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Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Average Salaries in Nigeria 2024

How much money does a person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering make in Nigeria?


Average Monthly Salary
233,000 NGN
( 2,800,000 NGN yearly)

LOW
85,700
NGN
AVERAGE
233,000
NGN
HIGH
630,000
NGN
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Nigeria typically earns around 233,000 NGN. Salaries range from 85,700 NGN (lowest average) to 630,000 NGN (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering domain in Nigeria exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
Airbnb Property Manager362,000 NGN
All Rounder140,000 NGN
Assistant Executive Housekeeper103,000 NGN
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller201,000 NGN
Assistant Food and Beverage Director416,000 NGN
Assistant Hospitality Manager439,000 NGN
Assistant Storekeeper89,300 NGN
Assistant Tour Manager210,000 NGN
Baker and Pastrycook119,000 NGN
Bakery Manager259,000 NGN
Bakery Superintendent163,000 NGN
Banquet Captain128,000 NGN
Banquet Manager183,000 NGN
Banquet Server110,000 NGN
Bar Attendant111,000 NGN
Bar Manager231,000 NGN
Bar Supervisor153,000 NGN
Barista138,000 NGN
Bartender125,000 NGN
Bellman105,000 NGN
Beverage Manager271,000 NGN
Bistro Attendant111,000 NGN
Buffet Chef206,000 NGN
Buffet Host105,000 NGN
Buffet Manager249,000 NGN
Butcher and Slaughterer89,600 NGN
Cafeteria Assistant112,000 NGN
Cafeteria Manager196,000 NGN
Cafeteria Supervisor147,000 NGN
Cake Decorator129,000 NGN
Casino Shift Manager380,000 NGN
Chain Store Customer Support169,000 NGN
Chef201,000 NGN
Chef De Cuisine294,000 NGN
Club Manager396,000 NGN
Cluster Director506,000 NGN
Cluster Revenue Manager380,000 NGN
Cocktail Server107,000 NGN
Coffee Shop Manager386,000 NGN
Concierge102,000 NGN
Confectionery Baker124,000 NGN
Conference and Sales Coordinator183,000 NGN
Conference Services Manager235,000 NGN
Cook173,000 NGN
Corporate Sous Chef300,000 NGN
Corporate Travel Consultant302,000 NGN
Croupier150,000 NGN
Culinary Assistant96,300 NGN
Culinary Associate92,300 NGN
Culinary Tour Guide249,000 NGN
Demi Chef202,000 NGN
Dietary Aide208,000 NGN
Dining Room Supervisor196,000 NGN
Dishwasher84,300 NGN
Duty Manager258,000 NGN
Events Coordinator152,000 NGN
Executive Chef237,000 NGN
Executive Pastry Chef190,000 NGN
Fast Food Cook173,000 NGN
Fast Food Shift Supervisor186,000 NGN
Fine Dining Cook293,000 NGN
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef313,000 NGN
Fleet Manager499,000 NGN
Food and Beverage Manager401,000 NGN
Food and Beverage Trend Analyst280,000 NGN
Food Consultant317,000 NGN
Food Photographer206,000 NGN
Food Policy Analyst293,000 NGN
Food Safety Auditor261,000 NGN
Food Safety Compliance Manager321,000 NGN
Food Safety Coordinator248,000 NGN
Food Server106,000 NGN
Food Service Director382,000 NGN
Food Service Manager421,000 NGN
Food Service Sales261,000 NGN
Food Service Worker109,000 NGN
Food Stylist172,000 NGN
Food Sustainability Consultant321,000 NGN
Front Desk Agent123,000 NGN
Front Desk Clerk122,000 NGN
Front Office Manager221,000 NGN
Gastronomy Consultant247,000 NGN
Guest Service Executive365,000 NGN
Guest Service Representative137,000 NGN
Head Chef 255,000 NGN
Head Concierge163,000 NGN
Hospitality Director628,000 NGN
Hospitality Technology Specialist267,000 NGN
Hostess / Host120,000 NGN
Hotel Desk Clerk119,000 NGN
Hotel Maid90,000 NGN
Hotel Manager624,000 NGN
Hotel Revenue Manager361,000 NGN
Hotel Sales Manager462,000 NGN
Hotel Service Supervisor337,000 NGN
Hotel Staff117,000 NGN
Inventory Coordinator130,000 NGN
Kitchen Manager196,000 NGN
Kitchen Staff114,000 NGN
Kitchen Supervisor183,000 NGN
Line Cook192,000 NGN
Luggage Porter87,200 NGN
Molecular Gastronomist315,000 NGN
Motel Manager328,000 NGN
Pastry Chef177,000 NGN
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant118,000 NGN
Personal Chef239,000 NGN
Production Operator173,000 NGN
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator193,000 NGN
Receptionist123,000 NGN
Regional Restaurant Manager469,000 NGN
Restaurant Manager424,000 NGN
Restaurant Server100,000 NGN
Room Reservations Manager402,000 NGN
Room Service Manager366,000 NGN
Sous Chef240,000 NGN
Special Events Coordinator234,000 NGN
Supervisor of Food Services286,000 NGN
Sustainable Catering Coordinator244,000 NGN
Sustainable Tourism Consultant263,000 NGN
Tour Consultant314,000 NGN
Tour Guide196,000 NGN
Tour Manager267,000 NGN
Travel Agent205,000 NGN
Travel Consultant298,000 NGN
Virtual / Augmented Reality Tourism Specialist258,000 NGN
Waiter / Waitress109,000 NGN
Wedding Planner313,000 NGN


Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Nigeria

Median and salary distribution Nigeria Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
303,000 NGN or more
10% of people earn
249,000 to 303,000 NGN
20% of people earn
129,000 NGN or less
65% of people earn
129,000 to 249,000 NGN
Minimum Salary
85,700 NGN
Median
211,000 NGN
Maximum
630,000 NGN




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Nigeria range from 85,700 NGN (starting average salary) to 630,000 NGN (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering is 211,000 NGN, implying that half of the workforce in Nigeria earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Nigeria earn less than 162,000 NGN, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 273,000 NGN, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Nigeria. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 129,000 NGN to 249,000 NGN. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 129,000 NGN mark, while 10% ranged from 249,000 NGN to 303,000 NGN. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 303,000 NGN or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Nigeria having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Nigeria, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Nigeria costs anywhere from 1,700,000 NGN to 5,100,000 NGN and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Nigeria

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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Nigeria, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 7%.

Male
240,000 NGN
Female-6%
225,000 NGN
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Nigeria for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Nigeria

How much are annual salary increments in Nigeria for individuals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Nigeria are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% every 18 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 19 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Nigeria Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Nigeria / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Nigeria
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Nigeria is 5%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Nigeria

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Nigeria Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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76% of surveyed staff in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 24% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 3% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
24%
No Bonus
76%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Nigeria


1,350 NGN per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Nigeria is 1,350 NGN.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Nigeria is 490 NGN. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Benin City199,000 NGN
Ibadan223,000 NGN
Kaduna210,000 NGN
Kano231,000 NGN
Lagos242,000 NGN

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Nigeria is 6% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
329,000 NGN
Public Sector+6%
349,000 NGN
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Nigeria?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 211,000 NGN and 273,000 NGN. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Nigeria ranges from 85,700 NGN to 162,000 NGN. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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