How much does a firefighter make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦61,410 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $498
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 1.2 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 | $91,500 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $91,140 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $82,320 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $516 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $498 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Police officer₦748,600
- Correctional officer₦666,700
- Security guard₦556,900
- Aid worker₦629,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦61,410 a month, ₦736,900 a year.
How much does a firefighter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦595,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦906,300.
Which country pays a firefighter the most?
Germany, with a median of $71,340 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a firefighter make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $62,270 a year against $498 in Nigeria, 125.0 times more.
Who makes more, a firefighter or a correctional officer?
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