How much does a pastry cook make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,650 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,576
- 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. Iceland estimate | $63,600 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $62,130 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $58,140 |
| 106. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $1,619 |
| 107. Ghana estimate | $1,576 |
| 108. Ukraine estimate | $1,515 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $112 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- ButcherGH₵20,720
- Cheese makerGH₵26,450
- Fruit, vegetable and related preserversGH₵21,520
- Coffee tasterGH₵22,580
- Tobacco dryerGH₵22,280
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pastry cook make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,650 a month, GH₵19,790 a year.
How much does a pastry cook make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵17,710 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵22,110.
Which country pays a pastry cook the most?
Germany, with a median of $39,930 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a pastry cook make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $37,160 a year against $1,576 in Ghana, 23.6 times more.
Who makes more, a pastry cook or a butcher?
A butcher: GH₵20,720 a year against GH₵19,790 for a pastry cook, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate