New 2025 Salary Structure for Ghana’s Security Forces Revealed – See How Much They Really Earn

As of April 2025, the salaries of security personnel in Ghana vary depending on rank, experience, and department. Below is an overview of their earnings across various security agencies:

Ghana Police Service

• Entry-Level Officers (WASSCE recruits): Earn between GHS 1,500 and GHS 2,500 per month.

• Constables: Receive salaries ranging from GHS 1,200 to GHS 1,600 per month.

• Corporals: Earn between GHS 1,800 and GHS 2,200 per month.

• Sergeants: Receive approximately GHS 2,500 to GHS 3,000 per month.

• Inspectors: Earn between GHS 3,500 and GHS 4,500 per month.

• Chief Inspectors: Receive around GHS 4,500 to GHS 5,500 per month.

• Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP): Earns between GHS 6,000 and GHS 7,000 per month.

• Superintendent of Police: Earns approximately GHS 7,500 to GHS 8,500 per month.

• Chief Superintendent of Police: Earns between GHS 9,000 and GHS 10,000 per month.

• Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP): Earns around GHS 10,000 to GHS 12,000 per month.

• Commissioner of Police (COP): Earns between GHS 13,000 and GHS 15,000 per month.

• Inspector General of Police (IGP): Earns approximately GHS 18,000 to GHS 20,000 per month.

Ghana Immigration Service

• Immigration Assistants: Earn between GHS 500 and GHS 700 per month.

• Immigration Officer II: Receives a salary of GHS 700 to GHS 900 per month.

• Immigration Officer I: Earns between GHS 800 and GHS 1,000 per month.

• Senior Immigration Officer: Receives between GHS 1,100 and GHS 1,200 per month.

• Principal Immigration Officer: Earns between GHS 1,300 and GHS 1,500 per month.

• Assistant Superintendent: Earns between GHS 1,600 and GHS 1,800 per month.

• Superintendent: Earns between GHS 2,000 and GHS 2,500 per month.

• Chief Superintendent: Earns between GHS 3,000 and GHS 3,500 per month.

• Assistant Director: Earns between GHS 4,000 and GHS 5,500 per month.

• Deputy Director: Earns between GHS 5,000 and GHS 6,500 per month.

• Director: Earns between GHS 6,000 and GHS 8,000 per month.

Ghana Prisons Service

• Entry-Level Officers: Earn between GHS 1,500 and GHS 2,102 per month.

• Senior Prison Officers (after five years of service): Earn between GHS 2,500 and GHS 3,157 per month.

• Assistant Director of Prisons: Earns between GHS 2,900 and GHS 3,470 per month.

• Chief Inspector of Prisons: Earns between GHS 3,600 and GHS 4,200 per month.

• Deputy Director of Prisons: Earns between GHS 4,200 and GHS 4,800 per month.

• Director of Prisons: Earns between GHS 6,500 and GHS 8,000 per month.

• Deputy Director-General of Prisons: Earns between GHS 7,500 and GHS 9,000 per month.

• Director-General of Prisons: Earns between GHS 11,000 and GHS 14,000 per month.

Ghana National Fire Service

Firefighters and rescue personnel earn salaries between GHS 1,198 and GHS 2,424 per month, depending on experience and position. Senior fire officers can earn up to GHS 2,714 per month.

Additional Benefits

Security personnel in Ghana receive various benefits, including housing allowances, medical insurance, transport allowances, and hazard pay for those involved in peacekeeping missions. Despite relatively lower salaries compared to other government agencies like the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and COCOBOD, security jobs remain attractive due to their stability, structured promotions, and national service importance.

Source: Kass Fm