How much does a community health worker make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦79,390 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $644
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 1.6 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 | $89,000 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $72,320 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $69,250 |
| 141. Gambia estimate | $1,003 |
| 142. Nigeria estimate | $644 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $386 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienist₦845,000
- Health records clerk₦931,100
- Optician₦816,900
- Therapy assistant₦730,500
- Medical assistant₦769,500
- Quality inspector₦1,051,400
- Paramedic₦1,074,600
- Health screener₦872,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦79,390 a month, ₦952,600 a year.
How much does a community health worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦848,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦1,116,900.
Which country pays a community health worker the most?
Canada, with a median of $63,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a community health worker make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $51,850 a year against $644 in Nigeria, 80.5 times more.
Who makes more, a community health worker or a dental hygienist?
A community health worker: ₦952,600 a year against ₦845,000 for a dental hygienist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate