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Talent Wiki – Ghana

Your quick guide on talent and labor compliance norms in Ghana

Capital

Accra

Currency

Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)

Languages

English, Akan, Hausa

Payroll Frequency

Monthly or Bi-weekly

GDP per Capita

$2,368.81

Employer Tax

13%

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%. 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:

Data science and analytics, programming, Graphic design

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Local Universities

The top local universities in Ghana are as follows:

Uni1 23

University of Ghana

Ranking

Local: 1

World: 1649

Uni2 22

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology

Ranking

Local: 2

World: 2659

Uni3 23

University of Cape Coast

Ranking

Local: 3

World: 4329

Uni4 22

University of Education

Ranking

Local: 4

World: 5325

Uni5 21

Ashesi University

Ranking

Local: 5

World: 5643

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
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Talent Sourcing Tips

Top Local Job Boards

Jobberman, Ghana Current Jobs, Job Web Ghana

Number of LinkedIn Users

2,115,000

Top Recruitment Agencies

JobHouse Recruitment Agency, Xycareers, JobsinGhana

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 2023

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

Employee Leaves:

Type of Leave Duration Mandatory
Annual Leave 15 days Yes
Sick Leave Based on mutual agreement No
Maternity Leave 12 weeks Yes

Payroll

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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.

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Minimum Wage

The minimum wage in Ghana is GHS 14.88 per day.

Payroll 3

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.

Bonus

13th-Month Pay

There is no provision requiring employers to provide 13th-month pay

Employee Benefits

  • Maternity leave
  • Childcare leave
  • social security

Taxes

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

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%

VAT

The standard rate is 12.5%.

Offboarding & Termination

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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Payroll

Minimum Wage

Overtime Pay

Type of Day Overtime Pay Rate
Weekdays 150%
Weekends and Public holidays 200%

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