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Project Manager Average Salary in Nigeria 2024

How much money does a person working as Project Manager make in Nigeria?


Average Monthly Salary
359,000 NGN
( 4,310,000 NGN yearly)

LOW
194,000
NGN
AVERAGE
359,000
NGN
HIGH
542,000
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 as Project Manager in Nigeria typically earns around 359,000 NGN. Salaries range from 194,000 NGN (lowest) to 542,000 NGN (highest).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Project Manager salaries in Nigeria vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.



Project Manager Pay Scale and Salaries in Nigeria

Median and salary distribution Nigeria Project Manager monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
320,000 NGN or more
10% of people earn
287,000 to 320,000 NGN
20% of people earn
213,000 NGN or less
65% of people earn
213,000 to 287,000 NGN
Minimum Salary
194,000 NGN
Median
321,000 NGN
Maximum
542,000 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 for the position Project Manager in Nigeria range from 194,000 NGN (starting salary) to 542,000 NGN (maximum salary). It should be noted that the given figure is not the legally mandated minimum wage; rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that included thousands of participants and professionals from all regions of the country.

  • Median Salary

    With a median salary of 321,000 NGN, half of the professionals who work as Project Manager in Nigeria earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more. The median salary denotes the middle value of salaries. Ideally, you would want to belong to the group earning more than the median salary, located on the right side of the salary distribution graph.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    The median is closely associated with two other values known as the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution chart, it can be determined that 25% of professionals employed as Project Manager in Nigeria earn less than 269,000 NGN, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 362,000 NGN while 25% earn more.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    To provide a better understanding of expected salaries, we categorized the frequently occurring salaries into different ranges. This approach provides a more precise representation of salary distribution for the job title Project Manager in Nigeria compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 213,000 NGN to 287,000 NGN. About 20% of salaries are below the 213,000 NGN mark, while 10% fall within the range of 287,000 NGN to 320,000 NGN. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 320,000 NGN.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Project Manager / Nigeria

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
225,000 NGN
2 - 5 Years+26%
285,000 NGN
5 - 10 Years+32%
375,000 NGN
10 - 15 Years+18%
441,000 NGN
15 - 20 Years+11%
488,000 NGN
20+ Years+6%
520,000 NGN
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by years of experience monthly Nigeria Project Manager
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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. We broke down salaries by experience level for people working as Project Manager and this is what we found.


All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

Employees with less than two years of experience earn approximately 225,000 NGN.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 285,000 NGN, 26% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 375,000 NGN, 32% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, professionals whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 441,000 NGN, 18% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 488,000 NGN, 11% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 520,000 NGN, 6% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

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.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary Comparison By Education / Project Manager / Nigeria

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Project Manager.

High School
274,000 NGN
Certificate or Diploma+13%
309,000 NGN
Bachelor's Degree+32%
407,000 NGN
Master's Degree+24%
504,000 NGN
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
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We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down salaries by education level for the position Project Manager in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: High School

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 274,000 NGN.


Level 2: Certificate or Diploma

At this level, the average salary becomes 309,000 NGN, 13% more than the previous level.


Level 3: Bachelor's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 407,000 NGN, 32% more than the previous level.


Level 4: Master's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 504,000 NGN, 24% more than the previous level.



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.

You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you 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 the theory. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.


Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

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Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Project Manager / 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? For the people who work as Project Manager in Nigeria, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 10%.

Male
373,000 NGN
Female-9%
340,000 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 / Project Manager / Nigeria

How much are annual salary increments in Nigeria for individuals working as Project Manager? How often do employees get salary raises?

Individuals working as Project Manager in Nigeria are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 12% every 18 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 19 months.

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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

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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

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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 / Project Manager / Nigeria

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28% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 72% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 6% to 7% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
72%
No Bonus
28%

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.

Average Hourly Wage / Project Manager / Nigeria


2,070 NGN per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Project Manager in Nigeria is 2,070 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 as Project Manager in Nigeria is 1,120 NGN. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Executive and Management-100%
Account Coordinator316,000 NGN-12%
Account Director393,000 NGN+9%
Account Executive397,000 NGN+11%
Account Manager370,000 NGN+3%
Administration Manager369,000 NGN+3%
Administration Officer208,000 NGN-42%
Administration Supervisor313,000 NGN-13%
Administrative Clerk149,000 NGN-59%
Administrative Officer144,000 NGN-60%
Area Director344,000 NGN-4%
Area Manager357,000 NGN-1%
Asset Protection Associate400,000 NGN+11%
Assistant Director399,000 NGN+11%
Assistant General Manager408,000 NGN+14%
Assistant Manager431,000 NGN+20%
Assistant Managing Director437,000 NGN+22%
Assistant Operations Manager437,000 NGN+22%
Assistant Project Manager386,000 NGN+7%
Assistant Section Head326,000 NGN-9%
Assistant to CEO347,000 NGN-3%
Assistant Vice President405,000 NGN+13%
Associate Account Director376,000 NGN+5%
Associate Director401,000 NGN+12%
Bid Manager427,000 NGN+19%
Branch Manager435,000 NGN+21%
Business Development Manager501,000 NGN+39%
Business Operations Associate407,000 NGN+13%
Business Operations Lead403,000 NGN+12%
Campaign Manager426,000 NGN+19%
Catering Coordinator233,000 NGN-35%
Catering Manager371,000 NGN+3%
CEO720,000 NGN+100%
Chairman of The Board747,000 NGN+110%
Chairman Office Manager471,000 NGN+31%
Chief Commercial Officer535,000 NGN+49%
Chief Corporate Officer607,000 NGN+69%
Chief Digital Officer515,000 NGN+43%
Chief Digital Strategy Officer555,000 NGN+54%
Chief Digital Transformation Officer498,000 NGN+39%
Chief Ethics Officer460,000 NGN+28%
Chief Executive Officer729,000 NGN+100%
Chief Financial Officer689,000 NGN+92%
Chief Investment Officer564,000 NGN+57%
Chief of Staff333,000 NGN-7%
Chief Operating Officer579,000 NGN+61%
Chief Privacy Officer456,000 NGN+27%
Chief Resilience Officer540,000 NGN+50%
Chief Risk Officer480,000 NGN+34%
Chief Strategy Officer588,000 NGN+64%
Chief Trust and Safety Officer457,000 NGN+27%
Client Account Manager431,000 NGN+20%
Client Accounts Officer385,000 NGN+7%
Client Services Manager495,000 NGN+38%
Commercial Director504,000 NGN+40%
Commercial Manager439,000 NGN+22%
Commercial Project Manager416,000 NGN+16%
Commodity Broker313,000 NGN-13%
COO573,000 NGN+59%
Corporate Affairs Executive442,000 NGN+23%
Corporate Compliance Director482,000 NGN+34%
Corporate Director536,000 NGN+49%
Corporate Officer366,000 NGN+2%
Corporate Partnerships Officer344,000 NGN-4%
Country Manager597,000 NGN+66%
Department Head448,000 NGN+25%
Department Manager475,000 NGN+32%
Department Supervisor393,000 NGN+9%
Deputy Director531,000 NGN+48%
Deputy Manager533,000 NGN+48%
Director583,000 NGN+62%
Director of Accreditation477,000 NGN+33%
Director of Catering Services455,000 NGN+27%
Director of Client Services492,000 NGN+37%
Director of Facilities Management399,000 NGN+11%
Director of Operations477,000 NGN+33%
Director of Process Simplification395,000 NGN+10%
Director of Product Management495,000 NGN+38%
Director of Project Management520,000 NGN+45%
Director of Revenue Management450,000 NGN+25%
Director of Training and Development476,000 NGN+32%
Distribution Manager488,000 NGN+36%
Division Manager421,000 NGN+17%
Duty Manager418,000 NGN+16%
Engagement Manager540,000 NGN+50%
Executive Director745,000 NGN+110%
Executive Manager618,000 NGN+72%
Franchise Manager654,000 NGN+82%
General Manager565,000 NGN+57%
Generational Consultant384,000 NGN+7%
Global Master Data Manager518,000 NGN+44%
Global Technical Lead335,000 NGN-7%
Head of Investment481,000 NGN+34%
Head of Middle Office485,000 NGN+35%
Head of Projects499,000 NGN+39%
Head of Strategy570,000 NGN+59%
Head of Supply Chain446,000 NGN+24%
Head of Sustainability433,000 NGN+21%
Housing Manager383,000 NGN+7%
HSE Manager413,000 NGN+15%
Innovation Manager443,000 NGN+23%
Key Account Manager427,000 NGN+19%
Knowledge Manager498,000 NGN+39%
Location Manager489,000 NGN+36%
Logistics Executive380,000 NGN+6%
Logistics Manager369,000 NGN+3%
Management Consultant406,000 NGN+13%
Management Executive542,000 NGN+51%
Manager486,000 NGN+35%
Managing Director590,000 NGN+64%
MIS Executive498,000 NGN+39%
Ocean Services Manager522,000 NGN+45%
Online Business Manager717,000 NGN+100%
Operational Manager541,000 NGN+51%
Operations Analyst458,000 NGN+27%
Operations Assistant349,000 NGN-3%
Operations Director566,000 NGN+58%
Operations Executive552,000 NGN+54%
Operations Manager575,000 NGN+60%
Operations Supervisor441,000 NGN+23%
Planning Director551,000 NGN+53%
PMO Manager450,000 NGN+25%
Policy Administration Executive417,000 NGN+16%
Private Sector Executive441,000 NGN+23%
Product Development Manager510,000 NGN+42%
Product Executive424,000 NGN+18%
Production Executive504,000 NGN+40%
Production Manager482,000 NGN+34%
Production Supervisor418,000 NGN+16%
Program Director505,000 NGN+41%
Program Manager506,000 NGN+41%
Programme Coordinator365,000 NGN+2%
Project Control Manager500,000 NGN+39%
Project Coordinator305,000 NGN-15%
Project Management Officer356,000 NGN-1%
Project Manager359,000 NGN-0%
Project Portfolio Manager386,000 NGN+7%
Quality Manager411,000 NGN+14%
R/D Director430,000 NGN+20%
Regional Director670,000 NGN+86%
Regional Manager499,000 NGN+39%
Relationship Manager512,000 NGN+43%
Retail District Manager358,000 NGN-0%
Revenue Manager394,000 NGN+10%
Risk and Capital Manager559,000 NGN+56%
Risk Officer396,000 NGN+10%
Safety Manager372,000 NGN+4%
Section Head366,000 NGN+2%
Service Manager391,000 NGN+9%
Shift Supervisor298,000 NGN-17%
Solutions Manager368,000 NGN+2%
Supervisor305,000 NGN-15%
Supply Chain Manager537,000 NGN+49%
Surveyor345,000 NGN-4%
Technical Director490,000 NGN+36%
Technical Manager468,000 NGN+30%
Territory Manager496,000 NGN+38%
Validation Manager441,000 NGN+23%
Vice President633,000 NGN+76%
Zone Manager524,000 NGN+46%

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Lagos392,000 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 for the job title Project Manager in Nigeria?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 321,000 NGN and 362,000 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 a careers like Project Manager in Nigeria ranges from 194,000 NGN to 269,000 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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