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