How much does a carpenter make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,048 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,957
- 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 $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $78,960 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $77,120 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $72,170 |
| 106. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $2,010 |
| 107. Ghana estimate | $1,957 |
| 108. Ukraine estimate | $1,881 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $139 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- BuilderGH₵25,870
- BricklayerGH₵25,580
- StonemasonGH₵25,020
- Concrete finisherGH₵26,140
- Tent builderGH₵25,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,048 a month, GH₵24,570 a year.
How much does a carpenter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵20,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵30,020.
Which country pays a carpenter the most?
United States, with a median of $60,580 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a carpenter make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $60,580 a year against $1,957 in Ghana, 31.0 times more.
Who makes more, a carpenter or a builder?
A builder: GH₵25,870 a year against GH₵24,570 for a carpenter, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate