GH₵1,000.00 a month after tax in Ghana (2026)
On GH₵1,000.00 a month you take home about GH₵900.03 after SSNIT (GH₵55.00) and PAYE (GH₵44.97).
| Month | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| SSNIT (5.5%) | GH₵55.00 | GH₵660.00 |
| PAYE | GH₵44.97 | GH₵539.64 |
| Net salary | GH₵900.03 | GH₵10,800.36 |
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Questions
What are Ghana's 2026 monthly PAYE bands?
From 1 September 2026 (Act 1178): first GH₵588 at 0%, next 80 at 5%, next 100 at 10%, next 2,900 at 17.5%, next 16,000 at 25%, next 30,332 at 30%, and above GH₵50,000 at 35%.
How much SSNIT does an employee pay?
5.5% of basic salary, deducted before PAYE. The employer pays 13%.
Is there a SSNIT cap?
Yes. In 2026 contributions are charged on at most GH₵69,000 a month of earnings.
Sources
Updated 2026-11-13. Estimates for planning only, not tax advice.