Average Construction Assistant Salary in Ghana for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Construction Assistant salary for 2024 in Ghana and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Ghanaian cedi. To keep things simple, we are using the GHS currency code instead of the currency symbol โ‚ต.

How Much Does a Construction Assistant Make in Ghana?

A Construction Assistant working in Ghana will typically earn around 23,380 GHS per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 9,960 GHS to the highest average salary of 33,980 GHS.

Average Annual Salary
23,380 GHS
Average Monthly Salary
1,948 GHS

Lowest Annual Salary
9,960 GHS
Lowest Monthly Salary
830 GHS

Highest Annual Salary
33,980 GHS
Highest Monthly Salary
2,831 GHS

These are average salaries for a Construction Assistant in Ghana and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Construction Assistant to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Construction Assistant salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Construction Assistant Salaries in Ghana

So we've looked at the average salaries a Construction Assistant will earn in Ghana. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Construction Assistant can earn between 9,960 GHS and 33,980 GHS on average in Ghana. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Construction Assistant in Ghana is 24,840 GHS. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 24,840 GHS, and 50% of the population earn more than 24,840 GHS.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Construction Assistant salary in Ghana, 25% of the population are earning less than 17,020 GHS while 75% of the population earn more than 17,020 GHS.

75% of the population earn less than 30,700 GHS, and 25% of the population earn more than 30,700 GHS.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Construction Assistant Salary by Experience Level in Ghana

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average construction assistant salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Construction Assistant in Ghana that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 10,980 GHS.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Construction Assistant salary would increase to 16,140 GHS.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Construction Assistant, the average salary would be 22,660 GHS.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 29,840 GHS.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Construction Assistant with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 29,640 GHS.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Construction Assistant with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 31,520 GHS.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
10,980 GHS
2-5 Years +42%
16,140 GHS
5-10 Years +32%
22,660 GHS
10-15 Years +23%
29,840 GHS
15-20 Years +6%
29,640 GHS
20+ Years +10%
31,520 GHS

Construction Assistant Salary by Education Level in Ghana

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Construction Assistant in Ghana based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Construction Assistant in Ghana with a high school education can earn an average salary of 15,580 GHS.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Construction Assistant in Ghana with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 21,980 GHS.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Construction Assistant in Ghana with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 31,660 GHS.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
15,580 GHS
Certificate or Diploma +47%
21,980 GHS
Bachelor's Degree +34%
31,660 GHS

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Ghana is around 25,300 to 76,000 GHS and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Construction Assistant Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Ghana, a male construction assistant will earn an average of 24,840 GHS, while a female construction assistant will earn around 20,000 GHS.

This means that a male construction assistant earns approximately 24% more than a female construction assistant for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Ghana

Male
24,840 GHS
Female -24%
20,000 GHS

Construction Assistant Average Pay Raise in Ghana

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Construction Assistant in Ghana is around 8% every 20 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Ghana is around 8% every 19 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 8 ÷ 20 ) × 12  = 5%

What this means is that a Construction Assistant in Ghana can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 5% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Ghana for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Ghana.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
1%
Energy
2%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
4%
Travel
5%
Construction
6%
Education
7%

Construction Assistant Bonus and Incentive Rates in Ghana

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Construction Assistant is a low bonus based job, with 27% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

73% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
27%
No Bonus
73%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Ghana earn approximately 8% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
62,460 GHS
Private Sector -8%
57,620 GHS

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Construction Assistant

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Construction Assistant in Ghana.

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 19,940 GHS
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 17,760 GHS
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 26,860 GHS
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 16,880 GHS
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 25,680 GHS
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 80,540 GHS
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 22,420 GHS
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 17,760 GHS
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 79,240 GHS
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 19,020 GHS
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 21,020 GHS
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 56,460 GHS
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 29,840 GHS
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 15,920 GHS
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 23,660 GHS
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 45,580 GHS
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 29,600 GHS
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 34,480 GHS
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 49,200 GHS
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 103,440 GHS
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 19,020 GHS
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 97,640 GHS
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 89,120 GHS
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 71,400 GHS
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 57,620 GHS
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 51,900 GHS
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 99,460 GHS
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 102,460 GHS
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 54,700 GHS
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 74,940 GHS
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 34,480 GHS
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 35,300 GHS
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 52,820 GHS
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 21,020 GHS
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 20,760 GHS
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 22,540 GHS
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 18,900 GHS
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 17,560 GHS
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 20,520 GHS
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 19,860 GHS
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 15,700 GHS
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 18,780 GHS
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 21,020 GHS
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 19,380 GHS
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 60,840 GHS
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 23,480 GHS
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 40,240 GHS
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 28,660 GHS
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 23,080 GHS
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 53,380 GHS
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 19,220 GHS
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 34,240 GHS
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 20,000 GHS
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 29,600 GHS
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 15,760 GHS
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 15,700 GHS
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 19,640 GHS
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 16,140 GHS
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 16,340 GHS
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 22,340 GHS
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 28,820 GHS
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 63,700 GHS
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 16,400 GHS
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 20,300 GHS
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 14,840 GHS
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 24,820 GHS
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 18,280 GHS
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 18,260 GHS
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 26,100 GHS
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 26,860 GHS
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 16,880 GHS
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 20,120 GHS
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 17,100 GHS
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 14,820 GHS
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 17,260 GHS
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 20,500 GHS
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 48,820 GHS
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 67,300 GHS
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 37,200 GHS
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 34,120 GHS
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 18,260 GHS
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 19,200 GHS
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 18,260 GHS
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 19,220 GHS
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 45,000 GHS
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 85,020 GHS
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 26,780 GHS
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 21,400 GHS
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 22,420 GHS
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 80,800 GHS
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 79,240 GHS
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 18,780 GHS
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 18,780 GHS
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 63,380 GHS
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 17,100 GHS
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 21,380 GHS

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Ghana, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Accra 23,480 GHS
Kumasi 23,140 GHS

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