The government has approved a 9 per cent salary increase for all public sector workers under the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) for the 2026 fiscal year.
Alongside the salary adjustment, the National Tripartite Committee has also endorsed a 9 per cent increase in the national daily minimum wage, raising it from GH₵19.97 to GH₵21.77. The new rate takes effect from January 1 to December 31, 2026.
The agreement, signed on November 9, 2025, brings together representatives from the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), the Ministry of Finance (MoF), and Organised Labour.
It marks the conclusion of successful negotiations aimed at ensuring fairness and economic stability within the public sector.
Finance Minister Dr Ato Forson praised Organised Labour for their collaboration, emphasising that the adjustment supports Ghana’s ongoing 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 government’s resolve to maintain macroeconomic stability and enhance workers’ welfare, noting that both the MoF and FWSC would oversee full implementation.
Employment and Labour Relations Minister Dr Rashid Pelpuo commended all parties for their constructive engagement, describing the agreement as evidence of the government’s commitment to labour peace and resilience.
FWSC Chief Executive, Dr George Smith-Graham, also lauded Organised Labour’s cooperation, saying their support had played a key role in sustaining economic progress.
TUC Secretary-General, Joshua Ansah, while acknowledging workers’ sacrifices, cautioned the government against introducing new taxes or tariff increases that could erode the gains of the increment.
He urged the government to fully honour all commitments made during the talks to protect workers’ welfare.
