Ghana minimum wage 2026
The legal minimum wage in Ghana, in GHS, with its history and the law behind it.
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Applies to: national.
Effective 1 Jan 2026. Set by National Tripartite Committee communique on the 2026 National Daily Minimum Wage (Labour Act 2003, Act 651, s.113(1)(a)), dated 9 November 2025.
Ghana sets a single national daily minimum wage each year through the tripartite committee; for 2026 it is GH₵21.77 a day. The committee's statement gives 15 January 2026 as the implementation date and asks employers to adjust pay from 1 January 2026.
Minimum wage history, Ghana
Daily rate in GHS. Each step is a change in the legal rate.
Every change we have on record
| Effective | Minimum wage | Legal instrument |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | GH₵ 21.77 a day | National Tripartite Committee communique on the 2026 National Daily Minimum Wage (Labour Act 2003, Act 651, s.113(1)(a)), dated 9 November 2025 |
| 1 Jan 2023 | GH₵ 14.88 a day | NTC communique on the 2023 NDMW (16 Nov 2022) |
| 1 Jan 2022 | GH₵ 13.53 a day | NTC communique on the 2021 and 2022 NDMW (3 Jun 2021) |
| 4 Jun 2021 | GH₵ 12.53 a day | NTC communique on the 2021 and 2022 NDMW (3 Jun 2021) |
| 1 Jan 2020 | GH₵ 11.82 a day | NTC communique on the 2020 NDMW (Aug 2019) |
| 1 Jan 2019 | GH₵ 10.65 a day | NTC communique on the 2019 NDMW (26 Jul 2018) |
| 1 Jan 2018 | GH₵ 9.68 a day | NTC communique on the 2018 NDMW |
| 1 Jan 2017 | GH₵ 8.80 a day | NTC communique on the 2017 NDMW (7 Sep 2016) |
| 1 Jan 2016 | GH₵ 8 a day | NTC communique on the 2016 NDMW (Oct 2015) |
| 1 Jan 2015 | GH₵ 7 a day | NTC communique on the 2015 NDMW (20 Jan 2015) |
Ghana minimum wage: common questions
What is the minimum wage in Ghana?
The minimum wage in Ghana is GH₵ 21.77 a day, in GHS. It applies to: national. It took effect on 1 Jan 2026.
Which law sets the minimum wage in Ghana?
National Tripartite Committee communique on the 2026 National Daily Minimum Wage (Labour Act 2003, Act 651, s.113(1)(a)), dated 9 November 2025.
When did the minimum wage last change in Ghana?
It moved from GH₵ 14.88 to GH₵ 21.77 per day on 1 Jan 2026. Our records of earlier rates start in 1 Jan 2015.
Source: National Tripartite Committee communique on the 2026 National Daily Minimum Wage (Labour Act 2003, Act 651, s.113(1)(a)), dated 9 November 2025. Retrieved 10 Oct 2026. See our methods.
Cite this
PollsAfrica (2026). Ghana minimum wage 2026. Retrieved 10 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/minimum-wage/ghana