How much does a water plant operator make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵3,007 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,873
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.7 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 | $94,230 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $76,560 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $73,320 |
| 103. Senegal estimate | $3,003 |
| 104. Ghana estimate | $2,873 |
| 105. Indonesia estimate | $2,859 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $409 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Power plant operatorGH₵42,000
- Chemical operatorGH₵40,800
- Process operatorGH₵46,240
- Metal furnace operatorGH₵37,590
- Pulp control workerGH₵32,360
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water plant operator make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵3,007 a month, GH₵36,080 a year.
How much does a water plant operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵30,170 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵42,200.
Which country pays a water plant operator the most?
United States, with a median of $68,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a water plant operator make more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $68,970 a year against $2,873 in Ghana, 24.0 times more.
Who makes more, a water plant operator or a power plant operator?
A power plant operator: GH₵42,000 a year against GH₵36,080 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate