How much does a social worker make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,411 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,304
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.4 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 | $97,310 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $79,880 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $69,610 |
| 113. Comoros estimate | $2,484 |
| 114. Ghana estimate | $2,304 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $2,302 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $349 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- EconomistGH₵36,260
- AnthropologistGH₵29,230
- HistorianGH₵30,570
- PsychologistGH₵32,490
- Religious professionalsGH₵25,810
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,411 a month, GH₵28,930 a year.
How much does a social worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵24,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵35,000.
Which country pays a social worker the most?
Germany, with a median of $66,850 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a social worker make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $61,080 a year against $2,304 in Ghana, 26.5 times more.
Who makes more, a social worker or an economist?
An economist: GH₵36,260 a year against GH₵28,930 for a social worker, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate