How much does a chief engineer make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦99,850 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $810
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 2.0 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Nigeria ranks among 142 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. Switzerland estimate | $111,900 |
| 2. United States | $109,500 |
| 3. Germany | $91,870 |
| 140. Gambia estimate | $1,261 |
| 141. Nigeria estimate | $810 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $486 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Ship pilot₦1,124,100
- Airline pilot₦1,532,300
- 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 a chief engineer make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦99,850 a month, ₦1,198,200 a year.
How much does a chief engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦928,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦1,413,300.
Which country pays a chief engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $109,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chief engineer make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $109,500 a year against $810 in Nigeria, 135.2 times more.
Who makes more, a chief engineer or a ship pilot?
A chief engineer: ₦1,198,200 a year against ₦1,124,100 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate