Ghana’s National Daily Minimum Wage will rise to GH¢25.04 from January 1, 2027 and to GH¢28.79 from January 1, 2028, under a two-year deal reached by the National Tripartite Committee (NTC) on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
The new 2027 rate is GH¢3.27 higher than the current GH¢21.77 daily minimum wage, an increase of about 15%. The 2028 rate adds a further GH¢3.75, again roughly 15%.
The agreement follows negotiations between government, employers and organised labour. It was announced in a communiqué dated November 10, 2026, as reported by MyJoyOnline.
It comes two days before Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson presents the 2027 Budget to Parliament. The 2027 Budget will be read at 6pm on Thursday, November 12, according to Speaker Alban Bagbin.
Minimum wage rises to GH¢25.04 in 2027 and GH¢28.79 in 2028
The Tripartite Committee has set the minimum wage for two years at once under what it calls a multi-year framework.
The Committee said the multi-year framework is meant to “promote predictability in wage determination”. It also aims to support medium-term planning and budgeting, protect workers’ incomes and keep industrial peace.
The partners said the deal came “following extensive consultations and constructive dialogue”.
How the new minimum wage compares
Here is how the daily minimum wage has moved in recent years:
- 2025: GH¢19.97 per day
- 2026 (current): GH¢21.77 per day (a 9% rise)
- 2027 (new): GH¢25.04 per day, up GH¢3.27 or about 15.0%
- 2028 (new): GH¢28.79 per day, up GH¢3.75 or about 15.0%
- Total change, 2026 to 2028: up GH¢7.02, or about 32%
The 15% increase for 2027 is noticeably bigger than the 9% increase agreed for 2026.
Who signed the minimum wage agreement
The communiqué was signed by the main parties on the National Tripartite Committee:
- Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum, Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment
- Thomas Nyarko Ampem, Deputy Minister for Finance
- Nana Dr Emmanuel Adu-Sarkodee Afriyie, President of the Ghana Employers’ Association
- Joshua Ansah, Secretary-General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC)
Employers told to adjust pay from January 2027
The Committee directed all establishments, institutions and organisations paying below the new rate to adjust their wages from January 1, 2027.
Employers were urged to comply fully with the agreed minimum wage.
The NTC also asked government to make the National Daily Minimum Wage tax-exempt.
What the new minimum wage means for workers
Workers on the lowest daily pay will earn at least GH¢25.04 a day from January, up from GH¢21.77 today.
Because the 2028 figure is already set, workers and employers now know the minimum pay floor for the next two years. That makes planning household budgets and business payrolls easier.
The minimum wage also serves as a reference point for wages across the private and informal sectors.
Can the 2028 minimum wage still change?
Yes. The Committee said it may reconvene to review the rates if there are material changes in inflation, exchange rates or economic growth.
“Any adjustment shall be undertaken through tripartite consultations,” the communiqué said. Changes must be based on credible economic data and require consensus among the partners.
What happens next
The GH¢25.04 rate takes effect on January 1, 2027, and the GH¢28.79 rate on January 1, 2028.
Attention now turns to the 2027 Budget on Thursday, where government is expected to set out its wage and spending plans for the year. It is not yet known whether government will accept the request to make the minimum wage tax-exempt.
Summary at a glance
- New daily minimum wage for 2027: GH¢25.04
- New daily minimum wage for 2028: GH¢28.79
- Current 2026 rate: GH¢21.77
- Increase: about 15% in each year
- Effective dates: January 1, 2027 and January 1, 2028
- Agreed by: National Tripartite Committee (government, Ghana Employers’ Association, TUC)
- Request: government to make the minimum wage tax-exempt
FAQs: Ghana Minimum Wage Rises to GH¢25.04 in 2027 and GH¢28.79 in 2028 – Tripartite Committee
What is the minimum wage in Ghana for 2027?
Ghana’s National Daily Minimum Wage for 2027 is GH¢25.04, effective January 1, 2027. It rises to GH¢28.79 on January 1, 2028.
How much has the minimum wage increased in Ghana?
The minimum wage rises by GH¢3.27, or about 15%, from GH¢21.77 in 2026 to GH¢25.04 in 2027. It then rises by another GH¢3.75, also about 15%, in 2028.
Who sets the minimum wage in Ghana?
The minimum wage is set by the National Tripartite Committee, made up of government, employers led by the Ghana Employers’ Association, and organised labour led by the TUC.
The new two-year deal raises Ghana’s daily minimum wage from GH¢21.77 to GH¢25.04 in 2027 and GH¢28.79 in 2028. Employers have until January 1, 2027 to adjust pay. The Tripartite Committee has kept the option of reviewing the rates if inflation, the cedi or growth change sharply, and has asked government to exempt the minimum wage from tax.
