How much does a truck driver make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,059 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,968
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.2 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 | $75,230 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $72,650 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,900 |
| 110. Niger estimate | $1,980 |
| 111. Ghana estimate | $1,968 |
| 112. Jamaica estimate | $1,930 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $418 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Bus driverGH₵24,270
- Train driverGH₵33,560
- SignalmanGH₵29,290
- Motorcyle courierGH₵21,250
- Taxi driverGH₵20,290
- Farm equipment operatorGH₵23,290
- Earthmoving and related plant operatorsGH₵26,480
- Crane operatorsGH₵28,340
Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,059 a month, GH₵24,710 a year.
How much does a truck driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵21,230 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵27,890.
Which country pays a truck driver the most?
Australia, with a median of $61,070 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a truck driver make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $58,640 a year against $1,968 in Ghana, 29.8 times more.
Who makes more, a truck driver or a train driver?
A train driver: GH₵33,560 a year against GH₵24,710 for a truck driver, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate