Average Director of Photography Salary in Ghana for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Director of Photography 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 Director of Photography Make in Ghana?

A Director of Photography working in Ghana will typically earn around 56,060 GHS per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 24,200 GHS to the highest average salary of 88,580 GHS.

Average Annual Salary
56,060 GHS
Average Monthly Salary
4,671 GHS

Lowest Annual Salary
24,200 GHS
Lowest Monthly Salary
2,016 GHS

Highest Annual Salary
88,580 GHS
Highest Monthly Salary
7,381 GHS

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

Director of Photography 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 Director of Photography Salaries in Ghana

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Director of Photography can earn between 24,200 GHS and 88,580 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 Director of Photography in Ghana is 57,620 GHS. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 57,620 GHS, and 50% of the population earn more than 57,620 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 Director of Photography salary in Ghana, 25% of the population are earning less than 36,020 GHS while 75% of the population earn more than 36,020 GHS.

75% of the population earn less than 78,420 GHS, and 25% of the population earn more than 78,420 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.

Director of Photography 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 director of photography 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 Director of Photography in Ghana that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 28,680 GHS.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Director of Photography salary would increase to 42,460 GHS.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Director of Photography, the average salary would be 58,860 GHS.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 72,780 GHS.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Director of Photography with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 74,940 GHS.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Director of Photography with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 82,160 GHS.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
28,680 GHS
2-5 Years +38%
42,460 GHS
5-10 Years +42%
58,860 GHS
10-15 Years +22%
72,780 GHS
15-20 Years +6%
74,940 GHS
20+ Years +9%
82,160 GHS

Director of Photography 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 Director of Photography 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 Director of Photography in Ghana with a high school education can earn an average salary of 38,140 GHS.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Director of Photography in Ghana with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 43,260 GHS.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Director of Photography in Ghana with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 61,620 GHS.

  • Master's Degree. A Director of Photography in Ghana with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 82,160 GHS.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
38,140 GHS
Certificate or Diploma +17%
43,260 GHS
Bachelor's Degree +46%
61,620 GHS
Master's Degree +31%
82,160 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.

Director of Photography 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 director of photography will earn an average of 59,240 GHS, while a female director of photography will earn around 53,860 GHS.

This means that a male director of photography earns approximately 10% more than a female director of photography for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Ghana

Male
59,240 GHS
Female -10%
53,860 GHS

Director of Photography 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 Director of Photography 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 Director of Photography 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%

Director of Photography 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 Director of Photography is a moderate bonus based job, with 54% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

46% 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
54%
No Bonus
46%

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 Director of Photography

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Director of Photography in Ghana.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 50,080 GHS
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 45,600 GHS
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 46,400 GHS
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 50,180 GHS
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 34,480 GHS
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 67,120 GHS
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 59,380 GHS
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 65,080 GHS
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,960 GHS
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 57,080 GHS
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 74,060 GHS
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 46,400 GHS
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 36,020 GHS
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 54,560 GHS
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 32,420 GHS
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 64,640 GHS
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 70,940 GHS
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 35,300 GHS
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 32,200 GHS
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 52,180 GHS
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 58,860 GHS
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 61,180 GHS
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 46,160 GHS
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 28,180 GHS
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 80,580 GHS
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 55,820 GHS
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 55,840 GHS
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 48,560 GHS
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 34,280 GHS
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 26,860 GHS
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 53,380 GHS
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 36,020 GHS
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 40,640 GHS
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 31,520 GHS
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 31,980 GHS
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 64,720 GHS
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 39,160 GHS
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 89,340 GHS
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 27,560 GHS
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 74,380 GHS
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 50,340 GHS
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,180 GHS
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 89,120 GHS
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 84,580 GHS
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 105,620 GHS
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 95,980 GHS
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 98,440 GHS
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 109,000 GHS
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 54,180 GHS
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 36,580 GHS
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 35,260 GHS
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 49,560 GHS
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 42,320 GHS
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 48,640 GHS
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 61,680 GHS
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 35,560 GHS
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 88,580 GHS
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 33,520 GHS
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 50,580 GHS
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 50,020 GHS
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 34,080 GHS
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 71,280 GHS
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 31,040 GHS
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 55,840 GHS
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 44,780 GHS
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 46,880 GHS
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 25,720 GHS
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 26,500 GHS
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 33,960 GHS
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 109,520 GHS
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 53,660 GHS
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 42,040 GHS
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 50,980 GHS
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 47,720 GHS
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 50,180 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 57,320 GHS
Kumasi 64,720 GHS

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