How much does a meter reader make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,329 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,270
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 0.8 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. Switzerland estimate | $61,420 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $61,130 |
| 3. Germany | $57,380 |
| 111. Afghanistan estimate | $1,277 |
| 112. Ghana estimate | $1,270 |
| 113. Myanmar (Burma) estimate | $1,243 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $120 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- CourierGH₵15,480
- Odd job personsGH₵16,530
- Water and firewood collectorsGH₵15,690
- Gym workerGH₵15,000
- Waste collectorGH₵16,760
- SorterGH₵16,800
- Street sweeperGH₵16,480
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,329 a month, GH₵15,940 a year.
How much does a meter reader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵14,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵19,060.
Which country pays a meter reader the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $61,420 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a meter reader make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $47,750 a year against $1,270 in Ghana, 37.6 times more.
Who makes more, a meter reader or a courier?
A meter reader: GH₵15,940 a year against GH₵15,480 for a courier, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate