How much does a software programmer make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,812 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,688
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.6 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. Switzerland estimate | $113,500 |
| 2. United States | $100,400 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $93,190 |
| 113. Comoros estimate | $2,898 |
| 114. Ghana estimate | $2,688 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $2,685 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $407 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Systems analystGH₵37,060
- Software developerGH₵36,550
- Web developerGH₵33,780
- 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 programmer make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,812 a month, GH₵33,750 a year.
How much does a software programmer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵27,040 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵40,710.
Which country pays a software programmer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $113,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a software programmer make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $100,400 a year against $2,688 in Ghana, 37.4 times more.
Who makes more, a software programmer or a systems analyst?
A systems analyst: GH₵37,060 a year against GH₵33,750 for a software programmer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate