How much does an economist make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵3,022 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,888
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.7 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 | $124,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $122,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,100 |
| 113. Comoros estimate | $3,113 |
| 114. Ghana estimate | $2,888 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $2,885 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $438 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- AnthropologistGH₵29,230
- HistorianGH₵30,570
- PsychologistGH₵32,490
- Social workerGH₵28,930
- Religious professionalsGH₵25,810
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵3,022 a month, GH₵36,260 a year.
How much does an economist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵28,340 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵46,960.
Which country pays an economist the most?
United States, with a median of $124,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an economist make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $124,700 a year against $2,888 in Ghana, 43.2 times more.
Who makes more, an economist or an anthropologist?
An economist: GH₵36,260 a year against GH₵29,230 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate