Salary arrears of newly recruited teachers: GES announces payment by instalment
The government has approved the payment of outstanding salary arrears owed to newly recruited teachers under the 2024 financial clearance.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) indicated that the approval was granted by the Ministry of Finance in collaboration with the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD).
Eligibility
A statement signed and released on April 20, 2026, by the Head of Public Relations unit of the GES, Daniel Fenyi, said the directive covered eligible newly recruited teachers whose salary arrears accumulated between August 1, 2024 and November 2025.
The statement explained that the move formed part of efforts to regularise salary payments and address delays affecting teachers who had already reported to post and begun work within the period under review.
“Management of the Ghana Education Service wishes to inform the general public, especially newly recruited teachers, that approval has been granted for the payment of outstanding salary arrears associated with the utilisation of the 2024 financial clearance,” the statement said.
It explained that the arrears would be paid in instalments rather than as a single lump sum, beginning in May 2026.
Instalment payment
Outlining the payment schedule, the statement said for May 2026 – four months’ arrears would be paid; June 2026 – four months’ arrears; July 2026 – four months’ arrears and August 2026 – four months’ arrears.
It explained that the staggered approach was designed “to ensure efficiency, accuracy and transparency in the disbursement process and to facilitate proper validation and processing of payments through the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department.
“Regional directors have been directed to communicate this information to all heads of schools to ensure that eligible staff are duly informed.
The statement said management assures all staff of its continued commitment to their welfare and appreciates their patience and cooperation throughout the process”.
