Ghana Police Service Salary and Ranks 2024

Ghana Police Service Salary and Ranks

The Ghana Police Service operates with a structured salary system, providing a comprehensive overview of earnings for its officers. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what to expect in Ghana Police Service Salary and Ranks :

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1. Average Salary Overview:
   • On average, a police officer in Ghana earns approximately 3,860 GHS per month.
   • Salaries range from 2,320 GHS to 20,550 GHS per month, encompassing various benefits like housing and transportation.
2. Salary Scale:
   • The salary scale spans from a minimum of 2,320 GHS to a maximum of 20,550 GHS per month.
3. Salary by Experience:
   • Experience significantly impacts earnings:
     • Less than two years: Around 2,320 GHS per month.
     • Two to five years: 3,990 GHS per month (34% increase).
     • Five to ten years: 4,950 GHS per month (48% increase).
     • Ten to fifteen years: 5,590 GHS per month (22% increase).
     • Fifteen to twenty years: 10,920 GHS per month (9% increase).
     • Over twenty years: 12,240 GHS per month (8% increase).
4. Education and Salary:
   • Educational attainment correlates with salary:
     • SHS recruits : Average of 2,320 GHS per month.
     • Certificate or Diploma: 2,670 GHS per month (57% increase).
     • Bachelor’s Degree: 5,480 GHS per month (68% increase).
5. Salary Increment:
   • Every 21 months, officers typically see an 8% increase in pay.
   • Every yearly public sector salary increment too, officers see their base pay rise.
6. Bonus Structure:
   • Bonuses are common now and can range from 0% to 10% of annual salary.
   • Approximately 71% of officers reported no bonuses, while 29% received some form of monetary incentive.
7. Rank Structure:
   • Ranks within the Ghana Police Service vary, each denoted by specific insignia:
     • From the Commissioner of Police to Lance Corporal, each rank carries distinct badges or stars, indicating authority and seniority.

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Ranks in Ghana Police

The commissioner of Police – has the stars surrounded by laurel leaves surmounted by two stars.

The Deputy Commissioner of Police – has the star surrounded by laurel leaves surmounted by one star.

The Assistant Commissioner of Police – has the star surrounded by laurel leaves.

The Chief Superintendent of Police – has two eagles facing each other surmounted by one star.

The Superintendent of Police – has two eagles facing each other.

The Deputy Superintendent of Police – has three stars.

The Assistant Superintendent of Police – has two stars.

The Cadet Officer – One Star.

The Chief Inspector – has four white metal bars each mounted with the Black Star in the center

The Inspector – has three white metal bars each mounted with the star in the center

The Regiment Sergeant Major – has the Ghana Coat of Arms in the form of a metal badge worn on both sleeves.

The District Sergeant Major – has the star surrounded by laurel leaves in the form of a metal badge worn on the left sleeve.

The Sergeant – has three chevrons worn on both sleeves

The Corporal – has two chevrons worn on both sleeves

The Lance Corporal – has one chevron worn on both sleeves