Govt And Organised Labour Agree On 9% Salary Increase For 2027, 10% For 2028

The Government of Ghana and Organised Labour have agreed on salary increases for public sector employees covering the 2027 and 2028 financial years. Under the agreement, workers are expected to receive a 9 per cent salary adjustment in 2027, followed by a 10 per cent increase in 2028.

According to a report by UTV Ghana on Thursday, October 29, 2026, the agreement follows discussions between government representatives and organised labour over salary adjustments for public sector workers. The arrangement establishes the percentage increases that will guide remuneration changes over the two-year period.

The agreed salary increments are expected to attract considerable attention from public sector employees, particularly those dealing with rising household expenses and the increasing cost of essential goods and services. Workers and their unions will be looking at how the adjustments could influence their income and purchasing power in the coming years.

For Organised Labour, reaching an agreement with the government marks an important step in negotiations concerning workers’ compensation. Such discussions are central to determining salary adjustments while considering employees’ welfare and the government’s financial obligations.

The decision also provides a basis for future discussions about public sector remuneration, as both parties seek to maintain a balance between workers’ expectations and the country’s economic circumstances.

Under the arrangement, the 9 per cent increase will apply in 2027, while the adjustment will rise to 10 per cent in 2028. However, details about the specific implementation dates and any additional conditions attached to the agreement were not included in the initial report.

Public sector workers and their representative unions are expected to monitor developments as the government prepares to implement the agreed increases. The practical impact of the adjustments will depend partly on employees’ existing salaries and the broader economic conditions during the period.

The agreement marks a key development in wage negotiations between the government and organised labour, with the two sides settling on separate salary increase percentages for the next two years.

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