Food Engineer Salary in Nigeria

This article is written to enlighten you on food engineers’ salaries in Nigeria.

Before we proceed, it is important you have a glance of who a food engineer is and what they do. 

Who is a Food Engineer?

The goal of engineering has always been to improve on existing scientific principles. Engineers build, design, or invent systems from knowledge gotten from an existing concept in science.

Food engineers are not different. Food engineers build, maintain, operate and improve systems for the manufacture and storage of food on a commercial scale.

Food engineers work hand in hand with food scientist to ensure the healthy production of food.

Keep reading below to see how much food engineers earn in Nigeria

Major factors that Influence Food Engineer Salary in Nigeria

Food engineer’s salary in Nigeria is influenced by various factors. Among these factors includes;

1.     Place of Employment

2.     Educational qualification

3.     Years of Experience

Food Engineer Salary in Nigeria According to their Place of Employments

The salary of a food engineer in Nigeria is significantly influenced by their place of employment.

Some employment opportunities available for food engineers include;

·        Food and drink manufacturing companies

·        Retailers and Supermarkets

·        Government agencies

·        Tertiary institutions

·        Secondary schools

See below summary data of food engineers’ salaries in Nigeria according to their place of employment.

Place of Employment	Monthly Food Engineers Salaries	Annual Food Engineers Salaries
Food and drink manufacturing companies	N120, 000 to N400, 000	N1, 440, 000 to N4, 800, 000
Retailers and Supermarkets	N50, 000 to N170, 000	N600, 000 to N2, 040, 000
Government agencies	N80, 000 to N300, 000	N960, 000 to N3, 600, 000
Tertiary institutions	N80, 000 to N500, 000	N960, 000 to N6, 000, 000
Secondary schools	N30, 000 to N80, 000	N360, 000 to N960, 000

Food Engineers Salaries in Nigeria according to Educational Qualification

See summary data of food engineers’ salaries in Nigeria according to educational qualification;

Educational Qualifications	Monthly Food Engineer Salary	Annual Food Engineer Salary
Fresh Graduates	N70, 000 to N120, 000	N840, 000 to N1, 440, 000
Master’s Degree Holders	N150, 000 to N200, 000	N1, 800, 000 to N2, 400, 000
Ph.D. Holders	N250, 000 to N500, 000	N3, 000, 000 to N6, 000, 000

Food Engineers Salary in Nigeria According to Experience

Food engineers’ salaries in Nigeria are also influenced by their years of experience.

See summary data below of food engineers’ salaries in Nigeria according to their years of experience

Years of Experience	Low end Salary	High End Salary
<5	N70, 000	N120, 000
<10	N100, 000	N170, 000
>10	N200, 000	N500, 000

Top Industries |Place of Employment for Food Engineers in Nigeria for High Salary

·        Government agencies

·        Food and drink manufacturing firm

·        Tertiary institution

Skills Required of a Food Engineer in Nigeria

The following qualities are required to become successful in food engineering in Nigeria;

·        Strong numeracy skill

·        Problem-solving skill

·        Ability to improve existing procedures or  operations

·        High level of cleanliness

·        Must be up-to-date on the current trends of the food industry

·        Ability to work as a team