How much does a rig driller make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,428 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,320
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.4 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. Australia | $94,390 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $88,700 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $85,660 |
| 110. Niger estimate | $2,335 |
| 111. Ghana estimate | $2,320 |
| 112. Jamaica estimate | $2,275 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $492 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- MinersGH₵29,050
- Stone planerGH₵24,260
- Stone fabricatorGH₵24,080
- Metal casterGH₵25,580
- Metal filerGH₵23,460
- Chemical products plant and machine operatorsGH₵26,850
- Photo retoucherGH₵20,360
- Cure operatorGH₵22,820
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rig driller make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,428 a month, GH₵29,130 a year.
How much does a rig driller make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵25,320 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵34,200.
Which country pays a rig driller the most?
Australia, with a median of $94,390 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a rig driller make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $57,170 a year against $2,320 in Ghana, 24.6 times more.
Who makes more, a rig driller or a stone planer?
A rig driller: GH₵29,130 a year against GH₵24,260 for a stone planer, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate