How much does a dental hygienist make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,519 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,408
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.5 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 | $78,950 |
| 2. United States | $74,820 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $64,150 |
| 104. Senegal estimate | $2,517 |
| 105. Ghana estimate | $2,408 |
| 106. Indonesia estimate | $2,395 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $343 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Health records clerkGH₵33,310
- Community health workerGH₵34,080
- 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 dental hygienist make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,519 a month, GH₵30,230 a year.
How much does a dental hygienist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵27,170 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵33,450.
Which country pays a dental hygienist the most?
United States, with a median of $74,820 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a dental hygienist make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $74,820 a year against $2,408 in Ghana, 31.1 times more.
Who makes more, a dental hygienist or a health records clerk?
A health records clerk: GH₵33,310 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