How much does a ship pilot make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵3,351 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,203
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $105,000 |
| 2. United States | $92,460 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $85,340 |
| 104. Senegal estimate | $3,348 |
| 105. Ghana estimate | $3,203 |
| 106. Indonesia estimate | $3,187 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $456 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineerGH₵42,870
- Airline pilotGH₵54,820
- Air traffic controllerGH₵53,690
- Air traffic safety technicianGH₵38,240
- Wind technicianGH₵32,840
- Technical aideGH₵37,520
- Electrical technicianGH₵39,320
- Electronics engineering technicianGH₵36,670
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship pilot make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵3,351 a month, GH₵40,220 a year.
How much does a ship pilot make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵30,790 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵51,390.
Which country pays a ship pilot the most?
United States, with a median of $92,460 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a ship pilot make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $92,460 a year against $3,203 in Ghana, 28.9 times more.
Who makes more, a ship pilot or a chief engineer?
A chief engineer: GH₵42,870 a year against GH₵40,220 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate