How much does a veterinarian make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦49,980 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $406
- 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. United States | $130,100 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $113,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $92,750 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $1,053 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $406 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Doctor₦807,500
- Specialist doctor₦972,900
- Registered nurse₦587,700
- Midwife₦582,200
- Traditional therapist₦444,000
- Paramedical practitioners₦632,300
- Dentist₦675,200
- Pharmacist₦615,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦49,980 a month, ₦599,800 a year.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦478,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦734,200.
Which country pays a veterinarian the most?
United States, with a median of $130,100 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a veterinarian make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $130,100 a year against $406 in Nigeria, 320.8 times more.
Who makes more, a veterinarian or a doctor?
A doctor: ₦807,500 a year against ₦599,800 for a veterinarian, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate