How much does a community health worker make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,840 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,714
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.6 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 | $89,000 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $72,320 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $69,250 |
| 104. Senegal estimate | $2,837 |
| 105. Ghana estimate | $2,714 |
| 106. Indonesia estimate | $2,700 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $386 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistGH₵30,230
- Health records clerkGH₵33,310
- OpticianGH₵29,220
- Therapy assistantGH₵26,130
- Medical assistantGH₵27,530
- Quality inspectorGH₵37,610
- ParamedicGH₵38,440
- Health screenerGH₵31,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,840 a month, GH₵34,080 a year.
How much does a community health worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵30,350 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵39,960.
Which country pays a community health worker the most?
Canada, with a median of $63,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a community health worker make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $51,850 a year against $2,714 in Ghana, 19.1 times more.
Who makes more, a community health worker or a dental hygienist?
A community health worker: GH₵34,080 a year against GH₵30,230 for a dental hygienist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate