How much does a water-based fisheries worker make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,255 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,199
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 0.7 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $58,020 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $57,740 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $43,340 |
| 109. Afghanistan estimate | $1,206 |
| 110. Ghana estimate | $1,199 |
| 111. Myanmar (Burma) estimate | $1,174 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $114 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm handsGH₵14,860
- Livestock farm labourersGH₵15,190
- Farm handGH₵15,720
- GardenerGH₵15,690
- Forest workerGH₵16,840
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water-based fisheries worker make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,255 a month, GH₵15,060 a year.
How much does a water-based fisheries worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵13,390 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵17,590.
Which country pays a water-based fisheries worker the most?
United States, with a median of $36,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a water-based fisheries worker make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $36,670 a year against $1,199 in Ghana, 30.6 times more.
Who makes more, a water-based fisheries worker or a farm hand?
A farm hand: GH₵15,720 a year against GH₵15,060 for a water-based fisheries worker, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate