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Gross and take-home pay, by industry and against other countries
Average salary
Take-home / mo
GHS 2,340
Gross / yr
GHS 33,700
Ghana has one of the steadier, more diversified economies in the region, and a real career earns a respectable living by local measures even if it reads modest against richer countries. Tax takes only a small slice, so most of what you make stays yours.
Salaries in Ghana by industry
The field you're in clearly moves the needle here. Mining, tech and telecoms, and construction lead the pack, while hospitality, facilities work, and property sit well behind — so coming in with a profession that fits the front of that list changes the math.
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Take-home in Ghana
GHS 1,310/mo
vs GHS 13,500 in your country
Cost of living
GHS 598
vs GHS 9,030 in your country
Potential savings
GHS 707
more than in your country
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How salaries in Ghana compare
Ghana lands in the middle for Africa and toward the lower end worldwide. Its standing reflects a broad, working economy rather than a single resource, which is part of why it holds the middle rather than drifting lower.
Data source: Mean monthly earnings 2024 (ILOSTAT), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Ghana?
The average salary in Ghana is GHS 2,810 a month before tax, or GHS 2,340 take-home after tax and social contributions. Over a year that's GHS 33,700 before tax and GHS 28,000 after.
What is the average salary in Ghana in US dollars?
The average salary in Ghana in US dollars is about $2,988 a year before tax, or $207 a month after tax.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Ghana?
A typical person in Ghana spends about GHS 1,850 a month, while the average take-home pay is GHS 2,340. How much you need to live comfortably depends on the city, your family situation, and how you usually spend. See the cost of living in Ghana for the full picture.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ghana?
The highest-paying jobs in Ghana are in mining, IT, and construction. Take-home pay in these industries averages around GHS 3,770 a month (about GHS 54,600 gross a year), roughly 61% above the national average.
What are the lowest-paying jobs in Ghana?
Real estate is the lowest-paying industry in Ghana. Pay there averages around GHS 1,390 a month take-home (about GHS 20,200 gross a year). For comparison, the highest-paying industries pay about 2.7 times more.
What is a good salary in Ghana?
A good salary in Ghana is generally one above the national average — more than GHS 2,340 take-home a month, or GHS 33,700 gross a year. But a lot depends on your spending, where you live, and your financial goals.
Is Ghana a high-salary country?
No. By average after-tax pay, Ghana is ahead of 18% of countries worldwide and ranks 20th out of 42 countries in Africa.
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