How much do senior government officials earn in Nigeria
₦1,030,500a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦85,870 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $697
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Nigeria ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What senior government officials earn in Nigeria
Lowest 10%: ₦748,800Median: ₦1,030,500Highest 10%: ₦1,457,600
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Luxembourg estimate | $175,500 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $166,400 |
| 3. Italy estimate | $140,100 |
| 143. Sudan estimate | $1,302 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $697 |
Similar jobs
Managers
- Legislators₦418,600
- Traditional chiefs and heads of village₦1,039,400
- Trades union official₦930,700
- CEO₦1,060,700
Frequently asked questions
How much do senior government officials earn a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦85,870 a month, ₦1,030,500 a year.
Which country pays senior government officials the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $131,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Do senior government officials earn more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $118,100 a year against $697 in Nigeria, 169.6 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate