How much does a civil engineer make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,891 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,763
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.7 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 | $116,700 |
| 2. United States | $100,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $95,790 |
| 113. Comoros estimate | $2,978 |
| 114. Ghana estimate | $2,763 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $2,760 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $419 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineerGH₵35,780
- Environment engineerGH₵33,150
- Mechanical engineerGH₵36,410
- Chemical engineerGH₵35,720
- Mine engineerGH₵38,410
- Test engineerGH₵35,860
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,891 a month, GH₵34,690 a year.
How much does a civil engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵29,670 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵42,060.
Which country pays a civil engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $100,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a civil engineer make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $100,800 a year against $2,763 in Ghana, 36.5 times more.
Who makes more, a civil engineer or an industrial engineer?
An industrial engineer: GH₵35,780 a year against GH₵34,690 for a civil engineer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate