How much does a sex worker make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵885 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $846
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 0.5 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 | $57,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $56,910 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $51,400 |
| 131. Niger estimate | $851 |
| 132. Ghana estimate | $846 |
| 133. Kenya estimate | $833 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $311 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- AstrologerGH₵12,200
- CompanionGH₵11,650
- EmbalmerGH₵12,890
- Animal carerGH₵10,970
- Driving instructorGH₵14,180
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sex worker make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵885 a month, GH₵10,620 a year.
How much does a sex worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵9,357 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵12,160.
Which country pays a sex worker the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $37,590 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sex worker make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $34,870 a year against $846 in Ghana, 41.2 times more.
Who makes more, a sex worker or an astrologer?
An astrologer: GH₵12,200 a year against GH₵10,620 for a sex worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate