How much does a geologist make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,980 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,848
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $120,300 |
| 2. United States | $100,900 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $98,760 |
| 113. Comoros estimate | $3,071 |
| 114. Ghana estimate | $2,848 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $2,846 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $432 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- AstrophysicistGH₵38,350
- MeteorologistGH₵35,340
- ChemistGH₵32,260
- ActuaryGH₵34,770
- ZoologistGH₵33,020
- Forestry advisorGH₵31,970
- Environmental protection professionalsGH₵30,330
- Industrial engineerGH₵35,780
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geologist make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,980 a month, GH₵35,770 a year.
How much does a geologist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵29,110 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵46,160.
Which country pays a geologist the most?
United States, with a median of $100,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a geologist make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $100,900 a year against $2,848 in Ghana, 35.4 times more.
Who makes more, a geologist or an astrophysicist?
An astrophysicist: GH₵38,350 a year against GH₵35,770 for a geologist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate