How much does a sawmill operator make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,815
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.1 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. Iceland estimate | $69,410 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $67,030 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $66,340 |
| 110. Niger estimate | $1,827 |
| 111. Ghana estimate | $1,815 |
| 112. Jamaica estimate | $1,780 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $385 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Paper makerGH₵24,400
- MinersGH₵29,050
- Stone planerGH₵24,260
- Rig drillerGH₵29,130
- Stone fabricatorGH₵24,080
- Metal casterGH₵25,580
- Metal filerGH₵23,460
- Chemical products plant and machine operatorsGH₵26,850
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sawmill operator make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,900 a month, GH₵22,790 a year.
How much does a sawmill operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵20,010 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵25,780.
Which country pays a sawmill operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $49,450 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sawmill operator make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $42,770 a year against $1,815 in Ghana, 23.6 times more.
Who makes more, a sawmill operator or a paper maker?
A paper maker: GH₵24,400 a year against GH₵22,790 for a sawmill operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate