How much does a metal furnace operator make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵3,133 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,994
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.8 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 | $98,170 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $79,770 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $76,390 |
| 103. Senegal estimate | $3,129 |
| 104. Ghana estimate | $2,994 |
| 105. Indonesia estimate | $2,979 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $426 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Power plant operatorGH₵42,000
- Water plant operatorGH₵36,080
- Chemical operatorGH₵40,800
- Process operatorGH₵46,240
- Pulp control workerGH₵32,360
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal furnace operator make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵3,133 a month, GH₵37,590 a year.
How much does a metal furnace operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵32,970 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵42,610.
Which country pays a metal furnace operator the most?
Canada, with a median of $65,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metal furnace operator make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $54,430 a year against $2,994 in Ghana, 18.2 times more.
Who makes more, a metal furnace operator or a power plant operator?
A power plant operator: GH₵42,000 a year against GH₵37,590 for a metal furnace operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate