The National Tripartite Committee (NTC) has announced a 10% increase in the 2025 National Daily Minimum Wage (NDMW), setting the new wage at GHS 19.97.
Prior to the 10% upward adjustment the daily minimum wage was GHS18.15
The decision was reached after extensive deliberations considering economic challenges, cost of living, business sustainability, and employment growth.
The new wage structure takes effect from March 1, 2025.
A communiqué issued by the NTC warns that any institution or establishment that fails to comply with the new minimum wage will face sanctions in accordance with the law.
The committee also recommended that the 2025 NDMW be tax-exempt.
The agreement was signed by Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo (Minister of Labour, Jobs, and Employment) for the government, Nana Dr. Emmanuel Adu-Sarkodee (President of the Ghana Employers’ Association) for employers, and Mr. Joshua Ansah (Secretary-General of the TUC) for organised labour.
These adjustments come amid ongoing discussions on improving workers’ welfare while balancing economic sustainability.
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