Nigeria salary calculator 2026
Calculate your net (take-home) pay in Nigeria from your gross monthly salary.
| Pension contribution | -NGN 160 |
| Income tax | -NGN 0 |
| Net (take-home) | NGN 1,840 |
How salary is taxed in Nigeria
Income tax in Nigeria is progressive: marginal rates rise from 15% to 25% as income grows. Employees also pay social contributions of around 8% of gross salary. The standard VAT rate is 7.5%. For example, a gross salary of NGN 800,000 per month leaves about NGN 621,020 net, after NGN 114,980 income tax and NGN 64,000 in social contributions, an effective deduction rate of 22.37%.
| Annual taxable income | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| Up to NGN 800,000 | 0% |
| Up to NGN 3,000,000 | 15% |
| Up to NGN 12,000,000 | 18% |
| Up to NGN 25,000,000 | 21% |
| Up to NGN 50,000,000 | 23% |
| NGN 50,000,000 and above | 25% |
Frequently asked questions
How is net salary calculated in Nigeria?
We take your gross pay, subtract social and pension contributions, then apply income tax on the remaining taxable amount. What is left is your net (take-home) pay.
Why is the effective rate lower than the headline income tax rate?
Because a tax-free allowance is subtracted before income tax is applied. The allowance is a fixed amount, so it matters a lot at lower salaries and very little at high ones. That is what pulls your effective rate below the statutory rate.
Does it include social security and pension contributions?
Yes. Employee social and pension contributions for Nigeria are subtracted before income tax is applied, so the result reflects real take-home pay.
How accurate is the result for Nigeria?
It uses the standard rates and brackets for the current tax year in Nigeria. Personal allowances, benefits or special deductions in your case may change the final figure slightly.
What does this calculation leave out?
It models a single employee with no dependants using national rates. Regional or municipal income tax, household-based taxation, benefits in kind and contribution ceilings at higher salaries are not included, so a real payslip can differ.
Approximate 2026 estimate. Simplified model, verify before relying on it. Not tax advice.
Rates updated June 2026