How much does a correctional officer make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦55,560 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $451
- 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 | $82,770 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $82,450 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $74,470 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $467 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $451 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Firefighter₦736,900
- Police officer₦748,600
- Security guard₦556,900
- Aid worker₦629,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦55,560 a month, ₦666,700 a year.
How much does a correctional officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦583,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦802,700.
Which country pays a correctional officer the most?
Australia, with a median of $68,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a correctional officer make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $61,280 a year against $451 in Nigeria, 135.9 times more.
Who makes more, a correctional officer or a firefighter?
A firefighter: ₦736,900 a year against ₦666,700 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate