How much does a police officer make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,440 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,376
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 0.8 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 | $92,950 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $92,590 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $83,620 |
| 131. Niger estimate | $1,385 |
| 132. Ghana estimate | $1,376 |
| 133. Kenya estimate | $1,355 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $506 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterGH₵17,010
- Correctional officerGH₵15,380
- Security guardGH₵12,850
- Aid workerGH₵14,530
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,440 a month, GH₵17,270 a year.
How much does a police officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵14,260 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵20,410.
Which country pays a police officer the most?
United States, with a median of $80,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a police officer make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $80,300 a year against $1,376 in Ghana, 58.4 times more.
Who makes more, a police officer or a correctional officer?
A police officer: GH₵17,270 a year against GH₵15,380 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate