How much does a cook make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦39,830 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $323
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 0.8 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 | $59,340 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $59,110 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $53,390 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $335 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $323 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Flight attendant₦573,500
- Rail conductor₦538,400
- Guide₦504,800
- Waiter₦433,600
- Bartender₦454,000
- Hairdresser₦447,000
- Beautician₦447,700
- Household manager₦517,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦39,830 a month, ₦477,900 a year.
How much does a cook make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦423,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦538,200.
Which country pays a cook the most?
Germany, with a median of $40,180 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a cook make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $38,970 a year against $323 in Nigeria, 120.6 times more.
Who makes more, a cook or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: ₦573,500 a year against ₦477,900 for a cook, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate