How much does a primary school manager make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵4,023 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,845
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 2.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 144 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. Luxembourg estimate | $152,300 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $144,400 |
| 3. Italy estimate | $121,600 |
| 109. Chad estimate | $3,870 |
| 110. Ghana estimate | $3,845 |
| 111. Indonesia estimate | $3,806 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $605 |
Similar jobs
Managers
- Childcare centre managerGH₵35,000
- General managerGH₵46,420
- Nursing home managerGH₵43,990
- Social services managerGH₵42,690
- Insurance agentGH₵53,570
- Energy managerGH₵49,430
Frequently asked questions
How much does a primary school manager make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵4,023 a month, GH₵48,280 a year.
How much does a primary school manager make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵41,180 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵60,350.
Which country pays a primary school manager the most?
United States, with a median of $104,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a primary school manager make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $104,400 a year against $3,845 in Ghana, 27.2 times more.
Who makes more, a primary school manager or a childcare centre manager?
A primary school manager: GH₵48,280 a year against GH₵35,000 for a childcare centre manager, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate