How much does a sewing machine operator make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦38,470 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $312
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 0.8 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. Iceland estimate | $56,220 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $54,290 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $53,740 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $380 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Winder operator₦502,900
- Textile machine operator₦498,100
- Fabric dyer₦530,100
- Hide machine operator₦533,500
- Gluing operator₦490,400
- Laundry worker₦458,900
- Textile braider₦512,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦38,470 a month, ₦461,600 a year.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦413,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦513,400.
Which country pays a sewing machine operator the most?
United States, with a median of $36,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sewing machine operator make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $36,670 a year against $312 in Nigeria, 117.5 times more.
Who makes more, a sewing machine operator or a winder operator?
A winder operator: ₦502,900 a year against ₦461,600 for a sewing machine operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate