How much does a hairdresser make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦37,250 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $302
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 0.7 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 | $55,500 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $55,290 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $49,930 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $313 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $302 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Beautician₦447,700
- Flight attendant₦573,500
- Rail conductor₦538,400
- Guide₦504,800
- Cook₦477,900
- Waiter₦433,600
- Bartender₦454,000
- Household manager₦517,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦37,250 a month, ₦447,000 a year.
How much does a hairdresser make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦397,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦581,500.
Which country pays a hairdresser the most?
United States, with a median of $37,450 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a hairdresser make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $37,450 a year against $302 in Nigeria, 123.9 times more.
Who makes more, a hairdresser or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: ₦573,500 a year against ₦447,000 for a hairdresser, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate