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GHS 15,000 gross salary in Ghana: net pay
How much is a GHS 15,000 gross monthly salary after tax (net, take-home) in Ghana?
For example, a gross salary of GHS 15,000 per month leaves about GHS 11,033 net, after GHS 3,142 income tax and GHS 825 in social contributions, an effective deduction rate of 26.45%.
Net (take-home)
GHS 11,033
/month · 26.4% effective deduction rate
Net (take-home)Income taxBreakdown
| Pension contribution | -GHS 825 |
| Income tax | -GHS 3,142 |
| Net (take-home) | GHS 11,033 |
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How salary is taxed in Ghana
Income tax in Ghana is progressive: marginal rates rise from 5% to 35% as income grows. Employees also pay social contributions of around 5.5% of gross salary. The standard VAT rate is 15%.
| Annual taxable income | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| Up to GHS 5,880 | 0% |
| Up to GHS 7,200 | 5% |
| Up to GHS 8,760 | 10% |
| Up to GHS 46,760 | 17.5% |
| Up to GHS 238,760 | 25% |
| Up to GHS 605,000 | 30% |
| GHS 605,000 and above | 35% |
Approximate 2026 estimate. Simplified model, verify before relying on it. Not tax advice.
Rates updated June 2026