How much does a police officer make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦62,380 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $506
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 1.2 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. Switzerland estimate | $92,950 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $92,590 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $83,620 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $524 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $506 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Firefighter₦736,900
- Correctional officer₦666,700
- Security guard₦556,900
- Aid worker₦629,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦62,380 a month, ₦748,600 a year.
How much does a police officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦617,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦884,400.
Which country pays a police officer the most?
United States, with a median of $80,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a police officer make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $80,300 a year against $506 in Nigeria, 158.6 times more.
Who makes more, a police officer or a correctional officer?
A police officer: ₦748,600 a year against ₦666,700 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate