How much does a software programmer make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦50,220 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $407
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 1.0 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $113,500 |
| 2. United States | $100,400 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $93,190 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $1,058 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $407 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Systems analyst₦661,800
- Software developer₦652,700
- Web developer₦603,200
- Software tester₦622,900
- Data administrator₦610,900
- Systems administrator₦608,800
- Networks engineer₦632,200
- Database and network professionals not elsewhere classified₦633,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software programmer make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦50,220 a month, ₦602,600 a year.
How much does a software programmer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦482,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦727,000.
Which country pays a software programmer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $113,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a software programmer make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $100,400 a year against $407 in Nigeria, 246.4 times more.
Who makes more, a software programmer or a systems analyst?
A systems analyst: ₦661,800 a year against ₦602,600 for a software programmer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate