How much does a construction worker make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,432 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,368
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 144 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 | $66,190 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $65,880 |
| 3. Australia | $56,950 |
| 111. Afghanistan estimate | $1,376 |
| 112. Ghana estimate | $1,368 |
| 113. Myanmar (Burma) estimate | $1,339 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $130 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Mining assistantGH₵19,900
- Civils workerGH₵19,740
- Picker and packerGH₵14,340
- Factory labourerGH₵16,300
- Hand and pedal vehicle driversGH₵15,260
- Fiacre driverGH₵14,210
- Warehouse workerGH₵16,820
- Shelf stackerGH₵13,590
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction worker make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,432 a month, GH₵17,180 a year.
How much does a construction worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵15,290 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵20,850.
Which country pays a construction worker the most?
Australia, with a median of $56,950 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a construction worker make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $46,580 a year against $1,368 in Ghana, 34.0 times more.
Who makes more, a construction worker or a mining assistant?
A mining assistant: GH₵19,900 a year against GH₵17,180 for a construction worker, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate