Ghana’s National Daily Minimum Wage will increase by 15 per cent in each of the next two years, rising from GH¢21.77 in 2026 to GH¢25.04 in 2027 and GH¢28.79 in 2028.
The new rates were announced by the National Tripartite Committee on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, following negotiations involving the government, employers and Organised Labour.
Under the agreement, the GH¢25.04 daily rate will take effect on January 1, 2027, representing an increase of GH¢3.27 over the current rate. The subsequent adjustment to GH¢28.79 will take effect on January 1, 2028, adding another GH¢3.75 to the daily minimum wage.
Based on Ghana’s standard 27-day working month, the new rates translate into monthly equivalents of GH¢676.08 in 2027 and GH¢777.33 in 2028, compared with GH¢587.79 at the current 2026 rate.
The two-year arrangement provides a framework for wage adjustments and is intended to offer greater predictability for workers, employers and government in planning for the medium term.
As part of the agreement, the committee has recommended that the National Daily Minimum Wage remain completely exempt from income tax, a measure that would allow workers earning the minimum wage to retain their full statutory earnings.
The recommendation is expected to support the take-home pay of low-income workers amid continuing concerns about the cost of living and household purchasing power.
The committee has also indicated that the agreed rates may be reviewed if significant changes occur in key economic conditions, including inflation, exchange rate movements and economic growth.
