Taxi Driver salary in Nigeria

Average Yearly Salary of Taxi Driver in Nigeria is approximately 2,464,217 NGN (2,946 USD). Data is for 2025 and indicates a pre-tax value. The salary itself depends on multiple factors such as seniority, job performance, certifications, experience or any other bonuses. The value indicated is an average amount based on records we have in database. Real values may vary. The data is for orientational purposes.

What does Taxi Driver do?

A taxi dispatcher is responsible for coordinating the movement of taxis and ensuring efficient transportation services. They receive requests for taxi services, either through phone calls or online platforms, and dispatch the nearest available taxi to the requested location. The dispatcher communicates with taxi drivers, providing them with pick-up and drop-off details, and updating them on any changes in the schedule. They also handle customer inquiries, resolve complaints, and maintain records of taxi movements and transactions.

Skills: Taxi dispatcher, Transportation coordinator, Customer service, Dispatch operations, Communication skills, Problem-solving.
Job industry: Transportation

How much does Taxi Driver make?

Difference in salary year over year or average salary increase is approximately 3 %


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Salary comparison to National average

Is Taxi Driver a well paid job?

No, our data shows that Taxi Driver is typically not a well-paid job. The salary varies based on experience. Meaning that even though Taxi Driver might be a low paying job, with experience the salary might increase to satisfactory levels.

What is considered a high salary for Taxi Driver?

High salary for Taxi Driver would be somewhere between 2,710,639 NGN and 3,573,115 NGN. However this is an estimation based on Gaussian Distribution.

How much can you save working as Taxi Driver in Nigeria?

Living in Nigeria the approximate monthly expenses are: 206 USD. This amount covers basic needs such as food, housing, clothing, healthcare and education costs for a single person. No luxury expenses such as traveling, leisure, hobbies are included in the estimation.

Estimated Yearly Salary: 2,464,217 NGN
Estimated Monthly Salary: 205,351 NGN
Estimated Weekly Salary: 47,389 NGN per week
Estimated Hourly Salary: 1,185 NGN per hour
By working as Taxi Driver a person can save up to 40 USD per month or 479 USD yearly. Values are pre-tax.

NOTE: These values are estimates and are averaged for the whole country. Furthermore the value is likely exaggerated as no other expenses are taken into account in the projection. Unessential expenses are very subjective and are difficult to assess. Most likely the previously estimated number is significantly lower for majority of people. Expenses in different cities across the country may vary. Above values accuracy is low and is based on limited set of data obtained.

For more information regarding expenses in Nigeria, see costs of living in Nigeria.

Salary comparison to region and neighbouring coutries

Country's neighbours are: Niger, Chad, Cameroon, Benin.
To make it easier for comparison a conversion from local currency to USD has been made (conversion rates may vary).

Estimated Yearly Salary for Taxi Driver

Last revision of data: 2025-01-04

Salary increase per years of experience

Based on data available the salary increase per years of experience is as following

0 years (beginner) equals base salary

1 to 5 years of experience yields +12% salary increase

6 to 10 years of experience yields +25% salary increase

11 to 15 years of experience yields +16% salary increase

16 to 25 years of experience yields +9% salary increase

more than 25 years of experience yields +10% salary increase

NOTE: Details based on limited set of data. Percentages may vary. The salary increase over years of experience can vary widely based on factors such as job industry, job role, location, company size, and individual performance. To gain even larger increase in salary one is advised to switch jobs and / or employer.

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