How much does a builder make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,156 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,060
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 144 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 | $115,000 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $83,120 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $81,200 |
| 106. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $2,116 |
| 107. Ghana estimate | $2,060 |
| 108. Ukraine estimate | $1,981 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $146 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- BricklayerGH₵25,580
- StonemasonGH₵25,020
- Concrete finisherGH₵26,140
- CarpenterGH₵24,570
- Tent builderGH₵25,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a builder make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,156 a month, GH₵25,870 a year.
How much does a builder make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵21,170 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵31,590.
Which country pays a builder the most?
United States, with a median of $115,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a builder make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $115,000 a year against $2,060 in Ghana, 55.8 times more.
Who makes more, a builder or a bricklayer?
A builder: GH₵25,870 a year against GH₵25,580 for a bricklayer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate