How much does a correctional officer make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,282 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,225
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 0.7 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 | $82,770 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $82,450 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $74,470 |
| 131. Niger estimate | $1,233 |
| 132. Ghana estimate | $1,225 |
| 133. Kenya estimate | $1,207 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $451 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterGH₵17,010
- Police officerGH₵17,270
- Security guardGH₵12,850
- Aid workerGH₵14,530
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,282 a month, GH₵15,380 a year.
How much does a correctional officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵13,470 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵18,520.
Which country pays a correctional officer the most?
Australia, with a median of $68,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a correctional officer make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $61,280 a year against $1,225 in Ghana, 50.0 times more.
Who makes more, a correctional officer or a firefighter?
A firefighter: GH₵17,010 a year against GH₵15,380 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate