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Ghana Police Service Salary and Ranks

Moses Coleman
November 17, 2024

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This information provides a general overview. Specific salary details may vary depending on individual circumstances and policy changes within the Ghana Police Service.

The Ghana Police Service employs a structured salary system that varies based on rank, experience, and education.

While the average monthly salary sits around 3,860 GHS, the actual amount received can range significantly.

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Salary Structure:

The salary scale stretches from a minimum of 2,320 GHS to a maximum of 20,550 GHS per month.

This includes benefits such as housing and transportation allowances. Experience plays a crucial role:

• Less than 2 years: Approximately GHS 2,320

• 2-5 years: Approximately GHS 3,990

• 5-10 years: Approximately GHS 4,950

• 10-15 years: Approximately GHS 5,590

• 15-20 years: Approximately GHS 10,920

• Over 20 years: Approximately GHS 12,240

Educational attainment also influences earnings:

• SHS Recruit: Average GHS 2,320

• Certificate/Diploma: Approximately GHS 2,670

• Bachelor’s Degree: Approximately GHS 5,480

Salaries typically increase by 8% every 21 months and further increment is added yearly along with public sector salary increments.

Bonuses:

While bonuses are becoming more common, they are not guaranteed.

Recent data suggests approximately 71% of officers reported receiving no bonus, while 29% received a monetary incentive ranging from 0% to 10% of their annual salary.

Rank Structure:

The Ghana Police Service utilizes a hierarchical rank structure, each with distinct insignia:

• Commissioner of Police: Stars surrounded by laurel leaves surmounted by two stars.

• Deputy Commissioner of Police: Star surrounded by laurel leaves surmounted by one star.

• Assistant Commissioner of Police: Star surrounded by laurel leaves.

• Chief Superintendent of Police: Two eagles facing each other surmounted by one star.

• Superintendent of Police: Two eagles facing each other.

• Deputy Superintendent of Police: Three stars.

• Assistant Superintendent of Police: Two stars.

• Cadet Officer: One star.

• Chief Inspector: Four white metal bars each mounted with the Black Star in the center.

• Inspector: Three white metal bars each mounted with the star in the center.

• Regiment Sergeant Major: Ghana Coat of Arms metal badge on both sleeves.

• District Sergeant Major: Star surrounded by laurel leaves metal badge on the left sleeve.

• Sergeant: Three chevrons on both sleeves.

• Corporal: Two chevrons on both sleeves.

• Lance Corporal: One chevron on both sleeves.

NOTE:

This information provides a general overview. Specific salary details may vary depending on individual circumstances and policy changes within the Ghana Police Service.