Although this is a question which has been asked many times, it still remains unclear. We may say that there are many factors which determine the salary of a developer including the level of experience, location, specialization, the industry etc. But ultimately these things won’t decide the salary. There are various other factors like some hidden elements, behavioral patterns of recruiters or sometimes even luck. And in today’s blog post I am going to give you 100% hard core science backed reasons why one should have higher salary as compared to others!
As a developer, you will be expected to complete tasks that range from simple to complex. The goal is to create a platform that can be used by our customers in the best possible way.
We are looking for someone who has experience working with:
- [Platforms] (examples: AWS, Azure, DigitalOcean)
- [Languages] (examples: Python, JavaScript)
Salary for developer
A person working as a Developer / Programmer in Nigeria typically earns around 313,000 NGN per month. Salaries range from 144,000 NGN (lowest) to 498,000 NGN (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Developer / Programmer salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Developer / Programmer Salary Distribution in Nigeria
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
- Salary RangeDeveloper / Programmer salaries in Nigeria range from 144,000 NGN per month (minimum salary) to 498,000 NGN per month (maximum salary).
- Median SalaryThe median salary is 338,000 NGN per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Developer / Programmer(s) are earning less than 338,000 NGN while the other half are earning more than 338,000 NGN. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
- PercentilesClosely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of Developer / Programmer(s) are earning less than 217,000 NGN while 75% of them are earning more than 217,000 NGN. Also from the diagram, 75% of Developer / Programmer(s) are earning less than 452,000 NGN while 25% are earning more than 452,000 NGN.
Developer / Programmer Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does experience and age affect your pay?
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Developer / Programmer salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
A Developer / Programmer with less than two years of experience makes approximately 164,000 NGN per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 218,000 NGN per month, 34% more than someone with less than two year’s experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 323,000 NGN per month, 48% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Developer / Programmer(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 394,000 NGN per month, 22% 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 429,000 NGN per month, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 465,000 NGN per month, 8% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Developer / Programmer average salary change by experience in Nigeria
| 0 – 2 Years | 164,000 NGN | |
| 2 – 5 Years | +34% | 218,000 NGN |
| 5 – 10 Years | +48% | 323,000 NGN |
| 10 – 15 Years | +22% | 394,000 NGN |
| 15 – 20 Years | +9% | 429,000 NGN |
| 20+ Years | +8% | 465,000 NGN |
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Developer / Programmer Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
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 Developer / Programmer salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is Certificate or Diploma, the average salary of a Developer / Programmer is 187,000 NGN per month.
While someone with a Bachelor’s Degree gets a salary of 293,000 NGN per month, 57% more than someone having a Certificate or Diploma degree.
A Master’s Degree gets its holder an average salary of 491,000 NGN per month, 68% more than someone with a Bachelor’s Degree.
Developer / Programmer average salary difference by education level in Nigeria
| Certificate or Diploma | 187,000 NGN | |
| Bachelor’s Degree | +57% | 293,000 NGN |
| Master’s Degree | +68% | 491,000 NGN |
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
