How much does a judge make in Nigeria?
₦756,100a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦63,010 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $511
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 1.3 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.
What judges earn in Nigeria
Lowest 10%: ₦512,400Median: ₦756,100Highest 10%: ₦900,800
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Canada | $153,100 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $142,400 |
| 3. United States | $139,400 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $1,328 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $511 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Lawyer₦707,200
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classified₦609,200
- Museum curator₦511,500
- Librarian₦528,000
- Economist₦647,500
- Anthropologist₦521,900
- Historian₦545,900
- Psychologist₦580,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦63,010 a month, ₦756,100 a year.
How much does a judge make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦512,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦900,800.
Which country pays a judge the most?
Canada, with a median of $153,100 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a judge make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $139,400 a year against $511 in Nigeria, 272.6 times more.
Who makes more, a judge or a lawyer?
A judge: ₦756,100 a year against ₦707,200 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate