How much does a metalworker make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦44,380 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $360
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 0.9 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. Iceland estimate | $82,130 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $80,230 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $75,080 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $573 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $360 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $145 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal molder₦490,800
- Welder₦518,500
- Steel erector₦552,100
- Rigger₦584,000
- Blacksmith₦499,500
- Metal worker₦508,700
- Cnc operator₦527,600
- Grinder₦485,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metalworker make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦44,380 a month, ₦532,500 a year.
How much does a metalworker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦442,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦655,200.
Which country pays a metalworker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metalworker make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $62,970 a year against $360 in Nigeria, 174.9 times more.
Who makes more, a metalworker or a metal molder?
A metalworker: ₦532,500 a year against ₦490,800 for a metal molder, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate