Salary Structure for Newly Recruited Teachers in Ghana – 2025

26th June 2025

Applicable To:

Newly recruited teachers posted by the Ghana Education Service (GES)
Teachers holding Diploma or Degree in Basic or Secondary Education
Public sector teachers under the Ministry of Education

📌 Entry Ranks & Corresponding Basic Salaries (2025)

QualificationEntry RankMonthly Gross Salary (Approx.) Diploma in Basic Education Senior Superintendent II GH¢2,400 – GH¢2,700 Bachelor’s Degree (B.Ed) Principal Superintendent GH¢2,900 – GH¢3,400 Postgraduate (M.Ed / MPhil) Assistant Director II GH¢3,700 – GH¢4,100

Note: These are gross salaries—they include basic salary, professional allowance, and other consolidated allowances.

💰 Allowances Included in Gross Pay

Professional Allowance (PA):
- Teachers are entitled to an annual GH¢1,200 (Diploma) or GH¢1,500 (Degree) paid in two tranches.
Responsibility Allowance:
- Paid to teachers in extra roles (e.g., Headteachers, Coordinators).
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Support:
- Teachers may receive CPD reimbursements under GES/National Teaching Council (NTC) programs.

📉 Mandatory Deductions

DeductionRate / Amount SSNIT (Social Security) 11% of basic salary Income Tax (PAYE) Based on salary band (5–30%) Tier 2 Pension Contribution 5% of basic salary GNAT/NAGRAT/NAT Fees (if opted) GH¢15 – GH¢30 monthly

📅 Salary Payment Timeline

Newly posted teachers usually begin receiving salaries 2–3 months after successful biometric registration and assumption of duty.
Salary Arrears may be paid for months worked before validation, based on GES clearance timelines.