How much does a chef make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,461 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,352
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.4 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 | $77,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,670 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $60,020 |
| 104. Senegal estimate | $2,458 |
| 105. Ghana estimate | $2,352 |
| 106. Indonesia estimate | $2,340 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $335 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- PhotographerGH₵30,210
- Set designerGH₵30,740
- Museum technicianGH₵30,580
- Other artistic and cultural associate professionalsGH₵34,180
- Legal aideGH₵34,530
- Social care workerGH₵31,900
- Religious workerGH₵30,350
- AthleteGH₵35,290
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,461 a month, GH₵29,530 a year.
How much does a chef make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵24,950 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵34,880.
Which country pays a chef the most?
Germany, with a median of $53,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chef make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $48,610 a year against $2,352 in Ghana, 20.7 times more.
Who makes more, a chef or a set designer?
A set designer: GH₵30,740 a year against GH₵29,530 for a chef, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate