How much does a prison teacher make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,278 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,177
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.3 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $91,930 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $75,470 |
| 3. Germany | $71,020 |
| 112. Comoros estimate | $2,347 |
| 113. Ghana estimate | $2,177 |
| 114. Cameroon estimate | $2,175 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $330 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Education officerGH₵30,040
- Special needs teacherGH₵30,490
- Esol teacherGH₵25,830
- Music teacherGH₵26,690
- Dance teacherGH₵16,710
- IT trainerGH₵29,370
Frequently asked questions
How much does a prison teacher make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,278 a month, GH₵27,330 a year.
How much does a prison teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵22,880 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵33,820.
Which country pays a prison teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $71,020 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a prison teacher make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $52,480 a year against $2,177 in Ghana, 24.1 times more.
Who makes more, a prison teacher or an education officer?
An education officer: GH₵30,040 a year against GH₵27,330 for a prison teacher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate