How much does a tailor make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,490 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,424
- 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. Iceland estimate | $57,450 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $56,120 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $52,520 |
| 106. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $1,462 |
| 107. Ghana estimate | $1,424 |
| 108. Ukraine estimate | $1,369 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $101 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Fabric cutterGH₵19,350
- EmbroidererGH₵20,650
- UpholstererGH₵20,810
- TannerGH₵21,680
- ShoemakerGH₵20,180
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tailor make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,490 a month, GH₵17,880 a year.
How much does a tailor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵15,670 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵21,190.
Which country pays a tailor the most?
United States, with a median of $41,640 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a tailor make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $41,640 a year against $1,424 in Ghana, 29.2 times more.
Who makes more, a tailor or a fabric cutter?
A fabric cutter: GH₵19,350 a year against GH₵17,880 for a tailor, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate