How much does a journalist make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,478 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,368
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.4 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 | $100,000 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $82,110 |
| 3. United States | $73,210 |
| 113. Comoros estimate | $2,553 |
| 114. Ghana estimate | $2,368 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $2,366 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerGH₵28,440
- TranslatorGH₵27,400
- LawyerGH₵39,600
- JudgeGH₵42,340
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedGH₵34,110
- Museum curatorGH₵28,640
- LibrarianGH₵29,570
- EconomistGH₵36,260
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,478 a month, GH₵29,740 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵23,290 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵39,710.
Which country pays a journalist the most?
United States, with a median of $73,210 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a journalist make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $2,368 in Ghana, 30.9 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: GH₵29,740 a year against GH₵28,440 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate