200.00 ₦500.00 ₦3,000.00 ₦11,500.00 ₦4,500.00 ₦9,400.00 ₦35,300.00
Level 13 Step 3 ₦2,000.00 ₦4,800.00 ₦500.00 ₦3,200.00 ₦12,000.00 ₦4,800.00 ₦10,000.00 ₦36,800.00
Step 6 ₦2,000.00 ₦5,200.00 ₦500.00 ₦3,600.00 ₦12,500.00 ₦5,000.00 ₦10,400.00 ₦39,400.00
Level 14 Step 3 ₦2,000.00 ₦5,600.00 ₦500.00 ₦4,000.00 ₦13,000.00 ₦5,300.00 ₦11,000.00 ₦42,900.00
Step 6 ₦2,000.00 ₦6,000.00 ₦500.00 ₦4,400.00 ₦13,500.00 ₦5,600.00 ₦11,500.00 ₦45,900.00

Notes

  • The values for variable deductions are calculated based on the increment ratio derived from the Grade Level 8/3 salary and the fixed values are retained.
  • This projected table demonstrates how deductions scale with salary increases across Grade Levels and Steps.

The resulting total deductions will then be subtracted from the projected gross pay to calculate the net pay for each respective grade level and steps.

Delta State Teachers salary structure Grade Level 8/3 and Grade 8/4 Allowance Comparison (Increase Over Time)

  • Basic Salary Allowance:
    • June 2023: ₦28,133.02
    • Sept 2024: ₦29,011.21
    • Change: +₦878.19
  • Rent Allowance:
    • June 2023: ₦13,526.51
    • Sept 2024: ₦13,965.61
    • Change: +₦439.10
  • Transport Allowance:
    • June 2023: ₦7,845.37
    • Sept 2024: ₦8,100.05
    • Change: +₦254.68
  • Utility Allowance:
    • June 2023: ₦4,057.96
    • Sept 2024: ₦4,189.68
    • Change: +₦131.72
  • Meal Allowance:
    • June 2023: ₦1,073.59
    • Sept 2024: ₦1,073.59
    • No Change
  • Leave Allowance:
    • June 2023: ₦2,705.30
    • Sept 2024: ₦2,793.12
    • Change: +₦87.82
  • Furniture Allowance:
    • June 2023: ₦10,821.20
    • Sept 2024: ₦11,052.48
    • Change: +₦231.28

Total Gross Pay:

  • June 2023: ₦68,162.95
  • Sept 2024: ₦70,185.74
  • Increase: +₦2,022.79

3. Deduction Comparison (Significant Increase)

  • DSTSSIS: ₦2,000.00 (No change)
  • NUT:
    • June 2023: ₦962.15
    • Sept 2024: ₦992.19
    • Increase: +₦30.04
  • ASUSS: ₦500.00 (No change)
  • National Housing Fund:
    • June 2023: ₦703.33
    • Sept 2024: ₦725.28
    • Increase: +₦21.95
  • Pension Contribution EE:
    • June 2023: ₦3,712.87
    • Sept 2024: ₦3,830.77
    • Increase: +₦117.90
  • Contributory Health Scheme:
    • June 2023: ₦1,192.85
    • Sept 2024: ₦1,228.25
    • Increase: +₦35.40
  • PAYE (Tax):
    • June 2023: ₦2,679.22
    • Sept 2024: ₦2,841.85
    • Increase: +₦162.63
  • Additional Deduction in Sept 2024:

Total Deduction:

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  • June 2023: ₦11,857.32
  • Sept 2024: ₦23,028.58
  • Increase: +₦11,171.26

4. Net Pay Comparison (Decrease Observed)

  • June 2023: ₦56,305.63
  • September 2024: ₦47,157.16
  • Change: -₦9,148.47

5. Key Observations

  1. Gross Pay Increased: There is a marginal increase in total allowances from June 2023 to September 2024 (+₦2,022.79).
  2. Deductions Significantly Increased: The total deductions in September 2024 are almost double those in June 2023, largely driven by the new Ozu Secondary School MPC deduction of ₦10,800.00.
  3. Net Pay Reduction: Despite the increase in gross pay, the heavier deductions resulted in a net pay drop of ₦9,148.47.
  4. Minor Increment in Allowances: Rent, transport, and utility allowances increased slightly, reflecting possible adjustments for inflation or policy changes.
  5. Pension and Tax Deductions Increased: Pension contribution and PAYE deductions saw notable rises, possibly reflecting changes in salary structure or updated tax rates.

Conclusion

The introduction of this revised salary structure is a testament to the Delta State Government’s commitment to ensuring that public sector employees are compensated fairly. By gradually increasing allowances and providing a clear breakdown of salaries and deductions, the government aims to support its workforce amid rising living costs.

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