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The short answer
Kaduna's reported minimum wage for some categories of state workers was ₦72,000 a month as at April 2026 (Nairametrics), above the ₦70,000 national floor many states pay. Most private pay is not published, so treat any salary list with care; public service, education, health, trading, agriculture and transport employ many people, and a salaried worker also contributes 8 per cent of pay to a pension, with the employer adding at least 10 per cent.
Salary is the first question most people ask about a job in Kaduna, and the hardest to answer with confidence, because almost no employer publishes pay. What can be stated with sources is the public floor (minimum wage), how deductions work and where vacancies are posted. Everything else in this guide is a labelled example.
Where the work is
Kaduna is a state capital with a large public service, universities and colleges, hospitals, military formations, markets and a large farming hinterland. Work commonly falls into:
- State and federal public service, including teaching and health.
- Trading, from market stalls to distribution businesses.
- Agriculture and agro-processing: grains, ginger and other crops.
- Transport and logistics, including the Abuja corridor.
- Services: banking, telecoms, hospitality, security and construction.
- Self-employment in crafts, tailoring, repairs and food.
The minimum wage
Nairametrics' state-by-state list, as at 30 April 2026, put Kaduna at ₦72,000 for some categories of workers, compared with ₦70,000 in many states. 'Some categories' matters: what a given civil servant receives depends on grade level and step, and the state's salary structure is not published on a page we could open. Ask the state Head of Service or your union for the scale that applies to your grade.
Deductions: from gross to take-home
Under PenCom rules, the minimum pension contribution is 18 per cent of monthly emoluments: 8 per cent from the employee and 10 per cent from the employer, which may bear the whole amount. Employers with three or more staff must comply. Income tax under the state's PAYE system is deducted on top.
Worked example (illustrative)
Take an example monthly emolument of ₦150,000. The employee pension contribution is 8 per cent, ₦12,000, and the employer adds 10 per cent, ₦15,000, so ₦27,000 goes into the worker's Retirement Savings Account each month. Before tax, the worker's pay after pension is ₦138,000 (150,000 − 12,000). Income tax and any other deductions, such as cooperative or union dues, reduce take-home further; your payslip should show each line.
Example private-sector ranges
These are illustrative ranges to help you frame negotiations, not survey data. Ask several people in the same role, and compare offers on total pay including allowances and pension.
| Role (example) | Example monthly range |
|---|---|
| Shop or sales assistant | ₦50,000 to ₦90,000 |
| Security guard | ₦50,000 to ₦80,000 |
| Private school teacher | ₦50,000 to ₦120,000 |
| Bank or telecom customer service | ₦120,000 to ₦250,000 |
| Graduate trainee in a large firm | ₦150,000 to ₦300,000 |
Inflation was 14.63 per cent year on year in September 2026 (NBS), so a salary that has not moved for a year buys noticeably less. See cost of living in Kaduna to compare pay with a monthly budget.
Negotiating an offer
- Ask for the offer in writing: basic pay, each allowance, pension and any probation period.
- Check whether transport, housing or meal allowances are paid monthly or only in some months.
- Ask whether the employer remits pension to an RSA in your name; PenCom rules require remittance within seven working days of paying salary.
- Compare the take-home figure, not the headline, with your monthly costs.
- Ask how and when pay reviews happen; with prices rising, a job with a yearly review can be worth more than a slightly higher starting salary with none.
Once you start, check your Retirement Savings Account statement from your Pension Fund Administrator every few months to confirm that both your 8 per cent and the employer's 10 per cent are arriving. Missing remittances are easier to recover early.
If you work for yourself
Many people in Kaduna earn from trading, tailoring, repairs or farming rather than a salary. Income is uneven, so track it monthly and set aside money in good months. Self-employed people and firms with fewer than three staff can save for retirement through PenCom's Micro Pension Plan, according to its FAQ. See small trade costs in Kaduna for worked examples.
Where vacancies are posted
- Official state and federal recruitment portals and the official websites and social media accounts of the agency hiring.
- Company career pages and established job boards.
- Universities, hospitals and NGOs, which post on their own sites.
- Notice boards at professional associations and trade unions.
Never pay to apply or to secure a slot. Recruitment fraud is common across Nigeria; see scams in Kaduna.
Where Pryme fits
Employers in Kaduna can run payroll and bulk payouts from a Pryme Business Account, with the Finance agent preparing runs for a person to approve. Workers can keep a Savings Box for rent.
Questions people ask
What is the minimum wage in Kaduna State?
Nairametrics listed Kaduna at ₦72,000 for some categories of workers as at 30 April 2026. Your actual pay depends on grade level and step.
How much do teachers earn in Kaduna?
Public teachers are paid on the state salary scale by grade level, which we could not find published. Private school pay varies widely; ask several schools.
How much pension is deducted from salary?
Under PenCom rules, the employee contributes at least 8 per cent of monthly emoluments and the employer at least 10 per cent.
Where can I find jobs in Kaduna?
On official recruitment portals, company career pages, established job boards and institutions' own websites. Never pay to apply.
Sources
- Minimum wage 2026: what every state in Nigeria pays (Nairametrics, 1 May 2026) · accessed Oct 2026
- PenCom Frequently Asked Questions, 2023 edition · accessed Oct 2026
- Nigeria's headline inflation drops to 14.63 per cent (Voice of Nigeria, 16 Oct 2026) · accessed Oct 2026
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