How much does a sewing machine operator make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,539 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,471
- 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. Iceland estimate | $56,220 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $54,290 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $53,740 |
| 110. Niger estimate | $1,480 |
| 111. Ghana estimate | $1,471 |
| 112. Jamaica estimate | $1,442 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Winder operatorGH₵20,110
- Textile machine operatorGH₵19,930
- Fabric dyerGH₵21,210
- Hide machine operatorGH₵21,340
- Gluing operatorGH₵19,620
- Laundry workerGH₵18,360
- Textile braiderGH₵20,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,539 a month, GH₵18,460 a year.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵16,540 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵20,540.
Which country pays a sewing machine operator the most?
United States, with a median of $36,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sewing machine operator make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $36,670 a year against $1,471 in Ghana, 24.9 times more.
Who makes more, a sewing machine operator or a winder operator?
A winder operator: GH₵20,110 a year against GH₵18,460 for a sewing machine operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate