How much does a farm hand make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,310 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,252
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 142 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 | $60,560 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $60,270 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $45,240 |
| 109. Afghanistan estimate | $1,259 |
| 110. Ghana estimate | $1,252 |
| 111. Myanmar (Burma) estimate | $1,225 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $119 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm handsGH₵14,860
- Livestock farm labourersGH₵15,190
- GardenerGH₵15,690
- Forest workerGH₵16,840
- Water-based fisheries workerGH₵15,060
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farm hand make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,310 a month, GH₵15,720 a year.
How much does a farm hand make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵15,060 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵17,550.
Which country pays a farm hand the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $40,290 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a farm hand make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $35,850 a year against $1,252 in Ghana, 28.6 times more.
Who makes more, a farm hand or a farm hands?
A farm hand: GH₵15,720 a year against GH₵14,860 for a farm hands, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate