NYSC Allowance Calculator

Calculate your total monthly NYSC stipend — federal allowance plus your state government top-up — for any of Nigeria's 36 states and FCT.

Your Posting State

State of Deployment

Federal allowance is fixed at ₦77,000/month for all corps members.

Total Monthly Allowance

₦82,000

Federal Government Stipend

₦77,000

Lagos State Top-Up

₦5,000

Annual Total

₦984,000

How to Use This Calculator

Simply select your state of deployment from the dropdown. The calculator automatically adds the fixed federal allowance of ₦77,000 to your state government's top-up to show your total monthly take-home and annual total.

If your state is not paying a top-up (or the amount has changed), note that state allowances are subject to change — confirm with your LGI or State NYSC Secretariat for the latest figure.

The Formula

Monthly Allowance = Federal Stipend + State Top-Up Annual Allowance = Monthly Allowance × 12 Federal Stipend = ₦77,000 (fixed for all corps members, 2024–present) State Top-Up = Varies by state government policy

The federal government pays the base ₦77,000 through the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to every corps member regardless of state. Some state governments add a supplementary allowance on top of this amount.

Example

Chidi deployed to Rivers State

Federal Allowance₦77,000

Rivers State Top-Up₦20,000

Total Monthly₦97,000

Total Annual₦1,164,000

Chidi earns ₦20,000 more per month than a colleague deployed to Lagos (₦5,000 top-up = ₦82,000/month). Over 12 months, the difference is ₦180,000 — significant for budgeting and savings planning.

State Allowances Guide

State top-up payments vary widely across Nigeria's 36 states and FCT:

Highest top-ups (₦20,000): Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa — oil-producing states tend to pay more due to derivation funds.
Mid-range (₦10,000): FCT Abuja, Delta, Edo, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Cross River, Ondo, Abia, Ebonyi.
Lower top-ups (₦2,000–₦5,000): Most northern states and some southwestern states. Note that several states have occasionally delayed or withheld top-up payments.

State allowance figures are approximate and based on publicly available NYSC data. State governments may revise these amounts at any time. Always verify with your State NYSC Secretariat.

FAQ

The federal stipend of ₦77,000 is typically credited to your Wema Bank NYSC account between the 15th and 28th of each month. State allowances are paid separately and may come at different times — some states pay monthly alongside the federal stipend, others pay quarterly or irregularly.

No. NYSC allowances (both federal and state components) are exempt from PAYE income tax under Nigeria's Personal Income Tax Act. Corps members are also not required to pay pension contributions during their service year.

No. NYSC requires all corps members to open a Wema Bank account during orientation camp. The federal stipend is paid exclusively through this account. You should open the account during the three-week orientation camp to avoid delays in your first payment.

State arrears do occur, particularly in states with fiscal challenges. Report to your State NYSC Secretariat and LGI (Local Government Inspector). Document your service record carefully. Some states have paid accumulated arrears months after service year completion — persistence and proper documentation are key.