Public sector workers in Ghana are set to receive a pay boost next year as the government approves a 9 per cent salary increase under the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) for the 2026 fiscal year.
In addition, the National Tripartite Committee has agreed to raise the national daily minimum wage by 9 per cent — from GH₵19.97 to GH₵21.77 — effective January 1 to December 31, 2026.
The agreement, signed on November 9, 2025, brings together the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), the Ministry of Finance (MoF), and Organised Labour. The negotiations were aimed at promoting fairness and stability across the public sector.
Finance Minister Dr Ato Forson commended Organised Labour for their cooperation and patriotic spirit, saying the increment reflects the government’s efforts to strengthen Ghana’s economic recovery.
“The country has gone through difficult times with high inflation and interest rates, but today both indicators have declined. The government is working to further reduce inflation from the current 8 per cent to ease the burden on Ghanaians,” he said.
Dr Forson reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to maintaining economic stability and enhancing conditions of service for all workers. He emphasized that the Ministry of Finance and the FWSC will ensure full implementation of the new provisions.
Employment and Labour Relations Minister Dr Rashid Pelpuo hailed the outcome as a testament to constructive dialogue and the government’s dedication to labour harmony and economic resilience.
FWSC Chief Executive Dr George Smith-Graham also expressed gratitude to Organised Labour, noting that their cooperation has been instrumental in supporting Ghana’s ongoing recovery efforts.
Meanwhile, TUC Secretary-General Joshua Ansah acknowledged the sacrifices made by workers in accepting the 9 per cent increment. He, however, urged the government to refrain from introducing new taxes or tariff hikes that could erode the benefits of the pay rise.
He further appealed to the government to honour all promises made during the negotiation process to safeguard workers’ welfare.
