Nigeria salary calculator
Nigeria PAYE & net salary calculator
Enter a gross monthly salary and the Nigeria salary calculator estimates your PAYE, Pension, NHF and NHIA, net take-home pay and the employer's cost — using the current State Internal Revenue Services (and the Nigeria Revenue Service) rates. Work backwards from a target net, add reliefs, or opt out of a scheme.
Estimates only; verify with the state internal revenue services before you rely on a figure.
NHF / NHIS base.
Worked examples
Net pay on a Nigeria salary
Estimated monthly take-home pay at common gross salary levels in Nigeria, after PAYE and statutory deductions. Figures are in Nigerian nairas (NGN).
| Gross salary | PAYE | Total deductions | Net pay | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGN 100,000 | NGN 2,675 | NGN 18,175 | NGN 81,825 | 82% |
| NGN 250,000 | NGN 21,688 | NGN 60,438 | NGN 189,563 | 76% |
| NGN 500,000 | NGN 58,550 | NGN 136,050 | NGN 363,950 | 73% |
| NGN 1,000,000 | NGN 134,600 | NGN 289,600 | NGN 710,400 | 71% |
| NGN 2,000,000 | NGN 307,400 | NGN 617,400 | NGN 1,382,600 | 69% |
Estimates on current the state internal revenue services rates. Enter your own salary above for a full breakdown.
The rates behind it
Every rate the Nigeria calculator applies
The calculator uses the current the state internal revenue services bands and statutory rates. The full table — each deduction, who collects it, the exact rate and its source — is on the Nigeria payroll page.
Questions
Nigeria salary calculator: common questions
What is the take-home pay on a NGN 500,000 salary in Nigeria?
On a gross monthly salary of NGN 500,000, estimated net take-home pay in Nigeria is about NGN 363,950, after roughly NGN 136,050 in statutory deductions. Enter your own figure above for an exact breakdown.
How is PAYE calculated in Nigeria?
PAYE in Nigeria is charged on graduated income bands set by State Internal Revenue Services (and the Nigeria Revenue Service). The calculator applies the current bands to your salary automatically; the deduction table on the country page lists each band and the other statutory items in full.
What deductions come out of a Nigerian salary?
A Nigerian payslip typically carries Pension, NHF and NHIA. The calculator shows each one, plus the employer-side costs that are not deducted from your pay. Rates are maintained centrally and applied on every calculation.
Is the Nigeria salary calculator free and accurate?
Yes — it is free and uses the current each state’s revenue service rates. Results are estimates for planning; individual circumstances and mid-year rate changes can shift the figure, so verify with State Internal Revenue Services (and the Nigeria Revenue Service) before you rely on it.
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