How much does an artist make in Ghana?
GH₵29,360a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,447 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,338
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.4 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.
What visual artists earn in Ghana
Lowest 10%: GH₵23,440Median: GH₵29,360Highest 10%: GH₵42,190
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $98,760 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $81,070 |
| 3. Germany | $79,330 |
| 113. Comoros estimate | $2,521 |
| 114. Ghana estimate | $2,338 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $2,336 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $354 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- MusicianGH₵26,530
- Ballet dancerGH₵26,230
- Art directorGH₵31,600
- ActorGH₵22,380
- AnnouncerGH₵29,410
- PerformerGH₵21,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does an artist make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,447 a month, GH₵29,360 a year.
How much does an artist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵23,440 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵42,190.
Which country pays an artist the most?
Germany, with a median of $79,330 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an artist make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $54,170 a year against $2,338 in Ghana, 23.2 times more.
Who makes more, an artist or a musician?
An artist: GH₵29,360 a year against GH₵26,530 for a musician, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate