How much does a secretary make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,541 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,473
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 0.9 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. Switzerland estimate | $80,580 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $60,960 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $60,420 |
| 131. Mali estimate | $1,525 |
| 132. Ghana estimate | $1,473 |
| 133. Burkina Faso estimate | $1,469 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $542 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Office clerkGH₵17,990
- TypistGH₵17,170
- Data entry clerkGH₵16,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,541 a month, GH₵18,500 a year.
How much does a secretary make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵16,040 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵21,140.
Which country pays a secretary the most?
Germany, with a median of $53,890 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a secretary make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $47,540 a year against $1,473 in Ghana, 32.3 times more.
Who makes more, a secretary or a typist?
A secretary: GH₵18,500 a year against GH₵17,170 for a typist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate