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Payroll & Pension

Nigerian Payroll & Cost-to-Company (CTC) Calculator

Nigerian Statute: PRA 2014 / PITA 2011 / ECA 2010 / ITF Act Cap I9

Generates comprehensive monthly employee payslip breakdowns and employer Cost-to-Company (CTC) statutory burdens including 10% employer pension, 1% NSITF, and 1% ITF.

Computational Framework & Statutory Formulas

Gross Emoluments
Gross Salary = Basic (typically 40-50%) + Housing (20-30%) + Transport (10-15%) + Allowances
Recommended Nigerian corporate remuneration structuring.
Employee Statutory Deductions
Total Deductions = Employee Pension (8% of B+H+T) + PAYE + NHF (2.5% of Basic) + Voluntary Deductions
Total deductions withheld from the employee salary to arrive at take-home net pay.
Employer Cost-to-Company (CTC)
Total CTC = Gross Salary + Employer Pension (10%) + NSITF (1% of Gross) + ITF (1% of Annual Payroll)
The true total financial cost of retaining an employee in Nigeria.

Nigerian Economic & Statutory Context

Under Nigerian labor and statutory frameworks, employers must comply with multiple statutory funds: Pension Reform Act 2014 (minimum 10% employer contribution for 15+ staff), Employees Compensation Act 2010 (1% of payroll remitted to NSITF), and Industrial Training Fund Act (1% of payroll for employers with 5+ employees or ₦50m turnover).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between Gross Salary and Cost-to-Company (CTC) in Nigeria?

Gross salary is the nominal contracted amount paid to the employee before deductions. Cost-to-Company (CTC) includes gross salary plus mandatory statutory employer contributions: 10% employer pension, 1% NSITF employee compensation levy, and 1% Industrial Training Fund (ITF) levy.

When is an employer in Nigeria mandated to remit Industrial Training Fund (ITF)?

Under the Industrial Training Fund Amendment Act 2011, employers having 5 or more employees, or having an annual turnover of ₦50 million and above, must contribute 1% of their annual payroll cost to the ITF.

What is the NSITF contribution and who pays it?

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) contribution is established under the Employees Compensation Act (ECA 2010). It is an employer-funded levy of 1% of total payroll cost, providing compensation for workplace injuries. Employees do not contribute to NSITF.

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