How much does a judge make in Ghana?
GH₵42,340a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵3,528 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,372
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 2.0 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.
What judges earn in Ghana
Lowest 10%: GH₵28,690Median: GH₵42,340Highest 10%: GH₵50,450
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Canada | $153,100 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $142,400 |
| 3. United States | $139,400 |
| 113. Comoros estimate | $3,635 |
| 114. Ghana estimate | $3,372 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $3,369 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $511 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- LawyerGH₵39,600
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedGH₵34,110
- Museum curatorGH₵28,640
- LibrarianGH₵29,570
- EconomistGH₵36,260
- AnthropologistGH₵29,230
- HistorianGH₵30,570
- PsychologistGH₵32,490
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵3,528 a month, GH₵42,340 a year.
How much does a judge make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵28,690 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵50,450.
Which country pays a judge the most?
Canada, with a median of $153,100 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a judge make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $139,400 a year against $3,372 in Ghana, 41.3 times more.
Who makes more, a judge or a lawyer?
A judge: GH₵42,340 a year against GH₵39,600 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate