How much do water and firewood collectors earn in Ghana
GH₵15,690a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,307 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,249
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What water and firewood collectors earn in Ghana
Lowest 10%: GH₵14,180Median: GH₵15,690Highest 10%: GH₵17,790
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $60,440 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $60,150 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $45,150 |
| 109. Afghanistan estimate | $1,257 |
| 110. Ghana estimate | $1,249 |
| 111. Myanmar (Burma) estimate | $1,223 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $118 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- CourierGH₵15,480
- Odd job personsGH₵16,530
- Meter readerGH₵15,940
- Gym workerGH₵15,000
- Waste collectorGH₵16,760
- SorterGH₵16,800
- Street sweeperGH₵16,480
Frequently asked questions
How much do water and firewood collectors earn a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,307 a month, GH₵15,690 a year.
Which country pays water and firewood collectors the most?
United States, with a median of $40,240 a year before tax, according to our data.
Do water and firewood collectors earn more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $40,240 a year against $1,249 in Ghana, 32.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate