Ghana’s minimum wage will increase to GH¢21.77 per day starting on January 1, 2026, according to the National Tripartite Committee.
The Committee claims that the decision was made after carefully weighing the cost of living in the nation and the state of the economy.
The agreement was signed on behalf of the government by Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, Minister of Labour, Jobs, and Employment, and Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister of Finance.
The Ghana Employers Association was represented by Nana Dr. Emmanuel Adu Sarkodie, and organised labour was represented by Mr. Joshua Ansah, Secretary-General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC).
In a joint statement, the Committee stated that “all stakeholders took into account the need to maintain a fair balance between workers’ welfare and business sustainability.”
The announcement also advised all businesses, organisations, and institutions that pay less than the new minimum wage to change their rates as of January 1, 2026.
“Any establishment, institution, or organisation that flouts the 2026 National Daily Minimum Wage shall be sanctioned in accordance with the law,” the warning stated.
To further lessen the financial strain on workers, the Tripartite Committee also suggested that the 2026 daily minimum wage be tax-exempt.
Source: newsthemegh.com