As of 2025, salaries for Ghana’s security personnel differ by rank, experience, and agency. Here’s a summary of earnings across key security services:
Ghana Police Service
Entry-Level Officers (WASSCE recruits): GHS 1,500–2,500/month
Constables: GHS 1,200–1,600/month
Corporals: GHS 1,800–2,200/month
Sergeants: GHS 2,500–3,000/month
Inspectors: GHS 3,500–4,500/month
Chief Inspectors: GHS 4,500–5,500/month
Assistant Superintendent (ASP): GHS 6,000–7,000/month
Superintendents: GHS 7,500–8,500/month
Chief Superintendents: GHS 9,000–10,000/month
Deputy Commissioner (DCOP): GHS 10,000–12,000/month
Commissioner (COP): GHS 13,000–15,000/month
Inspector General of Police (IGP): GHS 18,000–20,000/month
Ghana Immigration Service
Immigration Assistants: GHS 500–700/month
Officer II: GHS 700–900/month
Officer I: GHS 800–1,000/month
Senior Officer: GHS 1,100–1,200/month
Principal Officer: GHS 1,300–1,500/month
Assistant Superintendent: GHS 1,600–1,800/month
Superintendent: GHS 2,000–2,500/month
Chief Superintendent: GHS 3,000–3,500/month
Assistant Director: GHS 4,000–5,500/month
Deputy Director: GHS 5,000–6,500/month
Director: GHS 6,000–8,000/month
Ghana Prisons Service
Entry-Level Officers: GHS 1,500–2,102/month
Senior Officers (after 5 years): GHS 2,500–3,157/month
Assistant Director: GHS 2,900–3,470/month
Chief Inspector: GHS 3,600–4,200/month
Deputy Director: GHS 4,200–4,800/month
Director: GHS 6,500–8,000/month
Deputy Director-General: GHS 7,500–9,000/month
Director-General: GHS 11,000–14,000/month
Ghana National Fire Service
Firefighters & Rescue Staff: GHS 1,198–2,424/month
Senior Fire Officers: Up to GHS 2,714/month
Other Benefits
Security officers across all services receive housing and transport allowances, medical insurance, and hazard pay—particularly for peacekeeping deployments. While base salaries are generally lower compared to institutions like GNPC and COCOBOD, security roles remain appealing due to job security, career progression, and their significance in national development.
Source: Kass Fm