How much does a social care worker make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,658 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,540
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 142 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 | $83,310 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $67,690 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $64,830 |
| 103. Senegal estimate | $2,655 |
| 104. Ghana estimate | $2,540 |
| 105. Indonesia estimate | $2,528 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $361 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Legal aideGH₵34,530
- Religious workerGH₵30,350
- AthleteGH₵35,290
- Sport coachGH₵25,550
- Riding instructorGH₵26,240
- PhotographerGH₵30,210
- Set designerGH₵30,740
- Museum technicianGH₵30,580
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social care worker make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,658 a month, GH₵31,900 a year.
How much does a social care worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵28,350 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵36,270.
Which country pays a social care worker the most?
Germany, with a median of $59,220 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a social care worker make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $45,930 a year against $2,540 in Ghana, 18.1 times more.
Who makes more, a social care worker or a legal aide?
A legal aide: GH₵34,530 a year against GH₵31,900 for a social care worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate