Average Data Science Specialist Salary in Ghana for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Data Science Specialist 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 Data Science Specialist Make in Ghana?

A Data Science Specialist working in Ghana will typically earn around 76,540 GHS per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 35,340 GHS to the highest average salary of 120,880 GHS.

Average Annual Salary
76,540 GHS
Average Monthly Salary
6,378 GHS

Lowest Annual Salary
35,340 GHS
Lowest Monthly Salary
2,945 GHS

Highest Annual Salary
120,880 GHS
Highest Monthly Salary
10,073 GHS

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

Data Science Specialist 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 Data Science Specialist Salaries in Ghana

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Data Science Specialist can earn between 35,340 GHS and 120,880 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 Data Science Specialist in Ghana is 80,800 GHS. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 80,800 GHS, and 50% of the population earn more than 80,800 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 Data Science Specialist salary in Ghana, 25% of the population are earning less than 53,600 GHS while 75% of the population earn more than 53,600 GHS.

75% of the population earn less than 106,500 GHS, and 25% of the population earn more than 106,500 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.

Data Science Specialist 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 data science specialist 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 Data Science Specialist in Ghana that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 42,460 GHS.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Data Science Specialist salary would increase to 56,460 GHS.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Data Science Specialist, the average salary would be 80,060 GHS.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 97,300 GHS.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Data Science Specialist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 102,620 GHS.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Data Science Specialist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 112,760 GHS.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
42,460 GHS
2-5 Years +38%
56,460 GHS
5-10 Years +42%
80,060 GHS
10-15 Years +22%
97,300 GHS
15-20 Years +6%
102,620 GHS
20+ Years +9%
112,760 GHS

Data Science Specialist 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 Data Science Specialist in Ghana based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Data Science Specialist in Ghana with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 53,860 GHS.

  • Master's Degree. A Data Science Specialist in Ghana with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 83,020 GHS.

  • PhD. A Data Science Specialist in Ghana with a phd education can earn an average salary of 108,320 GHS.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
53,860 GHS
Master's Degree +55%
83,020 GHS
PhD +33%
108,320 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.

Data Science Specialist 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 data science specialist will earn an average of 78,120 GHS, while a female data science specialist will earn around 72,700 GHS.

This means that a male data science specialist earns approximately 7% more than a female data science specialist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Ghana

Male
78,120 GHS
Female -7%
72,700 GHS

Data Science Specialist 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 Data Science Specialist in Ghana is around 11% every 19 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 = ( 11 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Data Science Specialist in Ghana can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% 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%

Data Science Specialist 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 Data Science Specialist is a moderate bonus based job, with 55% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

45% 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 2% to 7%.

Received Bonus
55%
No Bonus
45%

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 Data Science Specialist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Data Science Specialist in Ghana.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Lab Technologist Science and Technical Services 55,840 GHS
Algorithm Developer Science and Technical Services 72,380 GHS
Analytical Chemist Science and Technical Services 111,240 GHS
Anthropologist Science and Technical Services 84,740 GHS
Archeologist Science and Technical Services 71,700 GHS
Assistant Breeder Science and Technical Services 38,180 GHS
Astronomer Science and Technical Services 136,200 GHS
Atmospheric and Space Scientist Science and Technical Services 106,440 GHS
Behavior Analyst Science and Technical Services 69,240 GHS
Behavior Intervention Specialist Science and Technical Services 78,420 GHS
Behavior Specialist Science and Technical Services 79,120 GHS
Biochemist Science and Technical Services 116,740 GHS
Biofuels Processing Technician Science and Technical Services 48,140 GHS
Biofuels Production Manager Science and Technical Services 80,520 GHS
Biologist Science and Technical Services 117,520 GHS
Biomedical Laboratory Officer Science and Technical Services 50,080 GHS
Biomedical Scientist Science and Technical Services 128,900 GHS
Biophysicist Science and Technical Services 125,100 GHS
Chemical Engineer Science and Technical Services 58,000 GHS
Chemical Technologist Science and Technical Services 54,180 GHS
Chemist Science and Technical Services 119,900 GHS
Chief Technologist Science and Technical Services 98,960 GHS
Climate Change Analyst Science and Technical Services 77,640 GHS
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Science and Technical Services 125,700 GHS
Computer Scientist Science and Technical Services 89,340 GHS
Conservation Scientist Science and Technical Services 104,500 GHS
Data Scientist Science and Technical Services 96,160 GHS
DNA Analyst Science and Technical Services 119,700 GHS
Ecologist Science and Technical Services 89,340 GHS
Economic Development Specialist Science and Technical Services 90,900 GHS
Flavourist Science and Technical Services 38,780 GHS
Food Scientist Science and Technical Services 80,340 GHS
Forensic Scientist Science and Technical Services 93,600 GHS
Formulation Technologist Science and Technical Services 45,600 GHS
Fraud Investigator Science and Technical Services 58,520 GHS
Genomics Scientist Science and Technical Services 125,700 GHS
Geographer Science and Technical Services 63,480 GHS
Geographic Information Systems Technician Science and Technical Services 41,700 GHS
Geological Data Technician Science and Technical Services 44,180 GHS
Geological Technician Science and Technical Services 50,560 GHS
Geologist Science and Technical Services 104,440 GHS
Geomatics Scientist Science and Technical Services 98,540 GHS
Geophysical Data Technician Science and Technical Services 39,080 GHS
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist Science and Technical Services 96,600 GHS
Global Technical Lead Science and Technical Services 119,900 GHS
Hydrologist Science and Technical Services 78,400 GHS
Industrial Ecologist Science and Technical Services 86,640 GHS
Intelligence Analyst Science and Technical Services 73,020 GHS
Knowledge Management Specialist Science and Technical Services 61,680 GHS
Lab Analyst Science and Technical Services 50,660 GHS
Lab Manager Science and Technical Services 88,300 GHS
Lab Technician Science and Technical Services 36,020 GHS
Laboratory Manager Science and Technical Services 80,640 GHS
Laboratory Researcher Science and Technical Services 57,800 GHS
Laboratory Technician Science and Technical Services 37,620 GHS
Life Sciences Analyst Science and Technical Services 83,200 GHS
Life Scientist Science and Technical Services 93,600 GHS
Marine Architect Science and Technical Services 77,060 GHS
Marine Biologist Science and Technical Services 86,520 GHS
Marine Superintendent Science and Technical Services 49,300 GHS
Materials Analyst Science and Technical Services 50,240 GHS
Materials Scientist Science and Technical Services 88,600 GHS
Mathematician Science and Technical Services 92,880 GHS
Medical Scientist Science and Technical Services 134,600 GHS
Metallurgist Science and Technical Services 88,300 GHS
Meteorologist Science and Technical Services 86,640 GHS
Microbiologist Science and Technical Services 125,700 GHS
Natural Language Processing Researcher Science and Technical Services 78,160 GHS
Natural Resource Specialist Science and Technical Services 68,580 GHS
Natural Resources Analyst Science and Technical Services 72,380 GHS
Natural Sciences Manager Science and Technical Services 123,400 GHS
Nuclear Engineer Science and Technical Services 125,700 GHS
Physical Scientist Science and Technical Services 101,920 GHS
Physicist Science and Technical Services 127,700 GHS
Political Scientist Science and Technical Services 91,520 GHS
Polygraph Examiner Science and Technical Services 33,980 GHS
Polysomnographic Technologist Science and Technical Services 57,620 GHS
Product Development Scientist Science and Technical Services 97,640 GHS
Quantitative Research Analyst Science and Technical Services 83,140 GHS
Quantitative Researcher Science and Technical Services 82,200 GHS
Radiation Protection Specialist Science and Technical Services 63,400 GHS
Refrigeration Technician Science and Technical Services 26,660 GHS
Research Scientist Science and Technical Services 85,700 GHS
Risk Safety Engineer Science and Technical Services 53,860 GHS
Scientific Photographer Science and Technical Services 51,900 GHS
Scientific Programmer Science and Technical Services 73,800 GHS
Scientist Science and Technical Services 83,640 GHS
Service Engineer Science and Technical Services 54,460 GHS
Service Technician Science and Technical Services 34,360 GHS
Social Science Research Assistant Science and Technical Services 53,840 GHS
Social Scientist Science and Technical Services 96,680 GHS
Sociologist Science and Technical Services 92,400 GHS
Soil Scientist Science and Technical Services 77,060 GHS
Statistical Analyst Science and Technical Services 54,560 GHS
Statistical Assistant Science and Technical Services 41,700 GHS
Statistician Science and Technical Services 86,800 GHS
Survey Analyst Science and Technical Services 53,380 GHS
Survey Researcher Science and Technical Services 48,920 GHS
Surveying and Mapping Technician Science and Technical Services 31,520 GHS
Team Leader Science and Technical Services 77,640 GHS
Technical Manager Science and Technical Services 86,520 GHS
Technical Officer Science and Technical Services 34,380 GHS
Technical Service Director Science and Technical Services 112,180 GHS
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist Science and Technical Services 52,380 GHS
Technical Services Research and Development Manager Science and Technical Services 128,500 GHS
Technical Services Research Associate Science and Technical Services 58,240 GHS
Technical Services Research Coordinator Science and Technical Services 63,040 GHS
Technician Science and Technical Services 34,280 GHS
Water Ecologist Science and Technical Services 104,900 GHS
Wildlife Biologist Science and Technical Services 89,120 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 80,580 GHS
Kumasi 80,760 GHS

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