How much does a fisheries boatman make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵971 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $928
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 0.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 141 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 | $71,520 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $71,270 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $65,280 |
| 120. South Africa estimate | $955 |
| 121. Ghana estimate | $928 |
| 122. Guinea-Bissau estimate | $899 |
| 141. Kenya estimate | $73 |
Similar jobs
Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers
- Aquaculture support workerGH₵12,300
- Deep-sea fishermanGH₵11,660
- HunterGH₵11,760
- Forest rangerGH₵11,780
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fisheries boatman make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵971 a month, GH₵11,660 a year.
How much does a fisheries boatman make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵9,856 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵13,880.
Which country pays a fisheries boatman the most?
United States, with a median of $59,320 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a fisheries boatman make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $59,320 a year against $928 in Ghana, 63.9 times more.
Who makes more, a fisheries boatman or an aquaculture support worker?
An aquaculture support worker: GH₵12,300 a year against GH₵11,660 for a fisheries boatman, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate