Average Human Resources Generalist Salary in Ghana for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Human Resources Generalist 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 Human Resources Generalist Make in Ghana?

A Human Resources Generalist working in Ghana will typically earn around 49,820 GHS per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 21,980 GHS to the highest average salary of 80,180 GHS.

Average Annual Salary
49,820 GHS
Average Monthly Salary
4,151 GHS

Lowest Annual Salary
21,980 GHS
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,831 GHS

Highest Annual Salary
80,180 GHS
Highest Monthly Salary
6,681 GHS

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

Human Resources Generalist 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 Human Resources Generalist Salaries in Ghana

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Human Resources Generalist can earn between 21,980 GHS and 80,180 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 Human Resources Generalist in Ghana is 53,380 GHS. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 53,380 GHS, and 50% of the population earn more than 53,380 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 Human Resources Generalist salary in Ghana, 25% of the population are earning less than 35,300 GHS while 75% of the population earn more than 35,300 GHS.

75% of the population earn less than 72,360 GHS, and 25% of the population earn more than 72,360 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.

Human Resources Generalist 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 human resources generalist 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 Human Resources Generalist in Ghana that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 24,200 GHS.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Human Resources Generalist salary would increase to 35,340 GHS.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Human Resources Generalist, the average salary would be 50,980 GHS.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 61,840 GHS.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Human Resources Generalist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 67,360 GHS.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Human Resources Generalist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 71,400 GHS.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
24,200 GHS
2-5 Years +34%
35,340 GHS
5-10 Years +48%
50,980 GHS
10-15 Years +22%
61,840 GHS
15-20 Years +9%
67,360 GHS
20+ Years +8%
71,400 GHS

Human Resources Generalist 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 Human Resources Generalist in Ghana based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Human Resources Generalist in Ghana with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 30,700 GHS.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Human Resources Generalist in Ghana with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 59,240 GHS.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
30,700 GHS
Bachelor's Degree +93%
59,240 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.

Human Resources Generalist 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 human resources generalist will earn an average of 50,540 GHS, while a female human resources generalist will earn around 47,120 GHS.

This means that a male human resources generalist earns approximately 7% more than a female human resources generalist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Ghana

Male
50,540 GHS
Female -7%
47,120 GHS

Human Resources Generalist 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 Human Resources Generalist 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 Human Resources Generalist 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%

Human Resources Generalist 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 Human Resources Generalist 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 Human Resources Generalist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Human Resources Generalist in Ghana.

Job Title Category Salary
Benefits Administrator Human Resources 35,000 GHS
Benefits Analyst Human Resources 48,820 GHS
Benefits Manager Human Resources 79,280 GHS
Benefits Specialist Human Resources 48,140 GHS
Chief Human Resources Officer Human Resources 91,960 GHS
Chief People Officer Human Resources 98,440 GHS
Compensation Analyst Human Resources 46,840 GHS
Compensation and Benefits Manager Human Resources 72,700 GHS
Compensation and Benefits Officer Human Resources 32,620 GHS
Compensation and Benefits Specialist Human Resources 48,140 GHS
Compensation Manager Human Resources 75,220 GHS
Corporate Director of Human Resources Human Resources 98,140 GHS
Corporate Recruiter Human Resources 64,040 GHS
Corporate Trainer Human Resources 48,920 GHS
Director of Talent Acquisition Human Resources 93,880 GHS
Employee Benefits Administrator Human Resources 55,020 GHS
Employee Benefits Consultant Human Resources 67,320 GHS
Employee Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 30,800 GHS
Employee Communications Manager Human Resources 69,580 GHS
Employee Development Specialist Human Resources 63,400 GHS
Employee Engagement Specialist Human Resources 65,940 GHS
Employee Health and Wellness Administrator Human Resources 57,860 GHS
Employee Performance Specialist Human Resources 45,720 GHS
Employee Relations Analyst Human Resources 61,840 GHS
Employee Relations Manager Human Resources 64,200 GHS
Employee Relations Practitioner Human Resources 69,060 GHS
Employee Relations Representative Human Resources 47,760 GHS
Employee Relations Specialist Human Resources 60,160 GHS
Employee Services Manager Human Resources 66,000 GHS
Employee Services Specialist Human Resources 59,660 GHS
Employee Wellness Officer Human Resources 49,820 GHS
Employment Advice Worker Human Resources 27,480 GHS
Employment Interviewer Human Resources 47,540 GHS
Employment Relations Officer Human Resources 31,080 GHS
Employment Service Specialist Human Resources 36,580 GHS
Employment Services Coordinator Human Resources 41,900 GHS
Enrollment Counselor Human Resources 60,600 GHS
Equal Opportunity Representative Human Resources 45,600 GHS
Executive Human Capital Management Human Resources 92,900 GHS
Executive Recruiter Human Resources 66,440 GHS
Expatriate Administration Manager Human Resources 66,480 GHS
Expatriate Administration Supervisor Human Resources 43,340 GHS
Global Mobility Manager Human Resources 80,800 GHS
Head of Human Resources Human Resources 87,520 GHS
Headhunter Human Resources 66,680 GHS
Health Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 38,140 GHS
HRIS Analyst Human Resources 34,240 GHS
HRIS Manager Human Resources 56,060 GHS
HRIS Officer Human Resources 30,800 GHS
HRIS Supervisor Human Resources 29,160 GHS
Human Resources Administration Specialist Human Resources 34,120 GHS
Human Resources Administrative Assistant Human Resources 24,720 GHS
Human Resources Administrative Coordinator Human Resources 38,060 GHS
Human Resources Administrator Human Resources 42,460 GHS
Human Resources Advisor Human Resources 60,880 GHS
Human Resources Analyst Human Resources 55,940 GHS
Human Resources Assessor Human Resources 34,380 GHS
Human Resources Assistant Human Resources 23,260 GHS
Human Resources Assistant Manager Human Resources 66,100 GHS
Human Resources Associate Human Resources 24,860 GHS
Human Resources Consultant Human Resources 70,840 GHS
Human Resources Coordinator Human Resources 25,660 GHS
Human Resources Data Analytics Manager Human Resources 53,380 GHS
Human Resources Deputy Manager Human Resources 71,660 GHS
Human Resources Development Manager Human Resources 80,580 GHS
Human Resources Director Human Resources 99,340 GHS
Human Resources Executive Human Resources 66,020 GHS
Human Resources Manager Human Resources 91,380 GHS
Human Resources Officer Human Resources 32,420 GHS
Human Resources Recruiter Human Resources 66,440 GHS
Human Resources Representative Human Resources 35,340 GHS
Human Resources Section Head Human Resources 59,240 GHS
Human Resources Services Manager Human Resources 78,420 GHS
Human Resources Specialist Human Resources 47,540 GHS
Human Resources Superintendent Human Resources 34,240 GHS
Human Resources Training Executive Human Resources 61,780 GHS
Human Resources Vice President Human Resources 91,380 GHS
Industrial Organizational Psychologist Human Resources 77,640 GHS
Job Evaluation Specialist Human Resources 58,860 GHS
Labor Relations Director Human Resources 75,280 GHS
Labor Relations Manager Human Resources 72,260 GHS
Labor Relations Specialist Human Resources 33,980 GHS
Learning and Development Manager Human Resources 78,620 GHS
Occupational Health and Safety Officer Human Resources 35,560 GHS
Organizational Development Consultant Human Resources 69,060 GHS
Organizational Development Manager Human Resources 73,820 GHS
Organizational Development Specialist Human Resources 42,040 GHS
Payroll Assistant Human Resources 31,660 GHS
Payroll Supervisor Human Resources 37,800 GHS
People Development Officer Human Resources 46,880 GHS
Personnel Officer Human Resources 25,680 GHS
Personnel Recruiter Human Resources 61,840 GHS
Records Clerk Human Resources 23,140 GHS
Records Manager Human Resources 39,080 GHS
Recruiter Human Resources 69,240 GHS
Recruiting Coordinator Human Resources 31,520 GHS
Recruiting Manager Human Resources 86,460 GHS
Recruitment Consultant Human Resources 61,680 GHS
Recruitment Officer Human Resources 34,540 GHS
Recruitment Supervisor Human Resources 50,620 GHS
Research Associate Human Resources 27,480 GHS
SAP Resource Manager Human Resources 64,200 GHS
Talent Acquisition Manager Human Resources 81,180 GHS
Talent Acquisition Specialist Human Resources 49,820 GHS
Talent Management Officer Human Resources 40,240 GHS
Technical Recruiter Human Resources 36,720 GHS
Training Administrator Human Resources 36,580 GHS
Training and Development Manager Human Resources 78,120 GHS
Training and Development Section Head Human Resources 64,040 GHS
Training Executive Human Resources 73,040 GHS
Training Manager Human Resources 77,400 GHS
Training Officer Human Resources 34,080 GHS
Training Specialist Human Resources 49,820 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 49,200 GHS
Kumasi 53,660 GHS

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