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.
State Ranking & Monthly Budget Breakdown
See which states pay the highest total allowance, and get a recommended monthly budget breakdown.
Full NYSC Year Financial Plan & Savings Projection
Plan all 12 months with PPA allowance, side hustle income, and track savings toward your post-service goal.
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
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
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.