How much does an elementary school teacher make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,514 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,403
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.5 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. Switzerland estimate | $101,500 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $83,320 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $72,610 |
| 113. Comoros estimate | $2,591 |
| 114. Ghana estimate | $2,403 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $2,401 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $364 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Preschool teacherGH₵25,440
- ProfessorGH₵32,740
- Vocational teacherGH₵29,660
- High school teacherGH₵32,040
- Education officerGH₵30,040
- Special needs teacherGH₵30,490
- Esol teacherGH₵25,830
- Music teacherGH₵26,690
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,514 a month, GH₵30,170 a year.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵26,880 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵36,590.
Which country pays an elementary school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $69,540 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an elementary school teacher make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $64,090 a year against $2,403 in Ghana, 26.7 times more.
Who makes more, an elementary school teacher or a preschool teacher?
An elementary school teacher: GH₵30,170 a year against GH₵25,440 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate