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Salaries in Nigeria by profession and city
Compiled monthly gross ranges for 38 professions, adjusted for the cost of living in 18 cities. Each page shows what the salary actually buys after rent, food and transport.
Read this first. These are planning estimates compiled from published salary surveys, not offers or census averages. Each page carries a confidence rating. The tax bands and statutory rates behind them are exact; the salary ranges are not. Methodology.
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Agriculture
- Agricultural Officer / Extension Worker ₦90,000–₦350,000
Education
- Teacher (Private School) ₦60,000–₦250,000
- Teacher (Public / CONRAISS) ₦100,000–₦320,000
- University Lecturer ₦200,000–₦1,000,000
Engineering & Trades
- Civil Engineer ₦180,000–₦900,000
- Mechanical Engineer ₦160,000–₦800,000
- Electrical Engineer ₦160,000–₦850,000
- Solar / Inverter Installer ₦120,000–₦550,000
- Electrician ₦100,000–₦450,000
- Plumber ₦90,000–₦400,000
- Welder / Fabricator ₦90,000–₦380,000
Finance & Business
- Accountant ₦120,000–₦700,000
- Bank Officer ₦150,000–₦600,000
- Bank Branch / Unit Manager ₦500,000–₦2,500,000
- HR Officer ₦120,000–₦550,000
- Project Manager ₦300,000–₦1,800,000
- Supply Chain / Logistics Officer ₦150,000–₦700,000
Healthcare
- Registered Nurse ₦120,000–₦450,000
- Medical Doctor ₦300,000–₦1,500,000
- Pharmacist ₦200,000–₦900,000
- Laboratory Scientist ₦120,000–₦500,000
Hospitality & Trades
- Chef / Cook ₦90,000–₦400,000
- Hairdresser / Barber (Employed) ₦60,000–₦300,000
- Fashion Tailor ₦70,000–₦350,000
Media & Creative
- Journalist / Media Professional ₦100,000–₦450,000
- Graphic Designer ₦90,000–₦500,000
Professional Services
- Lawyer (Associate) ₦150,000–₦900,000
Sales & Service
- Customer Service Representative ₦80,000–₦300,000
- Sales Executive ₦100,000–₦600,000
- Marketing Manager ₦250,000–₦1,500,000
- POS / Agency Banking Operator ₦60,000–₦300,000
Technology
- Software Developer ₦250,000–₦1,800,000
- Data Analyst ₦200,000–₦1,200,000
- UI/UX Designer ₦180,000–₦1,100,000
- IT Support / Sysadmin ₦100,000–₦450,000
Transport & Trades
- Corporate / Private Driver ₦80,000–₦300,000
- Security Guard ₦50,000–₦180,000
- Cleaner / Facility Attendant ₦45,000–₦150,000