How much does a street sweeper make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,373 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,312
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 143 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 | $63,480 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $63,170 |
| 3. Germany | $50,980 |
| 110. Afghanistan estimate | $1,320 |
| 111. Ghana estimate | $1,312 |
| 112. Myanmar (Burma) estimate | $1,284 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $124 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Waste collectorGH₵16,760
- SorterGH₵16,800
- CourierGH₵15,480
- Odd job personsGH₵16,530
- Meter readerGH₵15,940
- Water and firewood collectorsGH₵15,690
- Gym workerGH₵15,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a street sweeper make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,373 a month, GH₵16,480 a year.
How much does a street sweeper make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵14,080 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵19,870.
Which country pays a street sweeper the most?
Germany, with a median of $50,980 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a street sweeper make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $46,860 a year against $1,312 in Ghana, 35.7 times more.
Who makes more, a street sweeper or a courier?
A street sweeper: GH₵16,480 a year against GH₵15,480 for a courier, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate