Minimum wage in Ghana in 2026
21.77 GHS per day1
per dayGeneral rate since January 1, 2026
No scheduled increase on record.
Year 2026
Rates in force during 2026
| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
StandardSourceAn increase in the NDMW by 9% over the 2025 NDMW which translates into a new NDMW of GH(@21.77. The effective date for the implementation of the 2026 NDMW shall be 1% January, 2026.
Verified September 27, 2026 | 21.77 GHS/ dayJanuary 1, 2026 – current | January 1, 2026 | current |
2021 to 2026
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| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
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StandardSource: Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), s. 113(1)(a)It said the NTC concluded an increase in the NDMW by 10 per cent over the 2024 NDMW, which translates into a new NDMW of GHS19.97. It noted that the effective date for the 2025 NDMW implementation shall be 1st March 2025.
Verified September 27, 2026 | 19.97 GHS/ dayMarch 1, 2025 – January 1, 2026 | March 1, 2025 | January 1, 2026 |
StandardSourceThe parties also agreed to up the daily minimum wage from GHS14. 88 to GHS18. 15, representing about 22 per cent for next year.
Verified September 27, 2026 | 18.15 GHS/ dayJanuary 1, 2024 – March 1, 2025 | January 1, 2024 | March 1, 2025 |
StandardSource1. An increase in the NDMW by 10% over the 2022 NDMW which translates into a new NDMW of GHS14.88; and 2. A Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) of 15% over the 2023 NDMW. The effective date for the implementation of the 2023 NDMW shall be 1% January 2023. All establishments, institutions or organizations whose daily minimum wages are below the new rates should adjust accordingly effective 1st January, 2023.
Verified September 27, 2026 | 14.88 GHS/ dayJanuary 1, 2023 – January 1, 2024 | January 1, 2023 | January 1, 2024 |
StandardSource: Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), s. 113(1)(a)2. That the 2022 NDMW is GHS13.53 which is eight percent (8%) over the 2021 figure of GHS12.53. The effective date for the imptementation of the 2021 NDNW is 4^^ June, 2021. The effective date for the imptementation of the 2022 NDMW shatt be 1^^ January, 2022.
Verified September 27, 2026 | 13.53 GHS/ dayJanuary 1, 2022 – January 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 |
StandardSource: Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), s. 113(1)(a)1. That the 2021 NDMW is GHS12.53 which is six percent (6%) over the 2020 figure of GHS11.82. 2. That the 2022 NDMW is GHS13.53 which is eight percent (8%) over the 2021 figure of GHS12.53. The effective date for the imptementation of the 2021 NDNW is 4^^ June, 2021.
Verified September 27, 2026 | 12.53 GHS/ dayJune 4, 2021 – January 1, 2022 | June 4, 2021 | January 1, 2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Ghana in 2026?
21.77 GHS per day since January 1, 2026.
Is the minimum wage in Ghana increasing?
No increase is scheduled on record as of October 1, 2026. Inflation-indexed jurisdictions announce the next figure a few months before it takes effect.
1 level of law
How this rate is resolved
The highest minimum that covers the work location applies.
Employers must pay the highest minimum that covers the work location. WageTable checks each level in turn:
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Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources
National Daily Minimum Wage (NDMW) determined by the National Tripartite Committee under section 113(1)(a) of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651) and published by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission. Published rows: 2021 to 2026 (GHS 21.77 per day from 1 January 2026).
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