How much does an airline pilot make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦127,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,036
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 2.6 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Nigeria ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $197,800 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $143,200 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $116,300 |
| 141. Gambia estimate | $1,613 |
| 142. Nigeria estimate | $1,036 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $621 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineer₦1,198,200
- Ship pilot₦1,124,100
- Air traffic controller₦1,500,600
- Air traffic safety technician₦1,068,800
- Wind technician₦918,000
- Technical aide₦1,048,900
- Electrical technician₦1,099,000
- Electronics engineering technician₦1,025,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦127,700 a month, ₦1,532,300 a year.
How much does an airline pilot make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦1,126,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦2,034,200.
Which country pays an airline pilot the most?
United States, with a median of $197,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an airline pilot make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $197,800 a year against $1,036 in Nigeria, 190.9 times more.
Who makes more, an airline pilot or a chief engineer?
An airline pilot: ₦1,532,300 a year against ₦1,198,200 for a chief engineer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate