How much does a power plant operator make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵3,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,344
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 2.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $109,700 |
| 2. Australia | $102,700 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $89,110 |
| 104. Senegal estimate | $3,496 |
| 105. Ghana estimate | $3,344 |
| 106. Indonesia estimate | $3,328 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $476 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Water plant operatorGH₵36,080
- Chemical operatorGH₵40,800
- Process operatorGH₵46,240
- Metal furnace operatorGH₵37,590
- Pulp control workerGH₵32,360
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵3,500 a month, GH₵42,000 a year.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵35,050 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵48,440.
Which country pays a power plant operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $102,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a power plant operator make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $79,440 a year against $3,344 in Ghana, 23.8 times more.
Who makes more, a power plant operator or a water plant operator?
A power plant operator: GH₵42,000 a year against GH₵36,080 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate