How much does an elementary school teacher make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦44,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $364
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 0.9 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. Switzerland estimate | $101,500 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $83,320 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $72,610 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $946 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $364 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Preschool teacher₦454,300
- Professor₦584,700
- Vocational teacher₦529,700
- High school teacher₦572,200
- Education officer₦536,400
- Special needs teacher₦544,400
- Esol teacher₦461,300
- Music teacher₦476,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦44,900 a month, ₦538,800 a year.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦479,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦653,400.
Which country pays an elementary school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $69,540 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an elementary school teacher make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $64,090 a year against $364 in Nigeria, 175.9 times more.
Who makes more, an elementary school teacher or a preschool teacher?
An elementary school teacher: ₦538,800 a year against ₦454,300 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate