How much does a chemist make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,688 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,569
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.6 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. Switzerland estimate | $108,500 |
| 2. United States | $92,530 |
| 3. Germany | $89,610 |
| 113. Comoros estimate | $2,770 |
| 114. Ghana estimate | $2,569 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $2,567 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $390 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- AstrophysicistGH₵38,350
- MeteorologistGH₵35,340
- GeologistGH₵35,770
- ActuaryGH₵34,770
- ZoologistGH₵33,020
- Forestry advisorGH₵31,970
- Environmental protection professionalsGH₵30,330
- Industrial engineerGH₵35,780
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,688 a month, GH₵32,260 a year.
How much does a chemist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵26,920 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵40,420.
Which country pays a chemist the most?
United States, with a median of $92,530 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chemist make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $92,530 a year against $2,569 in Ghana, 36.0 times more.
Who makes more, a chemist or an astrophysicist?
An astrophysicist: GH₵38,350 a year against GH₵32,260 for a chemist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate