How much does a dentist make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦56,270 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $457
- 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 $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $185,300 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $127,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $104,400 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $1,186 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $457 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Pharmacist₦615,200
- Public health inspector₦572,400
- Physical therapist₦505,600
- Dietitian₦500,100
- Speech therapist₦521,400
- Optometrist₦555,400
- Health professionals not elsewhere classified₦496,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦56,270 a month, ₦675,200 a year.
How much does a dentist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦500,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦858,400.
Which country pays a dentist the most?
United States, with a median of $185,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a dentist make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $185,300 a year against $457 in Nigeria, 405.8 times more.
Who makes more, a dentist or a pharmacist?
A dentist: ₦675,200 a year against ₦615,200 for a pharmacist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate