How much does a water-based fisheries worker make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦46,350 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $376
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Nigeria ranks among 142 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 | $58,020 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $57,740 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $43,340 |
| 136. Angola estimate | $399 |
| 137. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
| 138. Uganda estimate | $350 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $114 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm hands₦549,000
- Livestock farm labourers₦561,000
- Farm hand₦580,600
- Gardener₦579,800
- Forest worker₦621,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water-based fisheries worker make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦46,350 a month, ₦556,200 a year.
How much does a water-based fisheries worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦494,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦649,700.
Which country pays a water-based fisheries worker the most?
United States, with a median of $36,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a water-based fisheries worker make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $36,670 a year against $376 in Nigeria, 97.5 times more.
Who makes more, a water-based fisheries worker or a farm hand?
A farm hand: ₦580,600 a year against ₦556,200 for a water-based fisheries worker, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate