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Electrician salary in Abeokuta (2026)

Compiled figures put Electrician pay in Abeokuta between ₦85,000 and ₦390,000 a month gross, with a median around ₦190,000. Below is what that actually buys in Abeokuta after rent, food and transport.

₦190,000 Median gross per month
₦85,000 Entry level per month
₦390,000 Experienced per month
87 Cost of living national median = 100
A Electrician on the median salary for Abeokuta spends about 22% of gross pay on a one-bedroom rent. That is within the conservative guideline and leaves genuine room to save.
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Salary data (all professions): NaijaCalc compiled range from published Nigerian salary surveys and job-board postings, Sep 2026. · Data as of 2026-09-10 · Confidence: medium
Figures are MONTHLY GROSS salary in naira, compiled as ranges from published Nigerian salary surveys (MySalaryScale, SalaryExplorer, Payscale, Glassdoor NG) and job-board postings. They are planning estimates for negotiation and budgeting — not offers, not averages from a census, and not tax advice. Every page renders the confidence tier and this caveat. The single highest-value maintenance task on this site is replacing these estimates with reader-submitted, verified payslips.

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What the median salary buys in Abeokuta

A single adult renting a one-bedroom flat. Figures are derived from Abeokuta's cost indices applied to national median anchors.

Rent (1-bed)
₦41,000
Food
₦86,000
Transport
₦38,000
Data / internet
₦14,000
Utilities & levies
₦17,000
Total monthly cost of living₦196,000
Median gross salary₦190,000
Left before tax and savings₦0

On the median salary, these costs consume the entire salary. That means sharing accommodation, living further out, or a second income — not tighter budgeting.

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Electrician pay in nearby-cost cities

CityMedianCost indexDifference
Abeokuta (this city)₦190,00087
Kano ₦195,00088 +₦5,000
Kaduna ₦190,00086 +₦0
Calabar ₦185,00085 -₦5,000
Benin City ₦200,00090 +₦10,000
Jos ₦185,00083 -₦5,000

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Highest-paid professions in Abeokuta

ProfessionMedianCategory
Bank Branch / Unit Manager₦1,045,000Finance & Business
Project Manager₦610,000Finance & Business
Medical Doctor₦565,000Healthcare
Marketing Manager₦520,000Sales & Service
Software Developer₦480,000Technology
Data Analyst₦390,000Technology
UI/UX Designer₦365,000Technology
University Lecturer₦365,000Education

About Abeokuta

Close enough to Lagos to commute, priced far below it.

Electricity: served by Ikeja Electric (Ogun cluster); most feeders sit in Band C. Your band is set by your feeder, not your city — check the rate on your vending receipt with the electricity bill calculator.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Electrician earn in Abeokuta?
Compiled figures put Electrician pay in Abeokuta between ₦85,000 and ₦390,000 a month gross, with a median near ₦190,000. These are planning estimates built from published salary surveys adjusted for Abeokuta's cost of living, not offers or averages from a census.
Is ₦190,000 a month enough to live on in Abeokuta?
A single adult in Abeokuta needs roughly ₦196,000 a month to cover a one-bedroom rent, food, transport, data and utilities. Against the median salary of ₦190,000 that leaves about ₦0 before tax, savings and everything else.
How does Electrician pay in Abeokuta compare with the national figure?
The national median is ₦220,000. Adjusted for Abeokuta's cost index of 87 against a national baseline of 100, the local equivalent is ₦190,000.
What will I actually take home as a Electrician in Abeokuta?
Under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 the first ₦800,000 of chargeable income is tax-free and 8% goes to pension. Use the take-home pay calculator with ₦190,000 to see the exact figure after PAYE and pension.
Should I move to Abeokuta for a Electrician role?
Compare like with like: a salary that is 13% below the national cost baseline is worth considerably more than the same number in a pricier city. Run the salary city comparison before you accept.

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