How much does a rig driller make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦60,690 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $492
- 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. Australia | $94,390 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $88,700 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $85,660 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $600 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $492 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Miners₦726,400
- Stone planer₦606,500
- Stone fabricator₦602,000
- Metal caster₦639,400
- Metal filer₦586,500
- Chemical products plant and machine operators₦671,200
- Photo retoucher₦509,000
- Cure operator₦570,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rig driller make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦60,690 a month, ₦728,300 a year.
How much does a rig driller make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦632,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦854,900.
Which country pays a rig driller the most?
Australia, with a median of $94,390 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a rig driller make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $57,170 a year against $492 in Nigeria, 116.1 times more.
Who makes more, a rig driller or a stone planer?
A rig driller: ₦728,300 a year against ₦606,500 for a stone planer, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate