How much does a tobacco dryer make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,856 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,774
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.1 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 | $71,580 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $69,920 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $65,430 |
| 105. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $1,822 |
| 106. Ghana estimate | $1,774 |
| 107. Ukraine estimate | $1,706 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $126 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- ButcherGH₵20,720
- Pastry cookGH₵19,790
- Cheese makerGH₵26,450
- Fruit, vegetable and related preserversGH₵21,520
- Coffee tasterGH₵22,580
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tobacco dryer make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,856 a month, GH₵22,280 a year.
How much does a tobacco dryer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵20,150 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵25,050.
Which country pays a tobacco dryer the most?
United States, with a median of $42,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a tobacco dryer make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $42,900 a year against $1,774 in Ghana, 24.2 times more.
Who makes more, a tobacco dryer or a butcher?
A tobacco dryer: GH₵22,280 a year against GH₵20,720 for a butcher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate