How much does a metal filer make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,955 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,868
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 143 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 | $71,440 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $68,990 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $68,280 |
| 109. Niger estimate | $1,881 |
| 110. Ghana estimate | $1,868 |
| 111. Jamaica estimate | $1,832 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $397 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Metal casterGH₵25,580
- MinersGH₵29,050
- Stone planerGH₵24,260
- Rig drillerGH₵29,130
- Stone fabricatorGH₵24,080
- Chemical products plant and machine operatorsGH₵26,850
- Photo retoucherGH₵20,360
- Cure operatorGH₵22,820
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal filer make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,955 a month, GH₵23,460 a year.
How much does a metal filer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵20,970 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵27,690.
Which country pays a metal filer the most?
Germany, with a median of $51,460 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metal filer make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $47,330 a year against $1,868 in Ghana, 25.3 times more.
Who makes more, a metal filer or a metal caster?
A metal caster: GH₵25,580 a year against GH₵23,460 for a metal filer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate