How much does a factory labourer make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,358 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,298
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 144 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 | $62,800 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,500 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $46,920 |
| 111. Afghanistan estimate | $1,306 |
| 112. Ghana estimate | $1,298 |
| 113. Myanmar (Burma) estimate | $1,270 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $123 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Picker and packerGH₵14,340
- Mining assistantGH₵19,900
- Civils workerGH₵19,740
- Construction workerGH₵17,180
- Hand and pedal vehicle driversGH₵15,260
- Fiacre driverGH₵14,210
- Warehouse workerGH₵16,820
- Shelf stackerGH₵13,590
Frequently asked questions
How much does a factory labourer make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,358 a month, GH₵16,300 a year.
How much does a factory labourer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵14,730 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵18,670.
Which country pays a factory labourer the most?
Germany, with a median of $44,460 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a factory labourer make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $40,870 a year against $1,298 in Ghana, 31.5 times more.
Who makes more, a factory labourer or a picker and packer?
A factory labourer: GH₵16,300 a year against GH₵14,340 for a picker and packer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate