Software Developer salary in Ilorin (2026)
Compiled figures put Software Developer pay in Ilorin between ₦200,000 and ₦1,420,000 a month gross, with a median around ₦435,000. Below is what that actually buys in Ilorin after rent, food and transport.
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.
What the median salary buys in Ilorin
A single adult renting a one-bedroom flat. Figures are derived from Ilorin's cost indices applied to national median anchors.
That leaves about ₦258,000 a month before PAYE and pension — which is the money available for savings, school fees, healthcare, generator fuel and everything that is not in the table above.
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Software Developer pay in nearby-cost cities
| City | Median | Cost index | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilorin (this city) | ₦435,000 | 79 | — |
| Sokoto | ₦420,000 | 76 | -₦15,000 |
| Jos | ₦455,000 | 83 | +₦20,000 |
| Maiduguri | ₦405,000 | 74 | -₦30,000 |
| Calabar | ₦470,000 | 85 | +₦35,000 |
| Kaduna | ₦475,000 | 86 | +₦40,000 |
Highest-paid professions in Ilorin
| Profession | Median | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Branch / Unit Manager | ₦950,000 | Finance & Business |
| Project Manager | ₦555,000 | Finance & Business |
| Medical Doctor | ₦515,000 | Healthcare |
| Marketing Manager | ₦475,000 | Sales & Service |
| Software Developer | ₦435,000 | Technology |
| Data Analyst | ₦355,000 | Technology |
| UI/UX Designer | ₦330,000 | Technology |
| University Lecturer | ₦330,000 | Education |
About Ilorin
Among the cheapest state capitals for rent, with a growing student and remote-worker population.
Electricity: served by Ibadan Electricity Distribution Co. (IBEDC); most feeders sit in Band D. 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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