Are you curious about how much teachers in Ghana earn? In this article, we’ll break down the Ghana Education Service (GES) salary structure in a clear and easy-to-understand way.
Teachers in Ghana are paid using the single spine salary structure (SSS), a system that determines pay based on qualifications, experience, and job type.
This system replaced the old Ghana Universal Salary Structure (GUSS) in 2010.
Unlike single spine systems, Ghana’s is customized for different sectors like education, so pay grades vary.
GES Salary Structure
Director-General:
The President appoints the highest rank in GES.
Earns GH¢75,050.10 per year (about $12,900).
Deputy Director-General:
Second highest earner, with a yearly salary of GH¢65,581.98 (about $11,200).
Assistant Director I:
Requires at least three years as Assistant Director II and passing a promotion test.
Earns GH¢37,600.45 per year (about $6,400).
Assistant Director II:
Yearly salary of GH¢29,199.97 (about $5,000).
Principal Suprintendent:
Earns GH¢23,852.14 per year (about $4,100).
Senior Superintendent I:
Yearly salary of GH¢21,197.30 (about $3,600).
Senior Superintendent II:
Diploma holders fall under this grade.
Earns GH¢18,837.96 per year (about $3,200).
Teacher:
For those without an educational certificate.
The yearly salary is GH¢14,877.87 (about $2,500).