In line with Section 113 (1) (a) of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), the National Tripartite Committee (NTC) concluded negotiations on the determination of the 2025 National Daily Minimum Wage (NDMW) at its meeting held on Thursday, 20th February, 2025 in Accra.
In determining the 2025 NDMW, the NTC took into account the current economic challenges, cost of living, sustainability of businesses and desirability of attaining higher level of employment.
The Committee concluded as follows:
1. An increase in the NDMW by 10% over the 2024 NDMW which translates into a new NDMW of GHS 19.97.
The NTC also recommended that the 2025 NDMW should be tax exempt.
The effective date for the implementation of the 2025 NDMW shall be on 1st March, 2025.
