Nurses Salary in Ghana
Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare sector. The nursing profession is one of the most sought after professions in Ghana as it offers interesting career opportunities for people with a passion for helping others. Nurses are not only trained to provide medical care, but also to offer advice on how patients can take care of themselves at home. Nurses also help doctors diagnose and treat patients by collecting information about their lifestyle habits and family history.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the average annual salary for nurses in the US was $71,350 in May 2015. However, salaries vary across states and cities. For example, New York City had an average salary of $79,190 while Kansas had an average salary of $56,360 in 2015 (Bureau of Labor Statistics).
In Ghana, nurses are paid according to their level of education and experience. Registered nurses (RNs) typically earn 50% more than general nurses and have more responsibilities than general nurses do (Ghana Health Service).
Nurses Salary In Ghana
Ghanaian Nurses in the lower grade earn between GHC2,000 – GHC3,000 per month. Senior Ghanaian Nurses earn between GHC3,000 – GHC5,000 per Month. Professors earn the most, and their salary is expected to be far above GHC96,000 per annum.
It is worthy of note that nurses are paid depending on institutions. For instance, the salary of staff nurses and psychiatric nurses is more than that of a general nurse, however, their pay is not that good either.
Certificate nurses – They earn GHS 750 monthly.
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Diploma nurses – GHS 900 and above monthly.
Degree holders – GHS 1600/2000 per month.
Nurses Salary in Ghana
What is the salary of diploma nurses in Ghana?
Current Nurses Salary Scale in Ghana
The current salary scale is stated below: Certificate nurses – They earn GHS 700 monthly.
Diploma nurses – GHS 900/1400 and above monthly. Degree holders – GHS 1600/2000 per month.
What kind of nurses get paid most?
The certified registered nurse anesthetist consistently ranks as the highest-paid nursing career.
That is because Nurse Anesthetists are advanced and highly skilled registered nurses who work closely with medical staff during medical procedures that require anesthesia.
A person working in Nursing in Ghana typically earns around 4,900 GHS per month. Salaries range from 3,140 GHS (lowest average) to 9,430 GHS (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different Nursing careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Salaries for specific jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Acute Care Nurse | 4,270 GHS |
| Assistant Director of Nursing | 6,610 GHS |
| Case Manager | 5,590 GHS |
| Company Nurse | 3,040 GHS |
| Critical Care Nurse | 4,420 GHS |
Nursing Jobs Salary Distribution in Ghana
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
- Salary RangeNursing salaries in Ghana range from 3,140 GHS per month (minimum average salary) to 9,430 GHS per month (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher).
- Median SalaryThe median salary is 4,700 GHS per month, which means that half (50%) of people working in Nursing are earning less than 4,700 GHS while the other half are earning more than 4,700 GHS. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
- PercentilesClosely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of people working in Nursing are earning less than 3,530 GHS while 75% of them are earning more than 3,530 GHS. Also from the diagram, 75% of people working in Nursing are earning less than 6,780 GHS while 25% are earning more than 6,780 GHS.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios.
