How much does a tanner make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,807 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,727
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.0 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. Iceland estimate | $69,660 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $68,050 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $63,680 |
| 105. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $1,773 |
| 106. Ghana estimate | $1,727 |
| 107. Ukraine estimate | $1,660 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $123 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- TailorGH₵17,880
- Fabric cutterGH₵19,350
- EmbroidererGH₵20,650
- UpholstererGH₵20,810
- ShoemakerGH₵20,180
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tanner make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,807 a month, GH₵21,680 a year.
How much does a tanner make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵20,140 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵24,120.
Which country pays a tanner the most?
Germany, with a median of $45,230 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a tanner make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $36,270 a year against $1,727 in Ghana, 21.0 times more.
Who makes more, a tanner or a tailor?
A tanner: GH₵21,680 a year against GH₵17,880 for a tailor, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate