How much does a software developer make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵3,046 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,911
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 144 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. United States | $134,900 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $122,900 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,900 |
| 113. Comoros estimate | $3,138 |
| 114. Ghana estimate | $2,911 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $2,908 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $441 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Systems analystGH₵37,060
- Web developerGH₵33,780
- Software programmerGH₵33,750
- Software testerGH₵34,880
- Data administratorGH₵34,210
- Systems administratorGH₵34,090
- Networks engineerGH₵35,400
- Database and network professionals not elsewhere classifiedGH₵35,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵3,046 a month, GH₵36,550 a year.
How much does a software developer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵29,910 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵43,880.
Which country pays a software developer the most?
United States, with a median of $134,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a software developer make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $134,900 a year against $2,911 in Ghana, 46.3 times more.
Who makes more, a software developer or a systems analyst?
A systems analyst: GH₵37,060 a year against GH₵36,550 for a software developer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate