How much does a train driver make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,797 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,673
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 144 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. Iceland estimate | $102,200 |
| 2. United Kingdom | $102,200 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $98,690 |
| 110. Niger estimate | $2,690 |
| 111. Ghana estimate | $2,673 |
| 112. Jamaica estimate | $2,621 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $567 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- SignalmanGH₵29,290
- Motorcyle courierGH₵21,250
- Taxi driverGH₵20,290
- 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 train driver make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,797 a month, GH₵33,560 a year.
How much does a train driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵29,460 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵37,390.
Which country pays a train driver the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $102,200 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a train driver make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $78,420 a year against $2,673 in Ghana, 29.3 times more.
Who makes more, a train driver or a signalman?
A train driver: GH₵33,560 a year against GH₵29,290 for a signalman, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate