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The average salary earnings based on popular and common professions in Nigeria
The Average salaries/income earned by Nigerians based on gathered statistic
Nigeria - “The Giant of Africa”, is a common topic that causes quite a lot of steers, questions and debate. Judging from the look of things and the state of happiness of her People, Many Nigerians would consider the term to mean a “Giant of Africa”, only in terms of its population. It however is understood that the lack of reasonable job opportunities, enough to compliment for the continuous rise in inflation within the country may have contributed to the cause of this debate.
In this Article, we're going to take a look into the average earnings based on different professions and careers across the country. Before we get started, we must state the fact that these data do not denote the specific income of any profession mentioned. Salaries stated in this article are based on gathered statistics based off our own research over the last 12 months.
Values and amounts stipulated in this article are prone to changes. While we try to be precise in our findings, It's worthy to know that these values can be different when considering some key factors that tend to influence salary ranges in the country. Factors such as the Industry or Organization Sector, Organization location, Staff qualifications, Organization size, Staff experience, Organization pay structure, Staff position in the organization, amongst others.
Some various factors that affect salaries in Nigeria include;
- Industry/Organization Sector: Some sectors in the Nigerian economic tend to command a very reasonable salary structure, some of which are the Telecommunication sector, Political positions, Oil & Gas, Banking and I.T sectors. Industries that fall within these category will often be seen to offer competitive salaries, good allowances and insurances to their staffs.
- Industry/Organization Location: Irrespective of the sector, Industries in more developed areas of the country offer good pay range. Most organizations like this are usually in like Lagos, Abuja, Ogun, Port-Harcourt & Delta State.
- Staff Qualification: Salaries in most organizations within the country will often have different pay structure based on staff qualifications. An I.T firm may pay a BS.c holder a certain amount, while another in the same role, but with better qualifications gets a slightly higher pay.
- Organization Size: The organization size will often contribute to how salaries paid are structured. A large firm such as the Dangote group tends to pay more than another with less stance in the same industry.
- Staff Experience: Like any other organization across the world, staffs with more experiences not only get favored during job applications but also get offered a better payment structure than their colleagues. A staff with 7 years experience in most cases would typically earn lost more than another with 2 - 3 years experience in the same field.
- Organization Pay Range/Structure: As with any Industry or organization, there is usually a pay structure or guideline that tends to be followed. Organizations will often time give room to staffs who are willing to work within these pay ranges. A textile firm/industry may have a principle of paying no more than ₦800,000 monthly to a staff irrespective of the qualification, experience and other factors listed above.
- Staff Position: A staff may earn more depending on his/her position in an organization based on their role, position and tasks. A manager in the I.T department of a banking institution will often earn more than a developer or an engineer who he/she manages even while in the same department.
- Self Employment/Services: While salaries in different organization are calculated based on the average monthly revenue/interest generated by the business. Self employed individuals and ones who earn by offering services may earn based on the value of their services or product.
The following are some popular professions and average earnings in Nigeria as at now:
s/n | Profession/Career | Monthly Pay-range | Monthly Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Accountant | ₦ 180,000 - ₦ 800,000 | ₦ 350,000 |
| 2. | Actor/Actress | ₦ 100,000 - ₦ 2,000,000 | ₦ 220,000 |
| 3. | Animator | ₦ 170,000 - ₦ 500,000 | ₦ 300,000 |
| 4. | App Developer | ₦ 180,000 - ₦ 1,100,000 | ₦ 270,000 |
| 5 | Architect | ₦ 140,000 - ₦ 750,000 | ₦ 250,000 |
| 6 | Bartender | ₦ 45,000 - ₦ 300,000 | ₦ 90,000 |
| 7 | Blockchain Developer | ₦ 170,000 - ₦ 600,000 | ₦ 400,000 |
| 8 | Call Center Agent | ₦ 60,000 - ₦ 300,000 | ₦ 120,000 |
| 9 | Carpenter/Furniture Maker | ₦ 60,000 - ₦ 480,000 | ₦ 170,000 |
| 10 | Chef | ₦ 70,000 - ₦ 450,000 | ₦ 180,000 |
| 11 | Civil Engineer | ₦ 200,000 - ₦ 400,000 | ₦ 250,000 |
| 12 | Custom Officer | ₦ 100,000 - ₦ 450,000 | ₦ 170,000 |
| 13 | Customer Service | ₦ 50,000 - ₦ 250,000 | ₦ 120,000 |
| 14 | Cybersecurity Analyst | ₦ 80,000 - ₦ 350,000 | ₦ 150,000 |
| 15 | Data Analyst | ₦ 200,000 - ₦ 850,000 | ₦ 300,000 |
| 16 | Dentist | ₦ 120,000 - ₦ 420,000 | ₦ 220,000 |
| 17 | DJ | ₦ 80,000 - ₦ 600,000 | ₦ 140,000 |
| 18 | Event Planner | ₦ 70,000 - ₦ 600,000 | ₦ 150,000 |
| 19 | Fashion Designer | ₦ 35,000 - ₦ 550,000 | ₦ 96,000 |
| 20 | Film Director | ₦ 150,000 - ₦ 1,500,000 | ₦ 350,000 |
| 21 | Fire Fighter | ₦ 70,000 - ₦ 300,000 | ₦ 120,000 |
| 22 | Forensic Analyst | ₦ 140,000 - ₦ 800,000 | ₦ 240,000 |
| 23 | Full-Stack Developer | ₦ 350,000 - ₦ 1,500,000 | ₦ 500,000 |
| 24 | Graphic Designer | ₦ 80,000 - ₦ 400,000 | ₦ 220,000 |
| 25 | Hair Stylist | ₦ 35,000 - ₦ 350,000 | ₦ 80,000 |
| 26 | Human Resources | ₦ 180,000 - ₦ 600,000 | ₦ 350,000 |
| 27 | Immigration Officer | ₦ 70,000 - ₦ 420,000 | ₦ 190,000 |
| 28 | Interior Decorator | ₦ 60,000 - ₦ 400,000 | ₦ 100,000 |
| 29 | Investment Banker | ₦ 250,000 - ₦ 1,200,000 | ₦ 400,000 |
| 30 | Judge | ₦ 180,000 - ₦ 6,500,000 | ₦ 2,580,000 |
| 31 | Journalist | ₦ 120,000 - ₦ 540,000 | ₦ 260,000 |
| 32 | Lawyer | ₦ 60,000 - ₦ 600,000 | ₦ 120,000 |
| 33 | Lecturer | ₦ 150,000 - ₦ 600,000 | ₦ 300,000 |
| 34 | Librarian | ₦ 50,000 - ₦ 250,000 | ₦ 140,000 |
| 35 | Loan Officer | ₦ 90,000 - ₦ 260,000 | ₦ 150,000 |
| 36 | Local government Administrator | ₦ 70,000 - ₦ 270,000 | ₦ 150,000 |
| 37 | Logistic Manager | ₦ 60,000 - ₦ 440,000 | ₦ 160,000 |
| 38 | Makeup Artist | ₦ 40,000 - ₦ 350,000 | ₦ 120,000 |
| 39 | Mechanical Engineer | ₦ 120,000 - ₦ 670,000 | ₦ 250,000 |
| 40 | Mechanics | ₦ 90,000 - ₦ 370,000 | ₦ 120,000 |
| 41 | Medical Doctor | ₦ 300,000 - ₦ 900,000 | ₦ 400,000 |
| 42 | Medical Lab Scientist | ₦ 90,000 - ₦ 1,200,000 | ₦ 140,000 |
| 43 | Musician | ₦ 76,000 - ₦ 19,870,000 | ₦ 830,000 |
| 44 | Music Producer | ₦ 90,000 - ₦ 1,600,000 | ₦ 280,000 |
| 45 | Navy Officer | ₦ 70,000 - ₦ 1,600,000 | ₦ 350,000 |
| 46 | Nurses | ₦ 80,000 - ₦ 450,000 | ₦ 150,000 |
| 47 | NYSC Corps Member | ₦77,000 - ₦ 97,700 | ₦ 82,700 |
| 48 | NYSC Corps Official | ₦ 100,000 - ₦ 340,000 | ₦ 140,000 |
| 49 | Operations Manager | ₦ 150,000 - ₦ 600,000 | ₦ 300,000 |
| 50 | Optometrist | ₦ 90,000 - ₦ 340,000 | ₦ 140,000 |
| 51 | Pilot | ₦ 700,000 - ₦ 4,000,000 | ₦ 1,800,000 |
| 52 | Petroleum Engineer | ₦ 250,000 - ₦ 700,000 | ₦ 450,000 |
| 53 | Pharmacist | ₦ 120,000 - ₦ 450,000 | ₦ 200,000 |
| 54 | Police | ₦ 70,000 - 650,000 | ₦ 160,000 |
| 55 | Plumber | ₦ 45,000 - ₦ 280,000 | ₦ 90,000 |
| 56 | Public Administrator | ₦ 70,000 - 350,000 | ₦ 150,000 |
| 57 | Quantity Surveyor | ₦ 55,000 - ₦ 280,000 | ₦ 120,000 |
| 58 | Radio Presenter | ₦ 65,000 - ₦ 390,000 | ₦ 140,000 |
| 59 | Radiographer | ₦ 100,0000 - ₦ 320,000 | ₦ 160,000 |
| 60 | Real Estate Agent | ₦ 90,000 - ₦ 600,000 | ₦ 170,000 |
| 61 | Road Safety | ₦ 70,000 - ₦ 380,000 | ₦ 140,000 |
| 62 | Sailor | ₦ 70,000 - ₦ 1,600,000 | ₦ 350,000 |
| 63 | Script Writer | ₦ 80,000 - 700,000 | ₦ 150,000 |
| 64 | SEO Specialist | ₦140,000 - ₦ 600,000 | ₦ 220,000 |
| 65 | Social Media Manager | ₦ 60,000 - ₦ 270,000 | ₦ 100,000 |
| 66 | Software Developer | ₦ 120,000 - ₦ 700,000 | ₦ 250,000 |
| 67 | Soldier | ₦ 70,000 - ₦ 790,000 | ₦ 180,000 |
| 68 | Store Manager | ₦ 50,000 - ₦ 250,000 | ₦ 120,000 |
| 69 | Tailor | ₦ 35,000 - ₦ 550,000 | ₦ 96,000 |
| 70 | Tax Consultant | ₦ 140,000 - ₦ 700,000 | ₦ 270,000 |
| 71 | Teacher | ₦ 70,000 - ₦ 350,000 | ₦ 150,000 |
| 72 | Truck Driver | ₦ 65,000 - ₦ 300,000 | ₦ 160,000 |
| 73 | TV presenter | ₦ 120,000 - ₦ 480,000 | ₦ 300,000 |
| 74 | UI/UX Designer | ₦ 120,000 - ₦ 450,000 | ₦ 180,000 |
| 75 | Video Editor | ₦ 140,000 - ₦ 600,000 | ₦ 250,000 |
| 76 | Waiter/Waitress | ₦ 40,000 - ₦ 400,000 | ₦ 150,000 |
