Time to Radically Raise Ghana’s Minimum Wage – An Editorial by GhanaCareers
Excerpt: Ghana’s minimum wage of 22 USD is 50% of Nigeria’s and only 17% of it’s neighbour Cote D’Ivoire’s 127 USD per month. Considering that Ghana is a middle-income country makes it unthinkable that we have lagged behind in this case to the point of absurdity.
Introduction
Ghana’s national minimum wage has long trailed the cost of living, and inflation surges in recent years (up to 2022) have only widened the gap. As of 2025, the daily minimum wage stands at GH¢19.97, which translates to roughly GH¢540 per month (approximately USD 30-40) (Citi Newsroom, 2025). This wage floor, which is barely GH¢20 a day is the result of incremental adjustments made over decades, yet it remains extremely low relative to what workers need to survive.
With many families struggling to afford basic...