How much does a military officer make in Ghana?
GH₵51,890a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵4,324 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,132
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 2.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 111 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What commissioned armed forces officers earn in Ghana
Lowest 10%: GH₵43,770Median: GH₵51,890Highest 10%: GH₵59,720
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $156,500 |
| 2. Norway estimate | $119,200 |
| 3. Australia | $119,100 |
| 78. Senegal estimate | $4,458 |
| 79. Ghana estimate | $4,132 |
| 80. Bhutan estimate | $3,721 |
| 111. Gambia estimate | $741 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a military officer make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵4,324 a month, GH₵51,890 a year.
How much does a military officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵43,770 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵59,720.
Which country pays a military officer the most?
Australia, with a median of $119,100 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a military officer make more in Ghana or in Canada?
In Canada: $81,910 a year against $4,132 in Ghana, 19.8 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate