Expand your global workforce in Ghana
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
Talent overview
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%.
Major economic hubs:
Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, Cape Coast
Skills in demand:
Data science and analytics, programming, Graphic design
Ghana
Top local universities in Ghana
University of Ghana
Ranking
Local: 1
World: 1649
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Ranking
Local: 2
World: 2659
University of Cape Coast
Ranking
Local: 3
World: 4329
University of Education
Ranking
Local: 4
World: 5325
Ashesi University
Ranking
Local: 5
World: 5643
Top Local Job Boards
Jobberman, Ghana Current Jobs, Job Web Ghana
Number of LinkedIn Users
2,115,000
Top Recruitment Agencies
Where to find talent
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Salary Data
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 |
Employ in Ghana
Employing in Ghana
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.
Employee Contract
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.
Probation Period
The probationary period for employees in Ghana is at the employer’s discretion. However, it should be in accordance with local labor laws.
Public and Provincial Holidays
| Date | Name | Type |
| January 1 | New Year’s Day | National Holiday |
| January 7 | Constitution Day | National Holiday |
| March 6 | Independence Day | National Holiday |
| March 31 | Eid ul-Fitr | National Holiday |
| April 18 | Good Friday | National Holiday |
| April 21 | Easter Monday | National Holiday |
| May 1 | May Day | National Holiday |
| June 7 | Eid al-Adha | National Holiday |
| August 4 | Founders’ Day | National Holiday |
| September 21 | Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day | National Holiday |
| September 22 | Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day observed | National Holiday |
| December 5 | Farmer’s Day | National Holiday |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| December 26 | Boxing Day | National Holiday |
Employee Leaves:
| 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 in Ghana
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 18.15 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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How taxes work
Employer Payroll Tax
| Type of Contribution | Rate of Contribution |
| Social Security | 13% |
Employee Payroll Tax
| Type of Contribution | Rate of Contribution |
| Social Security | 5.5% |
Employee Income Tax
| Annual Taxable Income (Ghanaian Cedi, GHS) | Tax Rate (%) |
| First 5,880 | 0% |
| Next 1,320 | 5% |
| Next 1,560 | 10% |
| Next 38,000 | 17.5% |
| Next 192,740 | 25% |
| Next 366,240 | 30% |
| Exceeding 600,000 | 35% |
VAT
The standard rate is 15%.
Bonus
13th-Month Pay
There is no provision requiring employers to provide 13th-month pay
Employee Benefits
- Maternity leave
- Childcare leave
- social security
Employee offboarding
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
- intends to join a trade union
- is pregnant or is absent due to maternity leave
- is terminated for the reason of race or religion
- is disabled
- is forced to terminate due to inappropriate action of the employer after lodging multiple harassment complaints
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.
Visa and
immigration
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% |
Visa and Immigration