How much does a musician make in Nigeria?
₦473,700a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦39,480 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $320
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 0.8 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.
What musicians, singers and composers earn in Nigeria
Lowest 10%: ₦337,900Median: ₦473,700Highest 10%: ₦597,500
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $92,810 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $89,240 |
| 3. Germany | $78,620 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $832 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $320 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Artist₦524,300
- Ballet dancer₦468,400
- Art director₦564,300
- Actor₦399,600
- Announcer₦525,100
- Performer₦375,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦39,480 a month, ₦473,700 a year.
How much does a musician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦337,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦597,500.
Which country pays a musician the most?
United States, with a median of $92,810 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a musician make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $92,810 a year against $320 in Nigeria, 289.7 times more.
Who makes more, a musician or an artist?
An artist: ₦524,300 a year against ₦473,700 for a musician, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate