Average Survey Researcher Salary in Nigeria for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Survey Researcher 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 Survey Researcher Make in Nigeria?

A Survey Researcher working in Nigeria will typically earn around 3,299,800 NGN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 1,788,300 NGN to the highest average salary of 4,991,200 NGN.

Average Annual Salary
3,299,800 NGN
Average Monthly Salary
274,983 NGN

Lowest Annual Salary
1,788,300 NGN
Lowest Monthly Salary
149,025 NGN

Highest Annual Salary
4,991,200 NGN
Highest Monthly Salary
415,933 NGN

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

Survey Researcher 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 Survey Researcher Salaries in Nigeria

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Survey Researcher can earn between 1,788,300 NGN and 4,991,200 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 Survey Researcher in Nigeria is 3,035,200 NGN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 3,035,200 NGN, and 50% of the population earn more than 3,035,200 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 Survey Researcher salary in Nigeria, 25% of the population are earning less than 2,173,000 NGN while 75% of the population earn more than 2,173,000 NGN.

75% of the population earn less than 3,696,900 NGN, and 25% of the population earn more than 3,696,900 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.

Survey Researcher 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 survey researcher 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 Survey Researcher in Nigeria that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 2,076,600 NGN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Survey Researcher salary would increase to 2,617,900 NGN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Survey Researcher, the average salary would be 3,444,200 NGN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 4,056,200 NGN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Survey Researcher with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 4,488,100 NGN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Survey Researcher with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 4,777,400 NGN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
2,076,600 NGN
2-5 Years +26%
2,617,900 NGN
5-10 Years +32%
3,444,200 NGN
10-15 Years +18%
4,056,200 NGN
15-20 Years +11%
4,488,100 NGN
20+ Years +6%
4,777,400 NGN

Survey Researcher 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 Survey Researcher 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 Survey Researcher in Nigeria with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 2,676,200 NGN.

  • Master's Degree. A Survey Researcher in Nigeria with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 4,093,700 NGN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
2,676,200 NGN
Master's Degree +53%
4,093,700 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.

Survey Researcher 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 survey researcher will earn an average of 3,432,600 NGN, while a female survey researcher will earn around 3,118,900 NGN.

This means that a male survey researcher earns approximately 10% more than a female survey researcher for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Nigeria

Male
3,432,600 NGN
Female -10%
3,118,900 NGN

Survey Researcher 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 Survey Researcher in Nigeria is around 11% 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 = ( 11 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Survey Researcher in Nigeria can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% 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%

Survey Researcher 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 Survey Researcher is a low bonus based job, with 47% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

53% 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 4% to 5%.

