Ghana’s daily minimum wage will increase to GH¢25.04 from January 1, 2027, before rising further to GH¢28.79 in 2028, following an agreement reached by the National Tripartite Committee.
The agreement, concluded on November 10, 2026, covers the next two years and brings together representatives of government, employers and organised labour.
Under the arrangement, the new daily minimum wage of GH¢25.04 will take effect on January 1, 2027, while the GH¢28.79 rate will become effective on January 1, 2028.
In a communiqué announcing the agreement, the committee said, “Following extensive consultations and constructive dialogue, the Tripartite Partners have agreed to adopt a multi-year negotiation framework to promote predictability in wage determination, facilitate medium-term planning and budgeting, protect workers’ incomes and sustain industrial harmony.”
The committee said the agreement followed extensive consultations among the tripartite partners and was intended to provide greater certainty in wage determination.
It has also made provision for a review of the agreed rates if there are significant changes in key economic indicators, including inflation, exchange rates and economic growth.
“Notwithstanding the multi-year agreement, the Tripartite Partners have agreed that where there are material changes in key economic indicators, including inflation, exchange rates, and economic growth, the Committee shall reconvene to review the agreed NDMW as circumstances may require,” the communiqué stated.
It added that, “Any adjustment shall be undertaken through tripartite consultations, guided by credible economic data and determined by consensus among the Parties.”
The communiqué further directs establishments, institutions and organisations whose daily minimum wages fall below the new rate to adjust their payments from January 1, 2027.
“All establishments, institutions or organisations whose daily minimum wages are below the new NDMW should adjust accordingly effective 1st January, 2027,” the committee stated.
The committee has urged employers to comply fully with the agreed minimum wage and called on the government to make the national daily minimum wage tax-exempt.
It also reaffirmed the commitment of the tripartite partners to improving workers’ living standards, promoting productivity, protecting employment, sustaining business competitiveness and strengthening industrial harmony.
The agreement was jointly issued by the National Tripartite Committee, comprising government, the Ghana Employers’ Association and the Trades Union Congress.
