Average Benefits Specialist Salary in Nigeria for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Benefits Specialist salary for 2024 in Nigeria and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Nigerian naira. To keep things simple, we are using the NGN currency code instead of the currency symbol โ‚ฆ.

How Much Does a Benefits Specialist Make in Nigeria?

A Benefits Specialist working in Nigeria will typically earn around 3,085,500 NGN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 1,606,100 NGN to the highest average salary of 4,714,900 NGN.

Average Annual Salary
3,085,500 NGN
Average Monthly Salary
257,125 NGN

Lowest Annual Salary
1,606,100 NGN
Lowest Monthly Salary
133,841 NGN

Highest Annual Salary
4,714,900 NGN
Highest Monthly Salary
392,908 NGN

These are average salaries for a Benefits Specialist in Nigeria and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Benefits Specialist to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Benefits Specialist salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Benefits Specialist Salaries in Nigeria

So we've looked at the average salaries a Benefits Specialist will earn in Nigeria. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Benefits Specialist can earn between 1,606,100 NGN and 4,714,900 NGN on average in Nigeria. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Benefits Specialist in Nigeria is 2,964,800 NGN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 2,964,800 NGN, and 50% of the population earn more than 2,964,800 NGN.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Benefits Specialist salary in Nigeria, 25% of the population are earning less than 2,052,200 NGN while 75% of the population earn more than 2,052,200 NGN.

75% of the population earn less than 3,685,200 NGN, and 25% of the population earn more than 3,685,200 NGN.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Benefits Specialist Salary by Experience Level in Nigeria

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average benefits specialist salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Benefits Specialist in Nigeria that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 1,825,000 NGN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Benefits Specialist salary would increase to 2,447,200 NGN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Benefits Specialist, the average salary would be 3,178,700 NGN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 3,850,500 NGN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Benefits Specialist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 4,201,000 NGN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Benefits Specialist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 4,429,300 NGN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
1,825,000 NGN
2-5 Years +34%
2,447,200 NGN
5-10 Years +30%
3,178,700 NGN
10-15 Years +21%
3,850,500 NGN
15-20 Years +9%
4,201,000 NGN
20+ Years +5%
4,429,300 NGN

Benefits Specialist Salary by Education Level in Nigeria

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Benefits Specialist in Nigeria based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Benefits Specialist in Nigeria with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 2,566,100 NGN.

  • Master's Degree. A Benefits Specialist in Nigeria with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 3,564,300 NGN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
2,566,100 NGN
Master's Degree +39%
3,564,300 NGN

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Nigeria is around 1,690,000 to 5,080,000 NGN and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Benefits Specialist Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Nigeria, a male benefits specialist will earn an average of 3,312,100 NGN, while a female benefits specialist will earn around 2,941,000 NGN.

This means that a male benefits specialist earns approximately 13% more than a female benefits specialist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Nigeria

Male
3,312,100 NGN
Female -13%
2,941,000 NGN

Benefits Specialist Average Pay Raise in Nigeria

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Benefits Specialist in Nigeria is around 10% every 19 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Nigeria is around 8% every 19 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 10 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Benefits Specialist in Nigeria can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Nigeria for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Nigeria.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
5%
Energy
1%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
2%
Travel
7%
Construction
3%
Education
8%

Benefits Specialist Bonus and Incentive Rates in Nigeria

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Benefits Specialist is a low bonus based job, with 49% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

51% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 3% to 5%.

Received Bonus
49%
No Bonus
51%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Nigeria earn approximately 6% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
4,162,800 NGN
Private Sector -6%
3,934,900 NGN

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Benefits Specialist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Benefits Specialist in Nigeria.

Job Title Category Salary
Benefits Administrator Human Resources 2,485,800 NGN
Benefits Analyst Human Resources 3,156,400 NGN
Benefits Manager Human Resources 5,111,100 NGN
Chief Human Resources Officer Human Resources 6,457,900 NGN
Chief People Officer Human Resources 6,539,600 NGN
Compensation Analyst Human Resources 3,205,100 NGN
Compensation and Benefits Manager Human Resources 5,161,100 NGN
Compensation and Benefits Officer Human Resources 2,266,400 NGN
Compensation and Benefits Specialist Human Resources 3,085,500 NGN
Compensation Manager Human Resources 5,197,600 NGN
Corporate Director of Human Resources Human Resources 6,442,400 NGN
Corporate Recruiter Human Resources 4,235,500 NGN
Corporate Trainer Human Resources 3,217,900 NGN
Director of Talent Acquisition Human Resources 6,251,400 NGN
Employee Benefits Administrator Human Resources 3,672,500 NGN
Employee Benefits Consultant Human Resources 4,726,900 NGN
Employee Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 1,967,000 NGN
Employee Communications Manager Human Resources 4,558,700 NGN
Employee Development Specialist Human Resources 4,176,700 NGN
Employee Engagement Specialist Human Resources 4,414,800 NGN
Employee Health and Wellness Administrator Human Resources 3,850,500 NGN
Employee Performance Specialist Human Resources 3,299,800 NGN
Employee Relations Analyst Human Resources 4,369,800 NGN
Employee Relations Manager Human Resources 4,439,200 NGN
Employee Relations Practitioner Human Resources 4,585,100 NGN
Employee Relations Representative Human Resources 3,229,900 NGN
Employee Relations Specialist Human Resources 4,187,600 NGN
Employee Services Manager Human Resources 4,703,900 NGN
Employee Services Specialist Human Resources 4,475,900 NGN
Employee Wellness Officer Human Resources 3,229,900 NGN
Employment Advice Worker Human Resources 2,076,600 NGN
Employment Interviewer Human Resources 3,035,200 NGN
Employment Relations Officer Human Resources 1,955,300 NGN
Employment Service Specialist Human Resources 2,401,300 NGN
Employment Services Coordinator Human Resources 2,914,600 NGN
Enrollment Counselor Human Resources 4,201,000 NGN
Equal Opportunity Representative Human Resources 3,061,300 NGN
Executive Human Capital Management Human Resources 6,493,000 NGN
Executive Recruiter Human Resources 4,355,800 NGN
Expatriate Administration Manager Human Resources 4,488,100 NGN
Expatriate Administration Supervisor Human Resources 2,928,100 NGN
Global Mobility Manager Human Resources 5,197,600 NGN
Head of Human Resources Human Resources 6,203,500 NGN
Headhunter Human Resources 4,642,200 NGN
Health Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 2,688,800 NGN
HRIS Analyst Human Resources 2,339,200 NGN
HRIS Manager Human Resources 3,934,900 NGN
HRIS Officer Human Resources 1,942,700 NGN
HRIS Supervisor Human Resources 2,173,000 NGN
Human Resources Administration Specialist Human Resources 2,557,100 NGN
Human Resources Administrative Assistant Human Resources 1,908,800 NGN
Human Resources Administrative Coordinator Human Resources 2,653,700 NGN
Human Resources Administrator Human Resources 2,698,900 NGN
Human Resources Advisor Human Resources 4,320,200 NGN
Human Resources Analyst Human Resources 3,769,500 NGN
Human Resources Assessor Human Resources 2,485,800 NGN
Human Resources Assistant Human Resources 1,655,500 NGN
Human Resources Assistant Manager Human Resources 4,558,700 NGN
Human Resources Associate Human Resources 1,632,100 NGN
Human Resources Consultant Human Resources 5,221,800 NGN
Human Resources Coordinator Human Resources 1,846,200 NGN
Human Resources Data Analytics Manager Human Resources 3,586,300 NGN
Human Resources Deputy Manager Human Resources 4,883,400 NGN
Human Resources Development Manager Human Resources 5,495,200 NGN
Human Resources Director Human Resources 6,721,800 NGN
Human Resources Executive Human Resources 4,270,100 NGN
Human Resources Generalist Human Resources 3,229,900 NGN
Human Resources Manager Human Resources 6,048,900 NGN
Human Resources Officer Human Resources 2,495,600 NGN
Human Resources Recruiter Human Resources 4,355,800 NGN
Human Resources Representative Human Resources 2,460,900 NGN
Human Resources Section Head Human Resources 4,201,000 NGN
Human Resources Services Manager Human Resources 5,447,200 NGN
Human Resources Specialist Human Resources 3,217,900 NGN
Human Resources Superintendent Human Resources 2,304,300 NGN
Human Resources Training Executive Human Resources 4,211,600 NGN
Human Resources Vice President Human Resources 6,420,700 NGN
Industrial Organizational Psychologist Human Resources 5,423,100 NGN
Job Evaluation Specialist Human Resources 4,309,300 NGN
Labor Relations Director Human Resources 4,834,900 NGN
Labor Relations Manager Human Resources 5,136,500 NGN
Labor Relations Specialist Human Resources 2,389,200 NGN
Learning and Development Manager Human Resources 5,197,600 NGN
Occupational Health and Safety Officer Human Resources 2,304,300 NGN
Organizational Development Consultant Human Resources 4,799,700 NGN
Organizational Development Manager Human Resources 5,614,600 NGN
Organizational Development Specialist Human Resources 2,794,600 NGN
Payroll Assistant Human Resources 2,076,600 NGN
Payroll Supervisor Human Resources 2,519,500 NGN
People Development Officer Human Resources 3,168,300 NGN
Personnel Officer Human Resources 1,777,700 NGN
Personnel Recruiter Human Resources 4,282,500 NGN
Records Clerk Human Resources 1,547,500 NGN
Records Manager Human Resources 2,676,200 NGN
Recruiter Human Resources 4,260,400 NGN
Recruiting Coordinator Human Resources 2,290,300 NGN
Recruiting Manager Human Resources 5,711,000 NGN
Recruitment Consultant Human Resources 4,414,800 NGN
Recruitment Officer Human Resources 2,435,600 NGN
Recruitment Supervisor Human Resources 3,553,500 NGN
Research Associate Human Resources 1,955,300 NGN
SAP Resource Manager Human Resources 4,439,200 NGN
Talent Acquisition Manager Human Resources 5,747,700 NGN
Talent Acquisition Specialist Human Resources 3,586,300 NGN
Talent Management Officer Human Resources 2,676,200 NGN
Technical Recruiter Human Resources 2,831,100 NGN
Training Administrator Human Resources 2,389,200 NGN
Training and Development Manager Human Resources 5,555,200 NGN
Training and Development Section Head Human Resources 4,403,400 NGN
Training Executive Human Resources 5,038,200 NGN
Training Manager Human Resources 5,412,700 NGN
Training Officer Human Resources 2,197,700 NGN
Training Specialist Human Resources 3,277,900 NGN

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Nigeria, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Benin City 2,711,900 NGN
Ibadan 2,998,500 NGN
Kaduna 2,844,200 NGN
Kano 3,094,100 NGN
Lagos 3,229,900 NGN

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