Free tool · Statutory contributions

Pension & NHF estimator

See the employee and employer statutory contributions on a Nigerian salary — pension, NHF and NHIS — each on its correct base.

MonthlyAnnual

Gross monthly salary

₦

Basic + Housing + Transport — % of gross (pension base)

NHF (2.5% of gross)NHIS (5%/10% of basic · 10+ staff)

Total contributions remitted

₦102,500/mo

Employee deducts

Pension (8% of BHT)₦40,000/mo

NHF (2.5% of gross)₦12,500/mo

Employee total₦52,500/mo

Employer contributes

Pension (10% of BHT)₦50,000/mo

Employer total₦50,000/mo

Estimate only. Pension is on Basic+Housing+Transport, NHF on gross, NHIS on basic. Not financial advice.

The bases

What each contribution is calculated on

8% employee + 10% employer of Basic + Housing + Transport (BHT). Paid to a Pension Fund Administrator.

2.5% of gross salary (employee). Mandatory in the public sector, optional for private-sector staff.

5% employee + 10% employer of basic salary, where the employer has 10 or more employees.

FAQ

Is pension on gross or basic?

Neither — the employee's 8% and employer's 10% pension are on Basic + Housing + Transport (BHT), not total gross.

Is NHF compulsory?

NHF (2.5% of gross) is mandatory for public-sector employees and optional for private-sector employees.

When does NHIS apply?

NHIS contributions (5% employee, 10% employer of basic) typically apply where the employer has 10 or more employees.

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