How much does an athlete make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,941 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,810
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 143 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 | $92,160 |
| 2. Germany | $87,270 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $74,880 |
| 104. Senegal estimate | $2,937 |
| 105. Ghana estimate | $2,810 |
| 106. Indonesia estimate | $2,796 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $400 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Sport coachGH₵25,550
- Riding instructorGH₵26,240
- Legal aideGH₵34,530
- Social care workerGH₵31,900
- Religious workerGH₵30,350
- PhotographerGH₵30,210
- Set designerGH₵30,740
- Museum technicianGH₵30,580
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,941 a month, GH₵35,290 a year.
How much does an athlete make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵24,390 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵92,510.
Which country pays an athlete the most?
Germany, with a median of $87,270 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an athlete make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $66,710 a year against $2,810 in Ghana, 23.7 times more.
Who makes more, an athlete or a sport coach?
An athlete: GH₵35,290 a year against GH₵25,550 for a sport coach, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate