How much does a truck driver make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦51,470 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $418
- 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 $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $75,230 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $72,650 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,900 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $508 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $418 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Bus driver₦606,800
- Train driver₦839,100
- Signalman₦732,300
- Motorcyle courier₦531,300
- Taxi driver₦507,200
- Farm equipment operator₦582,400
- Earthmoving and related plant operators₦661,900
- Crane operators₦708,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦51,470 a month, ₦617,600 a year.
How much does a truck driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦530,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦697,200.
Which country pays a truck driver the most?
Australia, with a median of $61,070 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a truck driver make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $58,640 a year against $418 in Nigeria, 140.4 times more.
Who makes more, a truck driver or a train driver?
A train driver: ₦839,100 a year against ₦617,600 for a truck driver, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate