How much does a translator make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦40,770 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $331
- 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. Switzerland estimate | $92,160 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $75,650 |
| 3. United States | $70,930 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $859 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writer₦507,800
- Journalist₦531,000
- Lawyer₦707,200
- Judge₦756,100
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classified₦609,200
- Museum curator₦511,500
- Librarian₦528,000
- Economist₦647,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a translator make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦40,770 a month, ₦489,200 a year.
How much does a translator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦406,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦600,800.
Which country pays a translator the most?
United States, with a median of $70,930 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a translator make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $70,930 a year against $331 in Nigeria, 214.4 times more.
Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?
A medical writer: ₦507,800 a year against ₦489,200 for a translator, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate