How much does a paramedic make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦89,550 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $727
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 1.8 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Nigeria ranks among 143 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 | $100,400 |
| 2. Australia | $86,400 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $81,580 |
| 141. Gambia estimate | $1,131 |
| 142. Nigeria estimate | $727 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $436 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienist₦845,000
- Health records clerk₦931,100
- Community health worker₦952,600
- Optician₦816,900
- Therapy assistant₦730,500
- Medical assistant₦769,500
- Quality inspector₦1,051,400
- Health screener₦872,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦89,550 a month, ₦1,074,600 a year.
How much does a paramedic make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦958,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦1,230,500.
Which country pays a paramedic the most?
Australia, with a median of $86,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a paramedic make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $50,240 a year against $727 in Nigeria, 69.1 times more.
Who makes more, a paramedic or a dental hygienist?
A paramedic: ₦1,074,600 a year against ₦845,000 for a dental hygienist, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate