How much does a chef make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦68,790 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $558
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Nigeria ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $77,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,670 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $60,020 |
| 141. Gambia estimate | $869 |
| 142. Nigeria estimate | $558 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $335 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Photographer₦844,400
- Set designer₦859,300
- Museum technician₦854,800
- Other artistic and cultural associate professionals₦955,500
- Legal aide₦965,300
- Social care worker₦891,700
- Religious worker₦848,400
- Athlete₦986,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦68,790 a month, ₦825,500 a year.
How much does a chef make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦697,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦975,100.
Which country pays a chef the most?
Germany, with a median of $53,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chef make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $48,610 a year against $558 in Nigeria, 87.1 times more.
Who makes more, a chef or a set designer?
A set designer: ₦859,300 a year against ₦825,500 for a chef, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate