Professions in Ghana & Their Salary Ranges (2025)

Ghana’s labor market is broad and diverse, ranging from public-sector teachers to tech professionals, and from construction workers to creative artists. Below is a breakdown of major professional categories in Ghana, along with typical monthly salary ranges based on 2025 data.

1. Education Sector

• Basic / Primary school teacher (public): ~GHS 1,800 – 2,500/month 0
• Senior High School (SHS) teacher: ~GHS 2,500 – 3,500/month 1
• University Lecturer (PhD): ~GHS 5,000 – 9,000/month 2

2. Health Sector

• Registered Nurse: ~GHS 2,500 – 4,500/month 3
• Midwife: ~GHS 2,800 – 4,800/month 4
• Medical Laboratory Technologist: ~GHS 3,500 – 5,500/month 5
• Medical Doctor (experienced): up to ~GHS 6,000 – 25,000+ depending on role / employer 6

3. Information Technology & Digital Jobs

• Software Developer (mid-level): ~GHS 4,000 – 7,000/month 7
• Cybersecurity Specialist: ~GHS 5,000 – 10,000/month 8
• IT Support Officer: ~GHS 2,500 – 4,000/month 9
• Digital Marketer / SEO Specialist: ~GHS 3,000 – 6,000/month 10

4. Finance, Banking & Accounting

• Accountant (private sector): ~GHS 3,500 – 6,500/month for entry level 11
• Auditor: ~GHS 4,500 – 7,000/month 12
• Financial Analyst: ~GHS 5,000 – 8,000/month 13
• Bank Teller: ~GHS 2,000 – 2,800/month 14
• Senior / Private Sector Accountant / Finance Manager: up to ~GHS 18,000 – 35,000+ 15

5. Skilled Trades & Technical Work

• Electrician / Plumber: ~GHS 2,500 – 4,000/month 16
• Welder / Technician: ~GHS 2,000 – 3,500/month 17
• Auto Mechanic: ~GHS 1,800 – 3,000/month 18
• Construction Site Supervisor: ~GHS 3,500 – 5,500/month 19

6. Sales, Marketing & Customer Service

• Sales Executive (FMCG / Insurance): ~GHS 2,000 – 3,500 base + commission 20
• Business Development Manager: ~GHS 5,000 – 8,000/month 21
• Customer Service Agent: ~GHS 1,800 – 2,800/month 22
• Marketing Manager: ~GHS 6,000 – 10,000/month 23

7. Logistics & Supply Chain

• Supply Chain Officer: ~GHS 3,000 – 5,000/month 24
• Procurement Specialist: ~GHS 4,000 – 6,500/month 25
• Logistics / Transport Manager: ~GHS 5,000 – 8,000/month 26
• Warehouse Supervisor: ~GHS 2,500 – 4,000/month 27

8. Government & Public Administration

According to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), the **average monthly net salary** for public-sector workers in Ghana was ~**GHS 2,594** in 2022. 28 However, there is a wide range: the lowest-paid public worker earned as little as **GHS 418**, while the highest-paid took home nearly **GHS 33,855** per month. 29

9. Construction & Real Estate

• Masons / Carpenters / Skilled Builders: (Not always formal data — many in informal sector) but similar to skilled trades above
• Construction Project Manager / Supervisor: often in the range of site-supervisor or higher; see Skilled Trades category
• Real Estate Agent / Estate Manager: very variable, depends on commissions, but public-sector or formal roles may reflect public admin or management pay

10. Agriculture & Agro-processing

Salaries in agriculture vary a lot, especially because many workers are in the informal or seasonal sectors. According to a labour-survey breakdown, agricultural workers had some of the **lowest average hourly earnings** among occupations. 30

11. Law & Justice

• Junior Lawyer: ~GHS 4,000 – 5,000/month (based on multiple sources) 31
• Senior Lawyer: ~GHS 5,000 – 10,000/month 32
• Experienced / Partner-level Lawyer: ~GHS 10,000 – 16,000+ possible 33
• Police Officer (degree): ~GHS 3,500 – 5,000/month according to aggregated data 34

12. Oil, Gas & Energy

Specific public salary guides for detailed oil-&-gas job titles are less readily published in aggregate form in public salary guides. However, technical roles (engineers, offshore workers) often earn well above average, especially in international or multinational firms. In large energy companies in Ghana, senior technical or management staff can earn **very high** remuneration, though specific public 2025 salary bands are not always openly broken down in publicly accessible guides.

13. Media, Creative & Entertainment

These roles are very diverse and income depends heavily on contract nature, freelancing, and commission. There is no consistent public “salary band” for most creative / entertainment professions in Ghana, as many people are paid per project, performance, or freelance work.

14. Hospitality & Tourism

Much like the creative sector, the hospitality and tourism industry has very variable pay. Entry-level hotel staff, waiters, or housekeeping might earn lower formal wages or more informal payments, while managers or experienced chefs can command higher pay.

15. Business & Management

Business executives, project managers, consultants, and senior management staff can earn widely varying salaries, often depending on company size, profitability, and whether it’s a multinational or local organization. Some of the highest public-sector payers fall into this category when they hold senior civil-service positions.

16. Informal Sector & Other Roles

Many roles in the informal sector (market traders, artisans, tailors, barbers, mechanics) may not have fixed “salary” figures in formal guides. According to aggregated wage data, some of these informal workers may earn **well below formal-sector averages**, depending on business, foot traffic, and local demand. 35

Key Take-Aways

- The **average public-sector worker** in Ghana makes about **GHS 2,594/month** (net), but there is huge inequality in public pay. 36

- Highly skilled sectors like **IT, finance, and health** often pay significantly more than the public-sector average. 37

- **Informal and trade-based work** (mechanics, artisans, market traders) varies significantly and may not always fall into formal “salary ranges.”

Note: Salary ranges are approximate and based on publicly available salary guides, government reports, and survey data as of 2025. Actual pay may vary widely by employer, region (e.g. Accra vs rural), experience level, and whether the job is in the formal or informal sector.