How much does a high school teacher make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,670 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,552
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.5 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 | $107,800 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $88,480 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $77,110 |
| 113. Comoros estimate | $2,751 |
| 114. Ghana estimate | $2,552 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $2,550 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $387 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- ProfessorGH₵32,740
- Vocational teacherGH₵29,660
- Elementary school teacherGH₵30,170
- Preschool teacherGH₵25,440
- Education officerGH₵30,040
- Special needs teacherGH₵30,490
- Esol teacherGH₵25,830
- Music teacherGH₵26,690
Frequently asked questions
How much does a high school teacher make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,670 a month, GH₵32,040 a year.
How much does a high school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵27,420 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵37,620.
Which country pays a high school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $76,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a high school teacher make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $72,040 a year against $2,552 in Ghana, 28.2 times more.
Who makes more, a high school teacher or a vocational teacher?
A high school teacher: GH₵32,040 a year against GH₵29,660 for a vocational teacher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate