Good News: GES Releases Teachers’ Salary Arrears Payment Schedule – See Details
Accra, Ghana — There is significant relief for staff under the Ghana Education Service (GES) today as management has officially announced the approval for the payment of outstanding salary arrears. The outstanding arrears add up to 16 months.
In an official circular dated 20th April 2026, signed by the Ag. Deputy Director-General (MS), Prof. Smile Dzisi, the GES confirmed that the Ministry of Finance has granted financial clearance for the payment of salary arrears covering the period from 1st August 2024 to November 2025.
The Payment Schedule: The management of the GES has confirmed that the payment of these arrears will be disbursed in instalments by the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD).
Staff are advised to take note of the following payment schedule:
| S/N | Payment Month | Number of Months’ Arrears |
| 1 | May | 4 months |
| 2 | June | 4 months |
| 3 | July | 4 months |
| 4 | August | 4 months |
While the letter mentions five instalments, the provided schedule currently lists four disbursement windows. We advise all staff to await further specific breakdowns from their regional directorates.
Who is Eligible?
This payment applies to eligible staff who are beneficiaries of the 2024 Financial Clearance.
If you were expecting arrears related to this period, you are encouraged to liaise with your Head of School or your District/Regional Accountant to confirm your status.
All Heads of Schools:
Regional Directors have been instructed to promptly convey this information to all Heads of Schools.What you should do now:Stay Informed: Do not rely on social media rumours. This is an official notice issued today, 20th April 2026.
Contact Your Headteacher:
If you believe you are an eligible beneficiary, reach out to your school administration for internal updates regarding the processing of your payment.
Share the News: Many of your colleagues may be unaware of this development. Share this information within your professional WhatsApp groups and networks.
This payment comes as a welcome relief to thousands of teachers who have been awaiting their arrears. We will continue to track the disbursement process and provide updates if further instructions are issued by the CAGD or the Ministry of Finance.
Stay tuned to GhanaEducation.org for the latest updates on salary administration and GES policy changes.