Received Bonus
47%
No Bonus
53%

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 Survey Researcher

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

Job Title Category Salary
3D Lab Technologist Science and Technical Services 3,610,800 NGN
Algorithm Developer Science and Technical Services 4,931,400 NGN
Analytical Chemist Science and Technical Services 7,369,700 NGN
Anthropologist Science and Technical Services 5,651,400 NGN
Archeologist Science and Technical Services 5,136,500 NGN
Assistant Breeder Science and Technical Services 2,605,500 NGN
Astronomer Science and Technical Services 8,891,600 NGN
Atmospheric and Space Scientist Science and Technical Services 7,428,600 NGN
Behavior Analyst Science and Technical Services 4,739,800 NGN
Behavior Intervention Specialist Science and Technical Services 5,545,500 NGN
Behavior Specialist Science and Technical Services 4,943,500 NGN
Biochemist Science and Technical Services 7,907,600 NGN
Biofuels Processing Technician Science and Technical Services 3,323,300 NGN
Biofuels Production Manager Science and Technical Services 5,639,700 NGN
Biologist Science and Technical Services 8,533,800 NGN
Biomedical Laboratory Officer Science and Technical Services 3,205,100 NGN
Biomedical Scientist Science and Technical Services 8,915,100 NGN
Biophysicist Science and Technical Services 8,604,800 NGN
Chemical Engineer Science and Technical Services 4,079,300 NGN
Chemical Technologist Science and Technical Services 3,586,300 NGN
Chemist Science and Technical Services 7,680,400 NGN
Chief Technologist Science and Technical Services 6,934,900 NGN
Climate Change Analyst Science and Technical Services 5,351,400 NGN
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Science and Technical Services 8,879,100 NGN
Computer Scientist Science and Technical Services 6,371,500 NGN
Conservation Scientist Science and Technical Services 6,997,000 NGN
Data Science Specialist Science and Technical Services 5,197,600 NGN
Data Scientist Science and Technical Services 6,203,500 NGN
DNA Analyst Science and Technical Services 8,568,100 NGN
Ecologist Science and Technical Services 6,514,800 NGN
Economic Development Specialist Science and Technical Services 6,311,900 NGN
Flavourist Science and Technical Services 2,629,100 NGN
Food Scientist Science and Technical Services 5,221,800 NGN
Forensic Scientist Science and Technical Services 6,539,600 NGN
Formulation Technologist Science and Technical Services 3,132,800 NGN
Fraud Investigator Science and Technical Services 3,805,100 NGN
Genomics Scientist Science and Technical Services 8,785,800 NGN
Geographer Science and Technical Services 4,524,400 NGN
Geographic Information Systems Technician Science and Technical Services 2,773,700 NGN
Geological Data Technician Science and Technical Services 2,794,600 NGN
Geological Technician Science and Technical Services 3,514,400 NGN
Geologist Science and Technical Services 7,189,800 NGN
Geomatics Scientist Science and Technical Services 6,840,100 NGN
Geophysical Data Technician Science and Technical Services 2,688,800 NGN
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist Science and Technical Services 6,347,100 NGN
Global Technical Lead Science and Technical Services 8,926,700 NGN
Hydrologist Science and Technical Services 5,292,500 NGN
Industrial Ecologist Science and Technical Services 5,914,900 NGN
Intelligence Analyst Science and Technical Services 4,762,300 NGN
Knowledge Management Specialist Science and Technical Services 4,043,600 NGN
Lab Analyst Science and Technical Services 3,514,400 NGN
Lab Manager Science and Technical Services 5,698,400 NGN
Lab Technician Science and Technical Services 2,423,000 NGN
Laboratory Manager Science and Technical Services 5,940,300 NGN
Laboratory Researcher Science and Technical Services 3,863,700 NGN
Laboratory Technician Science and Technical Services 2,411,500 NGN
Life Sciences Analyst Science and Technical Services 5,794,900 NGN
Life Scientist Science and Technical Services 6,850,500 NGN
Marine Architect Science and Technical Services 5,076,600 NGN
Marine Biologist Science and Technical Services 6,118,800 NGN
Marine Superintendent Science and Technical Services 3,421,600 NGN
Materials Analyst Science and Technical Services 3,553,500 NGN
Materials Scientist Science and Technical Services 6,274,900 NGN
Mathematician Science and Technical Services 6,360,600 NGN
Medical Scientist Science and Technical Services 8,952,900 NGN
Metallurgist Science and Technical Services 5,880,300 NGN
Meteorologist Science and Technical Services 6,228,100 NGN
Microbiologist Science and Technical Services 8,785,800 NGN
Natural Language Processing Researcher Science and Technical Services 5,531,100 NGN
Natural Resource Specialist Science and Technical Services 4,822,700 NGN
Natural Resources Analyst Science and Technical Services 5,003,800 NGN
Natural Sciences Manager Science and Technical Services 8,218,100 NGN
Nuclear Engineer Science and Technical Services 8,590,400 NGN
Physical Scientist Science and Technical Services 6,971,100 NGN
Physicist Science and Technical Services 8,352,700 NGN
Political Scientist Science and Technical Services 6,493,000 NGN
Polygraph Examiner Science and Technical Services 2,184,900 NGN
Polysomnographic Technologist Science and Technical Services 3,970,700 NGN
Product Development Scientist Science and Technical Services 6,682,700 NGN
Quantitative Research Analyst Science and Technical Services 5,880,300 NGN
Quantitative Researcher Science and Technical Services 5,651,400 NGN
Radiation Protection Specialist Science and Technical Services 4,380,400 NGN
Refrigeration Technician Science and Technical Services 1,955,300 NGN
Research Scientist Science and Technical Services 6,289,900 NGN
Risk Safety Engineer Science and Technical Services 3,755,300 NGN
Scientific Photographer Science and Technical Services 3,601,500 NGN
Scientific Programmer Science and Technical Services 5,412,700 NGN
Scientist Science and Technical Services 5,952,700 NGN
Service Engineer Science and Technical Services 3,829,500 NGN
Service Technician Science and Technical Services 2,579,200 NGN
Social Science Research Assistant Science and Technical Services 3,444,200 NGN
Social Scientist Science and Technical Services 6,754,900 NGN
Sociologist Science and Technical Services 6,241,000 NGN
Soil Scientist Science and Technical Services 5,029,900 NGN
Statistical Analyst Science and Technical Services 3,781,400 NGN
Statistical Assistant Science and Technical Services 2,653,700 NGN
Statistician Science and Technical Services 5,639,700 NGN
Survey Analyst Science and Technical Services 3,696,900 NGN
Surveying and Mapping Technician Science and Technical Services 2,374,400 NGN
Team Leader Science and Technical Services 5,423,100 NGN
Technical Manager Science and Technical Services 5,761,400 NGN
Technical Officer Science and Technical Services 2,447,200 NGN
Technical Service Director Science and Technical Services 7,416,400 NGN
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist Science and Technical Services 3,672,500 NGN
Technical Services Research and Development Manager Science and Technical Services 8,856,100 NGN
Technical Services Research Associate Science and Technical Services 4,211,600 NGN
Technical Services Research Coordinator Science and Technical Services 4,429,300 NGN
Technician Science and Technical Services 2,435,600 NGN
Water Ecologist Science and Technical Services 7,140,500 NGN
Wildlife Biologist Science and Technical Services 6,073,300 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 3,071,100 NGN
Ibadan 3,503,800 NGN
Kaduna 3,263,500 NGN
Kano 3,659,400 NGN
Lagos 3,503,800 NGN

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