How much does a hairdresser make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵860 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $821
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 0.5 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 | $55,500 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $55,290 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $49,930 |
| 131. Niger estimate | $827 |
| 132. Ghana estimate | $821 |
| 133. Kenya estimate | $809 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $302 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- BeauticianGH₵10,330
- Flight attendantGH₵13,230
- Rail conductorGH₵12,420
- GuideGH₵11,650
- CookGH₵11,030
- WaiterGH₵10,010
- BartenderGH₵10,480
- Household managerGH₵11,940
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵860 a month, GH₵10,320 a year.
How much does a hairdresser make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵9,183 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵13,420.
Which country pays a hairdresser the most?
United States, with a median of $37,450 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a hairdresser make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $37,450 a year against $821 in Ghana, 45.6 times more.
Who makes more, a hairdresser or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: GH₵13,230 a year against GH₵10,320 for a hairdresser, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate