Ghana Government Approves 10% Salary Increase for Public Sector Workers in 2025

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Ellis Ferdinand
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Ghana Government Approves 10% Salary Increase for Public Sector Workers in 2025
Ghana Government Approves 10% Salary Increase for Public Sector Workers in 2025

Ferdinand | EducationGhana |  February 20| Ghana Government Approves 10% Salary Increase for Public Sector Workers in 2025

The Ghana government has approved a 10% salary increase for public sector workers under the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS), effective January 1, 2025. The National Daily Minimum Wage has also been increased by 10% following negotiations with Organized Labour.

 

The Government of Ghana has officially approved a 10% salary increase for public sector workers under the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) for the 2025 fiscal year.

At the same time, the National Tripartite Committee has also approved a 10% increase in the daily minimum wage to cushion workers against rising inflation and the high cost of living.

📌 New Salary Agreement Finalized After Tough Negotiations

The final agreement, which was signed on February 20, 2025, involved key stakeholders including:

✅ Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC)
✅ Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment (MLJE)
✅ Ministry of Finance (MoF)
✅ Organized Labour

The increment will be effective from January 1, 2025, and will remain in force until December 2025.

This decision comes after weeks of negotiations between government representatives and Organized Labour, represented by the Public Services Joint Standing Negotiating Committee (PSJSNC) and various labour unions.

📌 Key Figures Who Signed the Agreement

The official 10% salary increase agreement was signed by:

✅ Ing. Benjamin Arthur – Chief Executive, Fair Wages and Salaries Commission
✅ Bro. Joshua Ansah – Secretary-General, Trades Union Congress (TUC)
✅ Hon. Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo (MP) – Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment
✅ Dr. Isaac Bampoe Addo – Chairman, FORUM
✅ Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson (MP) – Minister of Finance

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📌 How the Agreement Was Reached

Initially, Organized Labour had demanded a 60% salary increase to reflect inflation and economic hardship. However, following deliberations, they scaled down their demand to 35%.

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, had initially offered an 8% increase, which was rejected by labour representatives.

After tense negotiations, President John Dramani Mahama personally intervened in the meeting on Thursday, February 20, 2025, and successfully convinced labour leaders to accept a 10% increase. He assured them that the government was working on long-term solutions to improve salaries in the coming years.

“Labour has gone through a lot, obviously, with the Ghanaian economy, but we recognize that this is a year where we all must sacrifice. I thank labour for sacrificing,” – Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister of Finance

📌 Public Sector Salary Increase Breakdown for 2025

🔹 New Salary Increase: 10% across the board
🔹 Effective Date: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
🔹 Applies To: All public sector workers under the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS)

This increment follows a 23% salary increase in 2024, which was introduced to cushion workers against economic challenges and inflation.

📌 National Daily Minimum Wage Also Increased by 10%

In addition to the salary increment, the National Tripartite Committee has also approved a 10% increase in the National Daily Minimum Wage.

New Minimum Wage Details

🔹 Old Minimum Wage (2024): GH₵19.97
🔹 New Minimum Wage (2025): GH₵21.97
🔹 Percentage Increase: 10%

The government justified this increase by citing:

✅ High Cost of Living – Rising food prices and transportation costs
✅ Inflationary Pressures – Government aims to keep inflation below 8%
✅ Economic Recovery Efforts – Reviving the economy while maintaining wage growth

“The public standing joint negotiation committee has concluded negotiations for the 2025 Single Spine Salary Structure base pay. It is agreed that the Single Spine Salary Structure has been increased by 10% across the board from January 1, 2025, to December 2025,” – Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment

📌 Impact of the 2025 Salary Increment on Public Sector Workers

🔹 💰 Increased Take-Home Pay: Public sector workers will experience moderate relief in earnings.
🔹 📈 Inflation Concerns: The 10% increment may not be enough to match the rising cost of living.
🔹 🏛️ Government’s Fiscal Plan: The Finance Ministry hopes to manage wage bills efficiently while focusing on economic stability.
🔹 ⚖️ Mixed Reactions from Labour Unions: Some union leaders expressed gratitude for the increase, while others felt more should have been done.

📌 What’s Next? Future Salary Adjustments & Economic Projections

🔹 Potential for Mid-Year Review: If economic conditions worsen, labour unions may call for further adjustments.
🔹 Government Cost-Saving Measures: Efforts to reduce government expenditure could influence future salary negotiations.
🔹 Long-Term Salary Reforms: The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) is expected to work on a new salary framework for the coming years.

📌 Conclusion: What This Means for Workers in Ghana

The 2025 salary increment of 10% offers some relief to public sector workers, though many labour unions had hoped for a higher increase.

With the National Daily Minimum Wage also increased by 10%, Ghanaian workers in both formal and informal sectors can expect some financial cushion as they navigate economic challenges.

However, with inflation concerns and economic pressures still looming, many will be watching closely to see whether the government introduces further interventions to improve workers’ purchasing power.

🔔 Stay tuned for updates on salary negotiations, cost of living adjustments, and economic policies in Ghana.

📢 What are your thoughts on the 10% salary increase? Is it enough? Should labour unions have pushed for more? Share your comments below!

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