How much does a candle factory worker make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,892 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,808
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.1 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 | $72,940 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $71,250 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $66,680 |
| 104. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $1,857 |
| 105. Ghana estimate | $1,808 |
| 106. Ukraine estimate | $1,738 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $128 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Watch makerGH₵24,470
- Piano tunerGH₵24,930
- JewellerGH₵21,500
- PotterGH₵21,980
- GlassblowerGH₵21,460
- Sign installerGH₵22,520
- BasketmakerGH₵20,230
- Carpet workerGH₵20,580
Frequently asked questions
How much does a candle factory worker make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,892 a month, GH₵22,700 a year.
How much does a candle factory worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵18,050 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵27,140.
Which country pays a candle factory worker the most?
United States, with a median of $46,080 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a candle factory worker make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $46,080 a year against $1,808 in Ghana, 25.5 times more.
Who makes more, a candle factory worker or a watch maker?
A watch maker: GH₵24,470 a year against GH₵22,700 for a candle factory worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate