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How much does a preschool teacher make in Nigeria?

₦454,300a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦37,860 a month. estimate

Equals
$307
Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
0.8 times
Data from
2024

Where Nigeria ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandHungarySenegalNigeria, rank 143

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What early childhood educators earn in Nigeria
Lowest 10%: ₦406,500Median: ₦454,300Highest 10%: ₦550,200

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$85,580
2. Luxembourg estimate$70,260
3. Iceland estimate$61,220
142. Malawi estimate$798
143. Nigeria estimate$307
Compare early childhood educators in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a preschool teacher make a month in Nigeria?

The median gross salary is ₦37,860 a month, ₦454,300 a year.

How much does a preschool teacher make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦406,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦550,200.

Which country pays a preschool teacher the most?

Germany, with a median of $57,800 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a preschool teacher make more in Nigeria or in United States?

In United States: $42,690 a year against $307 in Nigeria, 139.0 times more.

Who makes more, a preschool teacher or an elementary school teacher?

An elementary school teacher: ₦538,800 a year against ₦454,300 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate