The National Tripartite Committee (NTC) in Ghana has announced a major adjustment, confirming a 9 percent increase in the 2026 National Daily Minimum Wage (NDMW). This significant move raises the rate to GH₵21.77, a crucial development for workers across the country.
The decision to approve this increase in Ghana’s Minimum Wage was finalized in a meeting held in Accra on Sunday, November 9, 2025, fully complying with Section 113(1)(a) of Ghana’s Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651).
The Committee explained that its review process carefully considered the current economic situation, the rising cost of living for families, the need for businesses to remain sustainable, and the goal of promoting higher employment levels.
This new rate takes effect on January 1, 2026. All businesses, institutions, and organizations currently paying their workers a daily minimum wage below this new amount must quickly adjust their pay structure to comply. The NTC issued a stern warning, stating that any employer failing to comply with the new Ghana’s Minimum Wage rate will face legal sanctions.
Furthermore, the Committee took an extra step to ensure workers fully benefit from the increase, recommending that the 2026 National Daily Minimum Wage should be tax-exempt, ensuring that the entire 9% increase goes directly into the workers’ pockets.
In related news, the government has also approved a 9 percent salary increase for all public sector workers who are paid under the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) for the entire 2026 fiscal year. This combined pay rise for both the minimum wage and public sector salaries is intended to provide real financial relief to workers and promote fairness.
The agreement was signed by the government (represented by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission and the Ministry of Finance) and Organised Labour, following successful negotiations aimed at achieving stability in the public sector.
Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson thanked Organised Labour for their patriotism, noting that the increment supports Ghana’s ongoing economic recovery efforts. He stated that although the country has faced difficult times with high inflation, both inflation and interest rates are now declining.
He emphasized that the government is committed to further reducing inflation from the current 8 percent to ease the financial burden on Ghanaians. The TUC Secretary-General, Joshua Ansah, acknowledged the sacrifices workers made in accepting the 9 percent offer but urged the government to strictly avoid introducing any new taxes or tariff hikes that might immediately negate the benefits of the new Ghana’s Minimum Wage.
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