Ferdinand | EducationGhana | April 20| Government Disburses 10% Public Sector Salary Increase with Arrears in April 2025
In line with the 2025 Budget Statement, the Government of Ghana approved a 10% across‑the‑board salary increase for all public sector workers under the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS). This adjustment, endorsed by President John Dramani Mahama and reflected in the March 11, 2025, Budget Speech, took effect retroactively from January 1, 2025.
March Validation and Pending Adjustment
The Controller and Accountant‑General’s Department (CAGD) released the March 2025 payroll validation voucher in mid‑March, but the new rates had not yet been applied at that time due to system updates and final approval processes. Staff were informed that the 10% increment and its arrears would be reflected in the April salary.
April Disbursement Includes Three Months of Arrears
April salaries, disbursed beginning 23 April 2025, incorporated both the 10% increment and arrears for January, February, and March 2025. The CAGD confirmed that this payment brings much‑awaited relief to public servants who have been awaiting compensation under the new salary structure.
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Impact on Public Finances and Workforce
This salary adjustment represents a significant fiscal commitment, with the monthly wage bill rising by an estimated GH₵200 million. For the average civil servant earning GH₵2,000, the 10% increase translates to an extra GH₵200 per month, plus GH₵600 in arrears for the prior quarter.
Public sector workers welcomed the disbursement, while teachers’ and health sector unions, who had threatened industrial action, suspended their protests in recognition of the government’s fulfilment of its wage agreement.
Stakeholder Reactions and Next Steps
Labour unions praised the government’s “good faith” in honouring the pay rise, urging continued dialogue on indexing salaries to inflation. The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee called for improved payroll management to prevent future delays. The Civil Service Association highlighted the need for regular salary reviews to keep pace with cost‑of‑living pressures.
Looking ahead, negotiations for the 2026 base pay will commence later this year, with the government signalling its commitment to annual wage reviews under the SSSS to maintain public sector morale and retention.
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