Salary Benchmarks in Ghana by Role and Sector

Data as of · last reviewed

Typical gross salary range (all roles)
GH₵2,186 – 8,002 /month
Source: Paylab Ghana
IT & software sector average
GH₵5,669 /month
Source: Paylab Ghana
Software developer (junior → lead)
GH₵3,200 – 16,000+ /month
Source: Paylab Ghana
Teachers (classroom → lecturer)
GH₵2,400 – 5,900 /month
Source: Paylab Ghana
Drivers & logistics
GH₵2,400 – 6,100 /month
Source: Paylab Ghana
National daily minimum wage (2025)
GH₵19.97 /day
Source: Ghana News Agency

Salaries in Ghana vary widely by role, sector, experience and location. As a broad guide, typical gross monthly pay across the workforce runs from roughly GH₵2,186 to GH₵8,002 per month, with general labour near the lower end and senior management near the top — about a fourfold spread (Paylab Ghana). The figures below are compiled from named salary sources and are intended as benchmarks, not guaranteed pay.

Technology and software pay the most

IT and software are among the best-paid fields in Ghana. The IT category averages around GH₵5,669 per month, and individual developer roles range from about GH₵3,200 for junior or backend developers up to GH₵11,000–16,000+ for lead developers and architects — well above the all-economy midpoint (Paylab Ghana — IT).

Teaching and education

Classroom teaching pay clusters below the national midpoint. Most teachers earn roughly GH₵2,400–4,700 per month, rising to about GH₵3,400–5,900 for university lecturers, with the education sector averaging around GH₵3,457 per month (Paylab Ghana — Education, science & research).

Transport, logistics and skilled work

Drivers and logistics workers earn roughly GH₵2,400–6,100 per month depending on the vehicle and role, with a sector average near GH₵3,619 — modest, but comfortably above the statutory minimum (Paylab Ghana). Finance and accounting roles average around GH₵4,276 per month, and sales, marketing and customer-support roles cluster around GH₵3,600–4,100 (Paylab Ghana).

The wage floor

Ghana’s national daily minimum wage was GH₵19.97, effective 1 March 2025, set by the National Tripartite Committee (Ghana News Agency). Most surveyed roles pay well above this floor. WageIndicator lists a further increase to GH₵21.77 per day from January 2026 — see Ghana pay & labour basics for the full picture, and always confirm the current rate before relying on it.

How to read these numbers

Aggregator figures are self-reported and undated, so treat them as current-as-of mid-2026 estimates rather than precise survey results. Pay in Accra and other large cities tends to be somewhat more competitive than the national picture. For what you can actually earn in a specific role, browse live vacancies and their stated salaries on SokoJob.

Methodology

These are compiled gross monthly salary estimates in Ghana cedis (GHS) drawn from named salary aggregators — primarily Paylab Ghana, which builds figures from self-reported employee salary profiles — alongside the official statutory minimum wage. They are typical ranges, not guaranteed pay: actual salaries vary widely by experience, employer size, sector and location. Aggregator figures are undated and cited as retrieved in June 2026; the minimum wage is dated to its effective date. We review this page roughly every 90 days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the average salary in Ghana?
A: Most roles pay a gross monthly salary roughly between GH₵2,186 and GH₵8,002, according to Paylab Ghana, with general labour near the bottom of that range and management near the top. Averages vary widely by sector and seniority, so treat any single "national average" cautiously.
Q: How much do software developers earn in Ghana?
A: Developer roles typically range from about GH₵3,200 per month at entry/backend level to GH₵11,000–16,000+ for senior and lead developers, with the wider IT sector averaging about GH₵5,669 per month (Paylab Ghana).
Q: How much do teachers earn in Ghana?
A: Most classroom teachers earn roughly GH₵2,400–4,700 per month, rising to about GH₵3,400–5,900 for university lecturers (Paylab Ghana).
Q: What is the minimum wage in Ghana?
A: Ghana's national daily minimum wage was set at GH₵19.97 per day, effective 1 March 2025 (Ghana News Agency). WageIndicator lists a further increase to GH₵21.77 per day from January 2026 — confirm the current rate before relying on it.