How much does a machine oiler make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,357 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,252
- 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 $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $90,880 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $88,770 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $83,080 |
| 106. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $2,313 |
| 107. Ghana estimate | $2,252 |
| 108. Ukraine estimate | $2,165 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $160 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Auto mechanicGH₵23,660
- Aircraft technicianGH₵30,150
- Bicycle mechanicGH₵22,930
- Metal molderGH₵23,560
- WelderGH₵24,890
- MetalworkerGH₵25,560
- Steel erectorGH₵26,500
- RiggerGH₵28,030
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machine oiler make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,357 a month, GH₵28,280 a year.
How much does a machine oiler make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵24,570 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵32,980.
Which country pays a machine oiler the most?
Australia, with a median of $79,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a machine oiler make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $65,260 a year against $2,252 in Ghana, 29.0 times more.
Who makes more, a machine oiler or an auto mechanic?
A machine oiler: GH₵28,280 a year against GH₵23,660 for an auto mechanic, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate