NYSC Allowance Calculator
Plan your monthly budget and savings as a corps member
Allowances
Current federal allowance is ₦77,000/month
Varies by state (e.g., Lagos ₦10,000, Rivers ₦5,000)
Any additional income (PPA, business, etc.)
Monthly Expenses
If sharing, enter your portion only
Estimate daily cost × work days (typically 20)
Average ₦500-₦1,000 per day × 30 days
Electricity, water, cooking gas, etc.
Phone data, toiletries, laundry, etc.
Note: This calculator provides estimates based on your inputs. Actual costs may vary by location and personal spending habits. Federal allowance is currently ₦77,000/month (2025).
NYSC Allowance Calculator: Calculate Your Monthly & Annual Earnings with Ease
Are you serving or planning to serve in the NYSC? Want to understand exactly how much you'll earn during your service year? A reliable NYSC Allowance Calculator helps you estimate your monthly and yearly stipends, including federal allowance, state “allawee,” and any additional employer or PPA support.
📈 Current NYSC Allowance Breakdown
- Federal Allowance: ₦77,000 monthly
- As confirmed by the NYSC Director-General, the allowance was raised to ₦77,000 from March 2025 to align with the national minimum wage
- State Allawee: Varies by state (₦0 – ₦20,000)
- Many state governments, like Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Enugu, and Anambra, provide top-up payments on state-level
- PPA Support: Optional (₦0 – ₦5,000+)
- Some Place of Primary Assignment employers further supplement with allowances or benefits.
Total Monthly Stipend = Federal Allowance + State Allawee + PPA Support
Annual Earnings = Total Monthly Stipend × 12
💡 How to Use an NYSC Allowance Calculator
- Select Federal Allowance — default ₦77,000
- Choose Your State Allawee — e.g., Lagos ₦15,000
- Add PPA Support — if applicable
- Calculate Monthly & Annual Take-Home Pay
Example:
- Federal: ₦77,000
- Lagos Allawee: ₦15,000
- PPA Support: ₦5,000
- Monthly Total: ₦97,000
- Annual Total: ₦1,164,000
🌍 State Allawee Snapshot
| State | Typical Allawee (₦) |
|---|---|
| Lagos | ₦10,000 – ₦20,000 |
| Akwa Ibom | ₦10,000 |
| Anambra | ₦8,500 – ₦10,000 |
| Enugu | ₦10,000 |
| Others | ₦0 – ₦7,500 |
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🔎 Why Use This Calculator?
- Budget with confidence for housing, transport, and food
- Compare postings in different states before service
- Set savings goals purposefully
- Track total annual income, including all allowances
🚀 Plan Smart with Your Allowance
Budget consciously—housing and transport are largest expenses. Consider sharing accommodation, using public transport, and seeking additional stipends from your PPA.
✅ Final Takeaways
- Standard federal allowance is ₦77,000/month from March 2025
- State top-ups differ and should be checked before service begins.
- PPA support is a valuable bonus—ask early.
- A simple allowance calculator guides budgeting and planning for your service year.
