How much does a waste collector make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,396 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,334
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 0.8 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. Switzerland estimate | $64,550 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,250 |
| 3. United States | $49,690 |
| 110. Afghanistan estimate | $1,342 |
| 111. Ghana estimate | $1,334 |
| 112. Myanmar (Burma) estimate | $1,306 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $126 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- SorterGH₵16,800
- Street sweeperGH₵16,480
- CourierGH₵15,480
- Odd job personsGH₵16,530
- Meter readerGH₵15,940
- Water and firewood collectorsGH₵15,690
- Gym workerGH₵15,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waste collector make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,396 a month, GH₵16,760 a year.
How much does a waste collector make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵14,330 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵19,850.
Which country pays a waste collector the most?
United States, with a median of $49,690 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a waste collector make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $49,690 a year against $1,334 in Ghana, 37.2 times more.
Who makes more, a waste collector or a courier?
A waste collector: GH₵16,760 a year against GH₵15,480 for a courier, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate