To the healthcare professionals aiming to be employed or already employed in UDUTH, it is important to know the 2026 Salary Structure of Usman Danfodio University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), considering the fluctuating labour environment in the health sector in 2026.
UDUTH is the teaching hospital of Usman Danfodio University where medical students, resident physicians, nurses, and other medical workers are trained. Being a federal government agency, the staff salaries of UDUTH are based on nationally approved salary packages and not on the hospital policies.
The physicians in the hospital are being paid with the help of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) and nurses and other medical workers with the help of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS).
These systems have grade, qualification, and years of service as the basis of their determination of salary levels (Federal Ministry of Health guidelines).
This paper describes the pay scale of Usman Danfodio University Teaching Hospital in 2026, such as estimated monthly salaries of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, medical laboratory scientists, interns, and administrative employees.
The Salary Framework: CONHESS and CONMESS at UDUTH
UDUTH is a federal teaching hospital and as such, it makes use of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) and also the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) .
It is a standardized system that is controlled by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) and it determines the remuneration of all health professionals.
The doctors and dentists are paid according to the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS).
The CONHESS system comprises 15 grade levels that have progressive steps, depending on years of service.
The minimum basic salary provided by the CONHESS is estimated to be 80000 per month, and the highest remuneration is up to 350,000 or even higher on the highest-level professionals.
Based on the data provided by employees, UDUTH has an average monthly salary of about ₦159,000 with the reported positions as Administrative Officer, Medical Laboratory Scientist, and Medical Officer Intern.
2026 UDUTH Salary Structure by Staff Category
The table below shows the estimated salaries of different cadres in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital. Note: These amounts are estimated total monthly allowances, basic pay, and normal allowances.
Nurses and Midwives Salaries at UDUTH
The highest number of professionals in UDUTH is represented by nurses. Their monthly salary, with allowances that are standard, including hazard allowances is normally in these ranges.
| Grade Level | Estimated Monthly Total (₦) |
| CONHESS 07 (Entry-Level RN) | ₦150,000 – ₦200,000 |
| CONHESS 09 (Mid-Level RN) | ₦220,000 – ₦300,000 |
| CONHESS 11 (Senior RN) | ₦300,000 – ₦400,000 |
| CONHESS 13+ (Chief/Specialist RN) | ₦400,000 – ₦500,000+ |
The newly increased uniform allowance of ₦80,000 annually (paid through IPPIS) is a significant boost for nurses at UDUTH
Pharmacists and Medical Laboratory Scientists
These professionals typically enter at higher grade levels due to their degree qualifications. Based on the CONHESS framework, their estimated earnings are :
| Grade Level | Estimated Monthly Basic Pay (₦) |
| CONHESS 07 | ₦80,000 |
| CONHESS 08 | ₦90,000 |
| CONHESS 09 | ₦100,000 |
| CONHESS 10 | ₦120,000 |
| CONHESS 11 | ₦150,000 |
| CONHESS 12 | ₦180,000 |
| CONHESS 13 | ₦230,000 |
| CONHESS 14 | ₦280,000 |
| CONHESS 15 | ₦350,000 |
When allowances are added, entry-level pharmacists and lab scientists (CONHESS 08-10) typically earn ₦120,000 – ₦200,000 monthly, while director-level professionals (CONHESS 14-15) can earn ₦400,000 – ₦600,000+
Medical and Dental Staff (CONMESS)
Medical doctors and dentists at UDUTH are remunerated through the CONMESS scale, which differs and is usually higher than the CONHESS.
In January 2026, the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) of UDUTH announced its complete support to the indefinite strike across the country announced by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD).
The action began on January 12, 2026, and was referred to as the strike due to the purported lack of observance of the Federal Government to the key welfare and training agreements.
Some of the issues remain unresolved in regard to the remuneration of doctors which include:
- Failure to pay accruing promotion and salary arrears.
- Partners Half-way application of the Professional Allowance Table.
- Delayed Specialist Allowance payments of qualified physicians.
- Outstanding CONMESS 25% and 35% arrears
- Delays in the payment of house officers’ salaries and arrears
Estimated CONMESS Pay Scales (Pre-Strike): According to the general CONMESS guidelines:
- House Officers (Interns): 170,000 to 220,000 (basic, no allowances)
- Medical Officers (CONMESS 2-3): ₦230,000 – ₦300,000
- Senior Registrars (CONMESS 4-5): ₦310,000 – ₦420,000
- Consultants (CONMESS 6-7): ₦450,000 – ₦650,000
Technical and Administrative Personnel.
The non-clinical personnel at UDUTH such as administrative officers, accountants and health record officers can be classified in either the CONHESS or the general CONPSS (Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure).
In the case of CONPSS, 2026 net salaries are estimated to be as shown below on a monthly basis.
| Grade Level | Estimated Monthly Net Pay (₦) |
| GL 07 | ₦148,000 – ₦165,000 |
| GL 08 | ₦234,000 – ₦250,000 |
| GL 09 | ₦249,000 – ₦265,000 |
| GL 10 | ₦261,000 – ₦275,000 |
| GL 12 | ₦280,000 – ₦300,000 |
| GL 13 | ₦315,000 – ₦330,000 |
| GL 14 | ₦328,000 – ₦340,000 |
| GL 15 | ₦361,000 – ₦580,000 |
Allowances Under CONHESS at UDUTH
Beyond basic salary, UDUTH staff receive several allowances that significantly boost take-home pay :
| Allowance Type | Estimated Monthly Range (₦) |
| Hazard Allowance | ₦15,000 – ₦50,000 (frontline staff) |
| Call Duty Allowance | ₦10,000 – ₦40,000 (emergency roster) |
| Shift Duty Allowance | ₦10,000 – ₦25,000 (night/weekend) |
| Housing Allowance | ₦30,000 – ₦100,000 (varies by level) |
| Uniform Maintenance | ₦5,000 – ₦15,000 quarterly |
| Leave Allowance | One month’s basic salary (annual) |
Internship Salaries at UDUTH
Teaching hospitals like UDUTH offer internship programs for newly graduated healthcare professionals.
Typical internship salaries include:
| Internship Role | Estimated Salary |
| House Officer (Medical Intern) | ₦170,000 – ₦220,000 |
| Nursing Intern | ₦150,000 – ₦200,000 |
| Pharmacist Intern | ₦120,000 – ₦180,000 |
| Laboratory Scientist Intern | ₦120,000 – ₦180,000 |
Sokoto State Context vs. Federal Pay
Being a federal organization, the salaries of UDUTH are set on the national level and they are usually high compared to most of the state-owned hospitals located within Sokoto State.
As per regional salary information, mid-level nurses working in the government hospitals of Sokoto State make around ₦130,000 -200,000 every month.
In UDUTH, the federal workers are generally in the higher end of the CONHESS scales as they enjoy a stable implementation of their services as well as the recent adjustments in the country.
Conclusion
The Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto, salary structure is based on the standard CONHESS framework, although recent changes have been made to the structure and the 300 percent increase in the allowances of nurses takes effect January 2026. Basic monthly salaries of 80,000 at entry level and 350,000 plus at the director levels plus high allowances are expectable and these amounts will effectively increase the compensation package of the staff members.
But the current strike by resident physicians is a wake-up call that the process of implementing the approved salary structures and allowance is still in its early stages. The best and most personalized information is the one that staff and applicants would consult with the UDUTH Human Resources department and follow official circulars of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), since further changes may be introduced in negotiations and budgeting.
Note: The numbers presented in this article are estimates, according to the CONHESS salary system and recent federal government announcements at the beginning of 2026. Salaries can also differ depending on personal qualification, experience and role duties. The official payslips and institutional circulars should always be used to get accurate figures.
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