How much does an actor make in Nigeria?
₦399,600a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦33,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $270
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Nigeria ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What actors earn in Nigeria
Lowest 10%: ₦219,800Median: ₦399,600Highest 10%: ₦679,400
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $75,280 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $61,800 |
| 3. United States | $60,420 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $702 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $270 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Artist₦524,300
- Musician₦473,700
- Ballet dancer₦468,400
- Art director₦564,300
- Announcer₦525,100
- Performer₦375,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦33,300 a month, ₦399,600 a year.
How much does an actor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦219,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦679,400.
Which country pays an actor the most?
United States, with a median of $60,420 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an actor make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $60,420 a year against $270 in Nigeria, 223.6 times more.
Who makes more, an actor or an artist?
An artist: ₦524,300 a year against ₦399,600 for an actor, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate