Average Mine Engineer Salary in Nigeria for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Mine Engineer 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 Mine Engineer Make in Nigeria?

A Mine Engineer working in Nigeria will typically earn around 3,432,600 NGN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 1,825,000 NGN to the highest average salary of 5,221,800 NGN.

Average Annual Salary
3,432,600 NGN
Average Monthly Salary
286,050 NGN

Lowest Annual Salary
1,825,000 NGN
Lowest Monthly Salary
152,083 NGN

Highest Annual Salary
5,221,800 NGN
Highest Monthly Salary
435,150 NGN

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

Mine Engineer 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 Mine Engineer Salaries in Nigeria

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Mine Engineer can earn between 1,825,000 NGN and 5,221,800 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 Mine Engineer in Nigeria is 3,229,900 NGN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 3,229,900 NGN, and 50% of the population earn more than 3,229,900 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 Mine Engineer salary in Nigeria, 25% of the population are earning less than 2,266,400 NGN while 75% of the population earn more than 2,266,400 NGN.

75% of the population earn less than 3,970,700 NGN, and 25% of the population earn more than 3,970,700 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.

Mine Engineer 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 mine engineer 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 Mine Engineer in Nigeria that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 2,086,500 NGN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Mine Engineer salary would increase to 2,566,100 NGN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Mine Engineer, the average salary would be 3,635,200 NGN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 4,249,700 NGN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Mine Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 4,681,400 NGN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Mine Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 4,956,800 NGN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
2,086,500 NGN
2-5 Years +23%
2,566,100 NGN
5-10 Years +42%
3,635,200 NGN
10-15 Years +17%
4,249,700 NGN
15-20 Years +10%
4,681,400 NGN
20+ Years +6%
4,956,800 NGN

Mine Engineer 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 Mine Engineer 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 Mine Engineer in Nigeria with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 2,362,300 NGN.

  • Master's Degree. A Mine Engineer in Nigeria with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 4,570,300 NGN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
2,362,300 NGN
Master's Degree +93%
4,570,300 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.

Mine Engineer 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 mine engineer will earn an average of 3,622,400 NGN, while a female mine engineer will earn around 3,132,800 NGN.

This means that a male mine engineer earns approximately 16% more than a female mine engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Nigeria

Male
3,622,400 NGN
Female -16%
3,132,800 NGN

Mine Engineer 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 Mine Engineer in Nigeria is around 12% every 18 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 = ( 12 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Mine Engineer in Nigeria can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% 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%

Mine Engineer 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 Mine Engineer is a low bonus based job, with 48% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

52% 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
48%
No Bonus
52%

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 Mine Engineer

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

Job Title Category Salary
Assistant Yard Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,659,400 NGN
Associate Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 4,162,800 NGN
Associate Landman Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,751,700 NGN
Auxiliary Equipment Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,560,800 NGN
Biomass Plant Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,716,600 NGN
Biomass Power Plant Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 5,221,800 NGN
Chemical Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,132,800 NGN
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 4,019,900 NGN
Completions Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,553,500 NGN
Cost Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,711,900 NGN
Cost Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,503,800 NGN
Crude Oil Marketing Representative Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,925,200 NGN
Dispatcher Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,500,800 NGN
Distribution Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 4,883,400 NGN
Dragline Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,788,300 NGN
Driller Offsider Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,345,400 NGN
Dump Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,476,700 NGN
Electric and Gas Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 8,568,100 NGN
Energy Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 5,914,900 NGN
Energy Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 5,351,400 NGN
Energy Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 4,524,400 NGN
Energy Dispatch Director Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 6,193,900 NGN
Energy Technical Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,374,400 NGN
Energy Technical Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 4,654,300 NGN
Energy Technical Support Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 4,681,400 NGN
Energy Technical Trainer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,168,300 NGN
Engineering Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 6,457,900 NGN
Exploration Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 6,648,800 NGN
Field Safety Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 4,187,600 NGN
Fluids Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,395,900 NGN
Fuel Cell Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,934,900 NGN
Fuel Cell Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,800,200 NGN
Fuels Handler Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,703,200 NGN
Gas Compressor Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,645,600 NGN
Gas Distribution Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,928,100 NGN
Gas Supply Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 5,315,900 NGN
Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 6,670,600 NGN
Geophysicist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 6,709,300 NGN
Geothermal Production Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 6,109,700 NGN
Geothermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,653,700 NGN
HSE Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,805,100 NGN
HSE Officer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,221,600 NGN
HSE Supervisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,593,900 NGN
HSEQ Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,724,700 NGN
Inspector Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,455,900 NGN
Instructor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,998,500 NGN
Instrument Designer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,831,100 NGN
Lead Technical Field Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 5,017,100 NGN
Logistics and Tool Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,253,900 NGN
Maintenance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,850,500 NGN
Maintenance Superintendent Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,359,900 NGN
Material Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,519,500 NGN
Mine Surveyor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 4,152,200 NGN
Mining Project Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,312,100 NGN
Mining Project Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,579,200 NGN
Mining Project Controls Consultant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,898,100 NGN
Mining Project Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,253,900 NGN
Mining Project Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,685,200 NGN
Mining Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 4,752,100 NGN
Mining Site Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 4,919,600 NGN
Mining Team Leader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,718,600 NGN
NDT Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,281,800 NGN
Oil Service Unit Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,870,400 NGN
Oil Trader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 4,786,100 NGN
Oilwell Pumper Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,417,600 NGN
Petroleum Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 4,152,200 NGN
Petroleum Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 6,493,000 NGN
Petroleum Pump System Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,086,500 NGN
Petroleum Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,242,500 NGN
Pipeline Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,464,200 NGN
Power Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,207,600 NGN
Power Plant Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 7,199,500 NGN
Power Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,976,900 NGN
Radio Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,678,300 NGN
Reliability Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,432,600 NGN
Reservoir Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,385,800 NGN
Risk Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 4,633,100 NGN
Roughneck Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,601,500 NGN
Scaffolder Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,401,300 NGN
Shutdown Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,132,800 NGN
Solar Energy Installation Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 5,483,600 NGN
Solar Energy Systems Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,696,900 NGN
Solar Photovoltaic Installer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,471,700 NGN
Solar Thermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,254,400 NGN
Supply Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 6,142,600 NGN
Sustainability Specialist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 5,890,200 NGN
System Development Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 4,355,800 NGN
Tanker Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,450,700 NGN
Utility Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,003,200 NGN
Wind Energy Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 5,136,500 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 3,299,800 NGN
Ibadan 3,553,500 NGN
Kaduna 3,253,900 NGN
Kano 3,805,100 NGN
Lagos 3,706,100 NGN

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