Government Approves 9% Salary Increase for Public-Sector Workers in 2026
National Tripartite Committee - Photo credit GTV Online
ACCRA, GHANA —The Government of Ghana has approved a 9 percent salary increase for all public-sector workers under the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) for the 2026 fiscal year. The announcement followed successful negotiations between the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), the Ministry of Finance (MoF), and Organized Labour, under the auspices of the National Tripartite Committee.
The committee also agreed to a 9 percent adjustment to the national daily minimum wage, moving it from GH₵ 19.97 to GH₵ 21.77, effective January 1 to December 31, 2026. Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson lauded the agreement as a major step in sustaining Ghana’s post-recovery economic stability. “The country has gone through difficult times with high inflation and interest rates, but both indicators have declined. Government is working to further reduce inflation from the current 8 percent to ease the burden on Ghanaians,” he said.
Dr. Forson reiterated the government’s pledge to maintain fiscal discipline and deliver better conditions of service for workers. “We promised stability during the 2025 base-pay negotiations, and we’ve delivered. We’ll continue to strengthen that progress.”
Employment and Labour Relations Minister Dr. Rashid Pelpuo praised the constructive engagement that led to the consensus, describing it as proof of Ghana’s commitment to balancing economic growth with labour welfare.
FWSC Chief Executive Dr. George Smith-Graham thanked Organized Labour for its role in helping stabilize the economy.
“Labour has made sacrifices to keep the economy on track, and we’re now seeing the benefits,” he noted.
Trades Union Congress (TUC) Secretary-General Joshua Ansah welcomed the increase but urged the government to avoid new taxes or tariff hikes that could undermine its real value. “Workers have accepted this increment in good faith. We now expect government to honour every commitment made during negotiations,” he said.
The 9 percent adjustment aligns with Ghana’s broader fiscal reform agenda to consolidate recovery, curb inflation, and improve disposable income across the public sector.
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