How much does an aid worker make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,211 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,157
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $78,170 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $77,870 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $70,330 |
| 131. Niger estimate | $1,165 |
| 132. Ghana estimate | $1,157 |
| 133. Kenya estimate | $1,140 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $426 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterGH₵17,010
- Police officerGH₵17,270
- Correctional officerGH₵15,380
- Security guardGH₵12,850
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aid worker make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,211 a month, GH₵14,530 a year.
How much does an aid worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵12,910 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵17,050.
Which country pays an aid worker the most?
Australia, with a median of $62,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an aid worker make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $42,230 a year against $1,157 in Ghana, 36.5 times more.
Who makes more, an aid worker or a firefighter?
A firefighter: GH₵17,010 a year against GH₵14,530 for an aid worker, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate