How much does a switchboard operator make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦66,820 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $542
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 1.3 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 | $80,610 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $60,980 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $60,450 |
| 143. Sudan estimate | $677 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $542 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Travel agent₦737,000
- Customer service clerk₦723,200
- Hotel receptionist₦648,800
- Information clerk₦747,800
- Receptionist₦649,700
- Survey enumerator₦742,400
- Client information workers not elsewhere classified₦719,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦66,820 a month, ₦801,900 a year.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦723,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦952,100.
Which country pays a switchboard operator the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $48,080 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a switchboard operator make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $38,910 a year against $542 in Nigeria, 71.8 times more.
Who makes more, a switchboard operator or a travel agent?
A switchboard operator: ₦801,900 a year against ₦737,000 for a travel agent, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate