How much does a blacksmith make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,998 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,909
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 142 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. Iceland estimate | $77,040 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $75,250 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $70,420 |
| 104. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $1,961 |
| 105. Ghana estimate | $1,909 |
| 106. Ukraine estimate | $1,836 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $136 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal workerGH₵24,420
- Cnc operatorGH₵25,320
- GrinderGH₵23,300
- Metal molderGH₵23,560
- WelderGH₵24,890
- MetalworkerGH₵25,560
- Steel erectorGH₵26,500
- RiggerGH₵28,030
Frequently asked questions
How much does a blacksmith make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,998 a month, GH₵23,980 a year.
How much does a blacksmith make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵21,510 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵27,560.
Which country pays a blacksmith the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $49,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a blacksmith make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $47,060 a year against $1,909 in Ghana, 24.6 times more.
Who makes more, a blacksmith or a cnc operator?
A cnc operator: GH₵25,320 a year against GH₵23,980 for a blacksmith, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate