How much does a doctor make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵3,768 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,601
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 2.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $500,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $267,500 |
| 2. Canada | $200,600 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $152,100 |
| 113. Comoros estimate | $3,883 |
| 114. Ghana estimate | $3,601 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $3,598 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $546 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Specialist doctorGH₵54,480
- Registered nurseGH₵32,910
- MidwifeGH₵32,600
- Traditional therapistGH₵24,860
- Paramedical practitionersGH₵35,410
- VeterinarianGH₵33,590
- DentistGH₵37,810
- PharmacistGH₵34,450
Frequently asked questions
How much does a doctor make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵3,768 a month, GH₵45,220 a year.
How much does a doctor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵27,540 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵55,820.
Which country pays a doctor the most?
United States, with a median of $267,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a doctor make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $267,500 a year against $3,601 in Ghana, 74.3 times more.
Who makes more, a doctor or a specialist doctor?
A specialist doctor: GH₵54,480 a year against GH₵45,220 for a doctor, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate