How much does a special needs teacher make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,541 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,428
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.5 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 | $102,600 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $84,190 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $73,360 |
| 113. Comoros estimate | $2,618 |
| 114. Ghana estimate | $2,428 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $2,426 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $368 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Education officerGH₵30,040
- Esol teacherGH₵25,830
- Music teacherGH₵26,690
- Dance teacherGH₵16,710
- IT trainerGH₵29,370
- Prison teacherGH₵27,330
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special needs teacher make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,541 a month, GH₵30,490 a year.
How much does a special needs teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵26,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵36,420.
Which country pays a special needs teacher the most?
United States, with a median of $68,620 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a special needs teacher make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $68,620 a year against $2,428 in Ghana, 28.3 times more.
Who makes more, a special needs teacher or an esol teacher?
A special needs teacher: GH₵30,490 a year against GH₵25,830 for an esol teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate