The Government of Ghana has approved a 9% salary increase for all public sector workers under the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) for the 2026 fiscal year.
The National Tripartite Committee has also agreed to a 9% adjustment to the national daily minimum wage, raising it from ₵19.97 to ₵21.77. The new rate takes effect from January 1 to December 31, 2026.
The agreement was signed on November 9, 2025, between the Government, represented by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF), and Organised Labour, following successful negotiations aimed at ensuring stability and fairness in the public sector.
Minister for Finance Dr. Ato Forson commended Organised Labour for their cooperation and patriotism, saying the increment aligns with government’s efforts to sustain 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 added that government had pledged to stabilise the economy during the 2025 base pay negotiations and had delivered on that commitment.
“We will continue in that stead to ensure sustained stability,” he assured.
He further stated that the Ministry of Finance, together with the FWSC, will continue improving conditions of service for public sector workers and ensure that all approved provisions are fully implemented.
Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, praised both parties for the constructive dialogue that led to the agreement, noting that government remains committed to promoting labour satisfaction and economic stability.
Chief Executive of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, Dr George Smith-Graham, also expressed appreciation to Organised Labour for supporting the country’s economic recovery efforts.
“Organised Labour has made significant sacrifices to help keep the economy stable, and we are all seeing the benefits of these efforts,” he said.
Trades Union Congress (TUC) Secretary-General Joshua Ansah acknowledged labour’s sacrifices in accepting the 9% increase but urged the government to avoid introducing new taxes or tariff hikes that could erode the gains made.
He also called on government to honour all commitments made during the negotiations to safeguard workers’ welfare.
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