Government, Labour agree on 9% salary increase for 2026 fiscal year
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The deal, finalised on Sunday, November 9, 2025, was signed under the framework of the Public Services Joint Standing Negotiating Committee (PSJSNC).
The Government of Ghana and Organized Labour have reached an agreement to raise the base pay on the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) by 9% for the 2026 fiscal year, effective January to December 2026.
The deal, finalised on Sunday, November 9, 2025, was signed under the framework of the Public Services Joint Standing Negotiating Committee (PSJSNC) following weeks of discussions between government negotiators and labour representatives.
According to the official statement, “The Base Pay on the Single Spine Salary Structure has been increased by 9% across board from January 2026 to December 2026.” The increment will apply uniformly to all public sector employees under the SSSS.
Beyond the wage adjustment, both parties agreed to maintain open dialogue on unresolved matters relating to conditions of service.
The agreement was signed by Dr George Smith-Graham, Chief Executive of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), and Bro. Joshua Ansah, Secretary-General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC). Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and CLOGSAG Executive Secretary Dr Isaac Bampoe Addo witnessed it.
While public sector workers have welcomed the wage adjustment, the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) criticised the agreement, claiming its administration had achieved “better wage outcomes” despite facing global economic headwinds.
The latest adjustment underscores government’s effort to balance labour expectations with macroeconomic realities, as Ghana continues its post-crisis economic recovery under tighter fiscal controls.
