How much does a street vendor make in Ghana?
GH₵15,860a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,322 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,263
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What street vendors (excluding food) earn in Ghana
Lowest 10%: GH₵14,320Median: GH₵15,860Highest 10%: GH₵17,310
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $61,120 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $60,830 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $45,660 |
| 109. Afghanistan estimate | $1,271 |
| 110. Ghana estimate | $1,263 |
| 111. Myanmar (Burma) estimate | $1,237 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $120 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Street and related service workersGH₵15,910
Frequently asked questions
How much does a street vendor make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,322 a month, GH₵15,860 a year.
How much does a street vendor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵14,320 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵17,310.
Which country pays a street vendor the most?
United States, with a median of $41,380 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a street vendor make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $41,380 a year against $1,263 in Ghana, 32.8 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate