How much does a dentist make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵3,151 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,011
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.8 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. United States | $185,300 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $127,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $104,400 |
| 113. Comoros estimate | $3,247 |
| 114. Ghana estimate | $3,011 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $3,008 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $457 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- PharmacistGH₵34,450
- Public health inspectorGH₵32,050
- Physical therapistGH₵28,310
- DietitianGH₵28,010
- Speech therapistGH₵29,200
- OptometristGH₵31,100
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedGH₵27,810
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵3,151 a month, GH₵37,810 a year.
How much does a dentist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵28,020 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵48,070.
Which country pays a dentist the most?
United States, with a median of $185,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a dentist make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $185,300 a year against $3,011 in Ghana, 61.5 times more.
Who makes more, a dentist or a pharmacist?
A dentist: GH₵37,810 a year against GH₵34,450 for a pharmacist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate