How much does a forest worker make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,403 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,341
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 143 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 | $64,870 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,560 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $48,460 |
| 110. Afghanistan estimate | $1,349 |
| 111. Ghana estimate | $1,341 |
| 112. Myanmar (Burma) estimate | $1,312 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $127 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm handsGH₵14,860
- Livestock farm labourersGH₵15,190
- Farm handGH₵15,720
- GardenerGH₵15,690
- Water-based fisheries workerGH₵15,060
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest worker make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,403 a month, GH₵16,840 a year.
How much does a forest worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵15,080 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵18,830.
Which country pays a forest worker the most?
United States, with a median of $45,250 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a forest worker make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $45,250 a year against $1,341 in Ghana, 33.7 times more.
Who makes more, a forest worker or a farm hands?
A forest worker: GH₵16,840 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