How much does an economist make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦53,960 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $438
- 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 | $124,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $122,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,100 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $1,137 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $438 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Anthropologist₦521,900
- Historian₦545,900
- Psychologist₦580,200
- Social worker₦516,600
- Religious professionals₦460,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦53,960 a month, ₦647,500 a year.
How much does an economist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦506,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦838,500.
Which country pays an economist the most?
United States, with a median of $124,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an economist make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $124,700 a year against $438 in Nigeria, 284.9 times more.
Who makes more, an economist or an anthropologist?
An economist: ₦647,500 a year against ₦521,900 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate