How much does a switchboard operator make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,542 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,474
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 144 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 | $80,610 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $60,980 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $60,450 |
| 131. Mali estimate | $1,526 |
| 132. Ghana estimate | $1,474 |
| 133. Burkina Faso estimate | $1,469 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $542 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Travel agentGH₵17,010
- Customer service clerkGH₵16,690
- Hotel receptionistGH₵14,970
- Information clerkGH₵17,260
- ReceptionistGH₵14,990
- Survey enumeratorGH₵17,130
- Client information workers not elsewhere classifiedGH₵16,610
Frequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,542 a month, GH₵18,500 a year.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵16,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵21,970.
Which country pays a switchboard operator the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $48,080 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a switchboard operator make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $38,910 a year against $1,474 in Ghana, 26.4 times more.
Who makes more, a switchboard operator or a travel agent?
A switchboard operator: GH₵18,500 a year against GH₵17,010 for a travel agent, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate