How much does a traditional therapist make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,072 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,980
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $106,800 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $83,630 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $68,650 |
| 111. Comoros estimate | $2,135 |
| 112. Ghana estimate | $1,980 |
| 113. Cameroon estimate | $1,978 |
| 142. Nigeria estimate | $300 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- DoctorGH₵45,220
- Specialist doctorGH₵54,480
- Registered nurseGH₵32,910
- MidwifeGH₵32,600
- Paramedical practitionersGH₵35,410
- VeterinarianGH₵33,590
- DentistGH₵37,810
- PharmacistGH₵34,450
Frequently asked questions
How much does a traditional therapist make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,072 a month, GH₵24,860 a year.
How much does a traditional therapist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵19,680 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵31,170.
Which country pays a traditional therapist the most?
United States, with a median of $106,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a traditional therapist make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $106,800 a year against $1,980 in Ghana, 53.9 times more.
Who makes more, a traditional therapist or a doctor?
A doctor: GH₵45,220 a year against GH₵24,860 for a traditional therapist, 1.8 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate