How much does a musician make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,211 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,113
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.3 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. United States | $92,810 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $89,240 |
| 3. Germany | $78,620 |
| 113. Comoros estimate | $2,278 |
| 114. Ghana estimate | $2,113 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $2,111 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $320 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- ArtistGH₵29,360
- Ballet dancerGH₵26,230
- Art directorGH₵31,600
- ActorGH₵22,380
- AnnouncerGH₵29,410
- PerformerGH₵21,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,211 a month, GH₵26,530 a year.
How much does a musician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵18,920 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵33,460.
Which country pays a musician the most?
United States, with a median of $92,810 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a musician make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $92,810 a year against $2,113 in Ghana, 43.9 times more.
Who makes more, a musician or an artist?
An artist: GH₵29,360 a year against GH₵26,530 for a musician, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate