How much does a performer make in Ghana?
GH₵21,000a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,750 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,672
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What creative and performing artists not elsewhere classified earn in Ghana
Lowest 10%: GH₵11,550Median: GH₵21,000Highest 10%: GH₵35,700
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $70,640 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $57,990 |
| 3. Germany | $51,090 |
| 112. Comoros estimate | $1,803 |
| 113. Ghana estimate | $1,672 |
| 114. Cameroon estimate | $1,671 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $254 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- ArtistGH₵29,360
- MusicianGH₵26,530
- Ballet dancerGH₵26,230
- Art directorGH₵31,600
- ActorGH₵22,380
- AnnouncerGH₵29,410
Frequently asked questions
How much does a performer make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,750 a month, GH₵21,000 a year.
How much does a performer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵11,550 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵35,700.
Which country pays a performer the most?
Germany, with a median of $51,090 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a performer make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $41,020 a year against $1,672 in Ghana, 24.5 times more.
Who makes more, a performer or an artist?
An artist: GH₵29,360 a year against GH₵21,000 for a performer, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate