How much does a tailor make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦31,040 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $252
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 0.6 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 | $57,450 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $56,120 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $52,520 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $401 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $252 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $101 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Fabric cutter₦403,000
- Embroiderer₦430,300
- Upholsterer₦433,600
- Tanner₦451,700
- Shoemaker₦420,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tailor make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦31,040 a month, ₦372,500 a year.
How much does a tailor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦326,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦441,500.
Which country pays a tailor the most?
United States, with a median of $41,640 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a tailor make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $41,640 a year against $252 in Nigeria, 165.3 times more.
Who makes more, a tailor or a fabric cutter?
A fabric cutter: ₦403,000 a year against ₦372,500 for a tailor, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate