How much does a construction worker make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦52,890 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $429
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 1.1 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $66,190 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $65,880 |
| 3. Australia | $56,950 |
| 138. Angola estimate | $456 |
| 139. Nigeria estimate | $429 |
| 140. Uganda estimate | $399 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $130 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Mining assistant₦735,200
- Civils worker₦729,100
- Picker and packer₦529,700
- Factory labourer₦602,100
- Hand and pedal vehicle drivers₦563,800
- Fiacre driver₦525,000
- Warehouse worker₦621,200
- Shelf stacker₦502,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction worker make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦52,890 a month, ₦634,600 a year.
How much does a construction worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦564,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦770,100.
Which country pays a construction worker the most?
Australia, with a median of $56,950 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a construction worker make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $46,580 a year against $429 in Nigeria, 108.6 times more.
Who makes more, a construction worker or a mining assistant?
A mining assistant: ₦735,200 a year against ₦634,600 for a construction worker, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate