How much does a market trader make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,009 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $964
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 0.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 142 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 | $65,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,880 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $58,600 |
| 129. Niger estimate | $970 |
| 130. Ghana estimate | $964 |
| 131. Kenya estimate | $950 |
| 142. Nigeria estimate | $355 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Food stall holderGH₵10,830
- Shop keeperGH₵16,010
- Retail store supervisorGH₵13,340
- Retail sales associateGH₵11,750
- CashierGH₵9,810
- Runway modelGH₵10,600
- Promotions demonstratorGH₵10,370
- Door to door sellerGH₵12,060
Frequently asked questions
How much does a market trader make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,009 a month, GH₵12,110 a year.
How much does a market trader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵10,920 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵13,210.
Which country pays a market trader the most?
Germany, with a median of $45,220 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a market trader make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $41,380 a year against $964 in Ghana, 42.9 times more.
Who makes more, a market trader or a food stall holder?
A market trader: GH₵12,110 a year against GH₵10,830 for a food stall holder, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate