How much does a mechanical engineer make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦54,190 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $440
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 1.1 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 | $122,500 |
| 2. United States | $109,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,600 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $1,142 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $440 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineer₦638,800
- Civil engineer₦619,400
- Environment engineer₦592,000
- Chemical engineer₦637,900
- Mine engineer₦686,000
- Test engineer₦640,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦54,190 a month, ₦650,300 a year.
How much does a mechanical engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦562,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦778,100.
Which country pays a mechanical engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $109,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a mechanical engineer make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $109,800 a year against $440 in Nigeria, 249.8 times more.
Who makes more, a mechanical engineer or a civil engineer?
A mechanical engineer: ₦650,300 a year against ₦619,400 for a civil engineer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate