How much does a taxi driver make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,691 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,616
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.0 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 | $61,770 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $59,650 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $59,040 |
| 110. Niger estimate | $1,626 |
| 111. Ghana estimate | $1,616 |
| 112. Jamaica estimate | $1,584 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $343 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Motorcyle courierGH₵21,250
- Train driverGH₵33,560
- SignalmanGH₵29,290
- Bus driverGH₵24,270
- Truck driverGH₵24,710
- Farm equipment operatorGH₵23,290
- Earthmoving and related plant operatorsGH₵26,480
- Crane operatorsGH₵28,340
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi driver make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,691 a month, GH₵20,290 a year.
How much does a taxi driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵17,290 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵25,130.
Which country pays a taxi driver the most?
United States, with a median of $42,530 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a taxi driver make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $42,530 a year against $1,616 in Ghana, 26.3 times more.
Who makes more, a taxi driver or a motorcyle courier?
A motorcyle courier: GH₵21,250 a year against GH₵20,290 for a taxi driver, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate