How much does a metalworker make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,130 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,036
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.2 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 | $82,130 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $80,230 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $75,080 |
| 106. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $2,090 |
| 107. Ghana estimate | $2,036 |
| 108. Ukraine estimate | $1,957 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $145 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal molderGH₵23,560
- WelderGH₵24,890
- Steel erectorGH₵26,500
- RiggerGH₵28,030
- BlacksmithGH₵23,980
- Metal workerGH₵24,420
- Cnc operatorGH₵25,320
- GrinderGH₵23,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metalworker make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,130 a month, GH₵25,560 a year.
How much does a metalworker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵21,230 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵31,450.
Which country pays a metalworker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metalworker make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $62,970 a year against $2,036 in Ghana, 30.9 times more.
Who makes more, a metalworker or a metal molder?
A metalworker: GH₵25,560 a year against GH₵23,560 for a metal molder, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate