How much does a security guard make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦46,410 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $377
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 0.9 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 | $69,150 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $68,880 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $62,210 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $390 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Firefighter₦736,900
- Police officer₦748,600
- Correctional officer₦666,700
- Aid worker₦629,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦46,410 a month, ₦556,900 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦503,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦659,500.
Which country pays a security guard the most?
Australia, with a median of $48,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a security guard make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $39,890 a year against $377 in Nigeria, 105.9 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: ₦736,900 a year against ₦556,900 for a security guard, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate