Ghana’s National Daily Minimum Wage is set to increase to GH¢25.04 in 2027 and GH¢28.79 in 2028 following an agreement reached by the National Tripartite Committee.
The agreement, announced in a communiqué issued in Accra on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, follows negotiations involving the government, employers and organised labour.
Under the new arrangement, the revised daily minimum wage of GH¢25.04 will take effect from January 1, 2027, while the rate will increase further to GH¢28.79 from January 1, 2028.
The Committee explained that the agreement forms part of a multi-year wage negotiation framework designed to provide predictability in wage determination, support medium-term planning and budgeting, protect workers’ incomes and promote industrial harmony.
It also indicated that the agreed rates could be reviewed if there are significant changes in key economic indicators, including inflation, exchange rates and economic growth.
According to the communiqué, the Committee may reconvene to assess the rates if prevailing economic conditions warrant a review. Any adjustment, however, will be subject to tripartite consultations, credible economic data and consensus among the parties.
The Tripartite Partners have also directed all establishments, institutions and organisations currently paying daily wages below the approved minimum to adjust their rates accordingly from January 1, 2027.
The Committee reaffirmed its commitment to improving workers’ living standards, promoting productivity, protecting employment, sustaining business competitiveness and strengthening industrial harmony.
Additionally, it called on the government to make the National Daily Minimum Wage tax-exempt.
The communiqué was jointly issued by the National Tripartite Committee, which commended all parties for their cooperation throughout the negotiations and urged employers to comply with the agreed rates.
