How much does a mining assistant make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,659 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,585
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.0 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 | $76,680 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $76,310 |
| 3. Australia | $60,520 |
| 111. Afghanistan estimate | $1,595 |
| 112. Ghana estimate | $1,585 |
| 113. Myanmar (Burma) estimate | $1,551 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $150 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Civils workerGH₵19,740
- Construction workerGH₵17,180
- Picker and packerGH₵14,340
- Factory labourerGH₵16,300
- Hand and pedal vehicle driversGH₵15,260
- Fiacre driverGH₵14,210
- Warehouse workerGH₵16,820
- Shelf stackerGH₵13,590
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mining assistant make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,659 a month, GH₵19,900 a year.
How much does a mining assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵17,610 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵22,970.
Which country pays a mining assistant the most?
Australia, with a median of $60,520 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a mining assistant make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $50,440 a year against $1,585 in Ghana, 31.8 times more.
Who makes more, a mining assistant or a construction worker?
A mining assistant: GH₵19,900 a year against GH₵17,180 for a construction worker, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate