🇬🇭 Market Updated March 3, 2026

Government and Defence Salaries in Ghana

Explore comprehensive salary data, career paths, and job opportunities in the government and defence sector across Ghana based on real-time market data.

Avg Category Salary / year
64,670 GHS
Highest Salary / year
102,460 GHS
Entry Level / year
34,280 GHS

Job Roles & Compensation

Job TitleSalary / year (GHS)Salary / year (USD)National Tier
International Cooperation Specialist 102,460 GHS $7,735.79 Middle 40%
Government Affairs Director 102,380 GHS $7,729.75 Middle 40%
Government Affairs Representative 93,120 GHS $7,030.61 Middle 40%
Government Relations Associate 87,040 GHS $6,571.57 Middle 40%
Government Affairs Advisor 84,740 GHS $6,397.92 Middle 40%
Government Officer 80,800 GHS $6,100.45 Middle 40%
Government Property Inspector 79,000 GHS $5,964.55 Middle 40%
Electoral Project Coordinator 70,600 GHS $5,330.34 Middle 40%
Public Affairs Specialist 67,900 GHS $5,126.49 Middle 40%
Military Personnel 65,920 GHS $4,977 Middle 40%
Defense Officer 63,320 GHS $4,780.7 Middle 40%
VAT Fraud Investigator 58,520 GHS $4,418.29 Middle 40%
Federal Government Worker 50,660 GHS $3,824.86 Middle 40%
Army Officer 48,940 GHS $3,695 Middle 40%
Soldier 46,840 GHS $3,536.45 Middle 40%
Armed Forces Officer 46,040 GHS $3,476.05 Middle 40%
Police Constable 45,580 GHS $3,441.32 Middle 40%
Public Information Officer 45,580 GHS $3,441.32 Middle 40%
Cartographer 42,320 GHS $3,195.18 Middle 40%
Customs Officer 42,040 GHS $3,174.04 Middle 40%
Rifleman 34,280 GHS $2,588.16 Middle 40%

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