How much does a security guard make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,071 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,023
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 0.6 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 | $69,150 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $68,880 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $62,210 |
| 131. Niger estimate | $1,030 |
| 132. Ghana estimate | $1,023 |
| 133. Kenya estimate | $1,008 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterGH₵17,010
- Police officerGH₵17,270
- Correctional officerGH₵15,380
- Aid workerGH₵14,530
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,071 a month, GH₵12,850 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵11,620 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵15,220.
Which country pays a security guard the most?
Australia, with a median of $48,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a security guard make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $39,890 a year against $1,023 in Ghana, 39.0 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: GH₵17,010 a year against GH₵12,850 for a security guard, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate