How much does a midwife make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,717 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,596
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.6 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. United States | $134,000 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $109,700 |
| 3. Canada | $91,000 |
| 113. Comoros estimate | $2,799 |
| 114. Ghana estimate | $2,596 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $2,594 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $394 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Registered nurseGH₵32,910
- DoctorGH₵45,220
- Specialist doctorGH₵54,480
- Traditional therapistGH₵24,860
- Paramedical practitionersGH₵35,410
- VeterinarianGH₵33,590
- DentistGH₵37,810
- PharmacistGH₵34,450
Frequently asked questions
How much does a midwife make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,717 a month, GH₵32,600 a year.
How much does a midwife make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵28,240 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵37,350.
Which country pays a midwife the most?
United States, with a median of $134,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a midwife make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $134,000 a year against $2,596 in Ghana, 51.6 times more.
Who makes more, a midwife or a doctor?
A doctor: GH₵45,220 a year against GH₵32,600 for a midwife, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate