How much do senior government officials earn in Ghana
GH₵55,620a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵4,635 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,429
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 2.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What senior government officials earn in Ghana
Lowest 10%: GH₵40,420Median: GH₵55,620Highest 10%: GH₵78,670
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Luxembourg estimate | $175,500 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $166,400 |
| 3. Italy estimate | $140,100 |
| 109. Chad estimate | $4,458 |
| 110. Ghana estimate | $4,429 |
| 111. Indonesia estimate | $4,385 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $697 |
Similar jobs
Managers
- LegislatorsGH₵22,590
- Traditional chiefs and heads of villageGH₵56,100
- Trades union officialGH₵50,240
- CEOGH₵57,250
Frequently asked questions
How much do senior government officials earn a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵4,635 a month, GH₵55,620 a year.
Which country pays senior government officials the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $131,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Do senior government officials earn more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $118,100 a year against $4,429 in Ghana, 26.7 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate