How much does a firefighter make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,417 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,354
- 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 | $91,500 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $91,140 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $82,320 |
| 131. Niger estimate | $1,363 |
| 132. Ghana estimate | $1,354 |
| 133. Kenya estimate | $1,334 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $498 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Police officerGH₵17,270
- Correctional officerGH₵15,380
- Security guardGH₵12,850
- Aid workerGH₵14,530
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,417 a month, GH₵17,010 a year.
How much does a firefighter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵13,740 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵20,910.
Which country pays a firefighter the most?
Germany, with a median of $71,340 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a firefighter make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $62,270 a year against $1,354 in Ghana, 46.0 times more.
Who makes more, a firefighter or a correctional officer?
A firefighter: GH₵17,010 a year against GH₵15,380 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate