How much does an airline pilot make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵4,568 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,366
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 2.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $197,800 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $143,200 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $116,300 |
| 104. Senegal estimate | $4,563 |
| 105. Ghana estimate | $4,366 |
| 106. Indonesia estimate | $4,344 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $621 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineerGH₵42,870
- Ship pilotGH₵40,220
- Air traffic controllerGH₵53,690
- Air traffic safety technicianGH₵38,240
- Wind technicianGH₵32,840
- Technical aideGH₵37,520
- Electrical technicianGH₵39,320
- Electronics engineering technicianGH₵36,670
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵4,568 a month, GH₵54,820 a year.
How much does an airline pilot make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵40,290 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵72,770.
Which country pays an airline pilot the most?
United States, with a median of $197,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an airline pilot make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $197,800 a year against $4,366 in Ghana, 45.3 times more.
Who makes more, an airline pilot or a chief engineer?
An airline pilot: GH₵54,820 a year against GH₵42,870 for a chief engineer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate