Teacher salary in Ghana
How much does a teacher earn in Ghana?
A teacher in Ghana typically earns about GH₵ 1,250 a month, based on 27 recent job adverts that state pay. Most adverts offer between GH₵ 900 and GH₵ 1,750 a month (the full range seen is GH₵ 600 to GH₵ 3,000). After SSNIT (5.5%) and PAYE income tax, GH₵ 1,250 leaves about GH₵ 1,095 take-home pay a month.
- Typical (monthly)
- GH₵ 1,250
- Lower (monthly)
- GH₵ 900
- Higher (monthly)
- GH₵ 1,750
Teacher pay by city
- Accra: about GH₵ 1,250 a month (20 adverts)
- Kumasi: about GH₵ 1,750 a month (6 adverts)
Ghana's national minimum wage for 2026 is GH₵ 21.77 a day (about GH₵ 588 a month).
Source: salaries stated in job adverts AdwumaAI collects in Ghana (Jiji). Updated daily. Actual pay depends on employer, experience and qualifications.
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