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Chief Accountant

Average Chief Accountant Salary in Nigeria

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₦5,895,811
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (NGN)
25%
NGN 1m
MEDIAN
NGN 6m
75%
NGN 7m

The average salary for a Chief Accountant is ₦5,895,811 in 2025

Base Salary
₦1m - ₦7m
Bonus
₦0 - ₦550k
Total Pay
₦1m - ₦9m
Based on 7 salary profiles (last updated Feb 17 2023)
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Common Health Benefits for a Chief Accountant

Medical
60%
Dental
20%
Vision
40%
None
40%

Gender Breakdown for Chief Accountants

Male
75.0%
Female
25.0%
This data is based on 4 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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How can Chief Accountants increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Chief Accountant is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Chief Accountant that oversees more junior Chief Accountants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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