How much does a chief engineer make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵3,572 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,414
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 2.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 142 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 | $111,900 |
| 2. United States | $109,500 |
| 3. Germany | $91,870 |
| 103. Senegal estimate | $3,568 |
| 104. Ghana estimate | $3,414 |
| 105. Indonesia estimate | $3,397 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $486 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Ship pilotGH₵40,220
- Airline pilotGH₵54,820
- Air traffic controllerGH₵53,690
- Air traffic safety technicianGH₵38,240
- Wind technicianGH₵32,840
- Technical aideGH₵37,520
- Electrical technicianGH₵39,320
- Electronics engineering technicianGH₵36,670
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief engineer make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵3,572 a month, GH₵42,870 a year.
How much does a chief engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵33,210 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵50,560.
Which country pays a chief engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $109,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chief engineer make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $109,500 a year against $3,414 in Ghana, 32.1 times more.
Who makes more, a chief engineer or a ship pilot?
A chief engineer: GH₵42,870 a year against GH₵40,220 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate