How much does a mechanical engineer make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵3,035 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,900
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.8 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 | $122,500 |
| 2. United States | $109,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,600 |
| 113. Comoros estimate | $3,127 |
| 114. Ghana estimate | $2,900 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $2,897 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $440 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineerGH₵35,780
- Civil engineerGH₵34,690
- Environment engineerGH₵33,150
- Chemical engineerGH₵35,720
- Mine engineerGH₵38,410
- Test engineerGH₵35,860
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵3,035 a month, GH₵36,410 a year.
How much does a mechanical engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵31,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵43,570.
Which country pays a mechanical engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $109,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a mechanical engineer make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $109,800 a year against $2,900 in Ghana, 37.9 times more.
Who makes more, a mechanical engineer or a civil engineer?
A mechanical engineer: GH₵36,410 a year against GH₵34,690 for a civil engineer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate