How much does a high school teacher make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦47,680 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $387
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 1.0 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 | $107,800 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $88,480 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $77,110 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $1,005 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $387 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Professor₦584,700
- Vocational teacher₦529,700
- Elementary school teacher₦538,800
- Preschool teacher₦454,300
- Education officer₦536,400
- Special needs teacher₦544,400
- Esol teacher₦461,300
- Music teacher₦476,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a high school teacher make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦47,680 a month, ₦572,200 a year.
How much does a high school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦489,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦671,800.
Which country pays a high school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $76,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a high school teacher make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $72,040 a year against $387 in Nigeria, 186.2 times more.
Who makes more, a high school teacher or a vocational teacher?
A high school teacher: ₦572,200 a year against ₦529,700 for a vocational teacher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate