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Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Ghana.
Capital
Accra
Currency
Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Languages
English, Akan, Hausa
GDP per Capita
$2,368.81
Employer Tax
13%
Payroll Frequency
Monthly or Bi-weekly
Ghana is classified as a middle-income economy wherein the services industry accounts for about 45% of the GDP, followed by the manufacturing industry that accounts for 27.74%. The country’s economic condition is expected to grow further by 5.3% at the end of 2022.
Major economic hubs:
Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, Cape Coast
Skills in demand:
Local: 1
World: 1649
Local: 2
World: 2659
Local: 3
World: 4329
Local: 4
World: 5325
Local: 5
World: 5643
Jobberman, Ghana Current Jobs, Job Web Ghana
2,115,000
Top Local Job Boards:
Top Local Job Boards
Number of LinkedIn users:
Number of LinkedIn users
Top Recruitment Agencies:
The salary data of Ghana for some jobs are mentioned below:
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (GHS) | Average Monthly Salary (USD) |
| Financial Manager | 9,880 GHS | 958.98 USD |
| General Manager | 8,290 GHS | 804.65 USD |
| Business Development Manager | 7,430 GHS | 721.18 USD |
| Financial Analyst | 6,310 GHS | 612.46 USD |
| Business Analyst | 6,020 GHS | 584.32 USD |
| Project Manager | 5,380 GHS | 522.20 USD |
Before entering the talent pool in Ghana, an employer must first iron out the details on the country’s employment rules and regulations. Below are some information to help them with the onboarding process.
Employment contracts in Ghana are written in English. According to the Ghana Labor law, the employer has to mention details of the job role, leaves, bonuses, allowances and hours of work along with the overtime pay on the contract.
The probationary period for employees in Ghana is at the employer’s discretion. However, it should be in accordance with local labor laws.
| Date | Name | Type |
| 1 Jan | New Year’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 7 Jan | Constitution Day | Public Holiday |
| 6 Mar | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| 29 Mar | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| 1 Apr | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| 10 Apr | Eid ul-Fitr (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 1 May | May Day | Public Holiday |
| 17 Jun | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 4 Aug | Founders’ Day | Public Holiday |
| 5 Aug | Founder’s Day Observed | Public Holiday |
| 21 Sep | Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day | Public Holiday |
| 23 Sep | Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day Observed | Public Holiday |
| 6 Dec | Farmer’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| 26 Dec | Boxing Day | Public Holiday |
| Type of Leave | Duration | Mandatory |
| Annual Leave | 15 days | Yes |
| Sick Leave | Based on mutual agreement | No |
| Maternity Leave | 12 weeks | Yes |
Leave Compliance
Payroll cycle
The payroll cycle followed in Ghana is monthly, however it is common for companies to pay their employees every 2 weeks. Companies usually pay their employees by the last day of the month.
Minimum wage
The minimum wage in Ghana is GHS 14.88 per day.
Overtime pay
The standard working hours in Ghana are 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week. The law does not fix the rate of overtime remuneration. However, below are the rates that employees generally receive for overtime hours.
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| Type of Contribution | Rate of Contribution |
| Social Security | 13% |
| Type of Contribution | Rate of Contribution |
| Social Security | 5.5% |
| Income Group (in GHS) | Tax Rate |
| First 4,380 | 0% |
| Next 1,320 | 5% |
| Next 1,560 | 10% |
| Next 36,000 | 17.5% |
| Next 196,740 | 25% |
| More than 240,000 | 30% |
The standard rate is 12.5%.
There is no provision requiring employers to provide 13th-month pay
The Termination process is based on the type of contract and reason for termination. Termination can be done through written notice by either party given proper reasoning. Below are some examples of improper termination. If the employee
The Notice period for Ghanaian employees can be up to one month.
There is a provision for redundancy pay subject to negotiation between the employer and the worker or trade union. In case of dismissals for non-economic reasons, there is no severance pay.
A foreigner planning to work in Ghana must apply for a work permit in Ghana Immigration Services (GIS). Employers usually submit the application requirements to the GIS before their employees reach the country to work. The validity of the work permit is one year, further can be renewed and extended.
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Overtime Pay
Minimum Wage
Overtime Pay
| Type of Day | Overtime Pay Rate |
| Weekdays | 150% |
| Weekends and Public holidays | 200% |
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