How much does a waiter make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦36,130 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $293
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 0.7 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 | $53,830 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $53,620 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $48,430 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $304 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $293 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Bartender₦454,000
- Flight attendant₦573,500
- Rail conductor₦538,400
- Guide₦504,800
- Cook₦477,900
- Hairdresser₦447,000
- Beautician₦447,700
- Household manager₦517,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦36,130 a month, ₦433,600 a year.
How much does a waiter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦336,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦549,000.
Which country pays a waiter the most?
Germany, with a median of $36,680 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a waiter make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $35,240 a year against $293 in Nigeria, 120.2 times more.
Who makes more, a waiter or a bartender?
A bartender: ₦454,000 a year against ₦433,600 for a waiter, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate