Ghana Navy ranks and Salary

 Whether you are planning to join the Navy or are just interested in how much and ranks of the Ghana navy and their salaries, you have come to the right place. Here, you will learn everything about navy ranks and salary per month.

The Ghana Navy is on of the important security services in the country. They are mostly responsible for safeguarding the country's territorial waters and coastlines. Joining the navy usually requires dedication, bravery and resilience.

I had this friend back in high school who was so much interested in joining the Navy. I remember him telling me his aim was not to become rich but to serve the nation. Despite his dedication to serve his nation, he was still much very interested in how much the Navy earn per month.

Like other security services and government employees in the country, the salary of the Ghana Navy is being influenced by years of service, qualifications and rank. You cannot expect a WASSCE recruit to earn the same salary as a degree recruit or a senior officer.

While it is true we cannot tell you the exact salary of the Navy, we have tried our best to give you the near accurate figures based on the Ghana Salary Data and the Single Spine Salary Structure.

Navy Ranks and Salary in Ghana

Here is a general breakdown of the monthly salaries for various ranks within the Ghana Navy:

Ghana Navy Ratings’ Ranks and Monthly Salary:

Ordinary Seaman: GHS 1,500 – GHS 2,000

Able Seaman: GHS 1,800 – GHS 2,500

Leading Seaman: GHS 2,000 – GHS 3,000

Petty Officer: GHS 2,500 – GHS 3,500

Chief Petty Officer: GHS 3,000 – GHS 4,500

Warrant Officer: GHS 4,000 – GHS 5,500

Ghana Navy Officers’ Ranks and Salary per Month

Midshipman salary is between GHS 3,500 – GHS 4,500

Sub-Lieutenant monthly salary ranges from GHS 4,000 – GHS 5,500

Lieutenant monthly pay is between GHS 5,000 – GHS 6,500

Lieutenant Commander monthly salary falls within GHS 6,000 – GHS 8,000

Commander of the Ghana Navy earns from GHS 7,000 – GHS 9,000 per month

Captain salary of the Navy is between GHS 9,000 – GHS 11,000 per month

Commodore usually makes between GHS 10,000 – GHS 13,000 per month as salary

Rear Admiral earns between GHS 12,000 – GHS 15,000 as salary

Vice Admiral and Admiral: Salaries for these ranks are generally above GHS 15,000 and are among the highest-paid positions in the Navy.

Note that these salaries are estimates and may not represent the exact salary of the Navy. However, expect the salaries to fall within the given ranges.

The Navy, just like other security services in the country, receive monthly allowances such as accommodation and housing allowances, travel and transport allowances, risk allowances and many others.

General Requirements for Ghana Navy Recruitment 

All applicants interested in joining the Ghana Navy must meet the following criteria:

• He or she must have a good character with no criminal record 
• Applicant must be a Ghanaian citizen by birth 
• He should not be less than 18 years and also not more than 25 years of age at the time of application 
• Applicant should be medically fit according to the Armed force standard 
• A minimum height of 5.6ft for males and 5.2ft for females is required 
• Must have passed his or her WASSCE exams with at least C6 in her results 

FAQs 

Read some of the frequently asked questions about Navy's ranks and salary per month:

How do I apply to the Ghana Navy?

To apply to join the Navy, you will be required to purchase a pin from an authorized bank or post office in any branch in Ghana. You will then proceed to any internet café or login to the official recruitment site to start the application process.

How much is Ghana Navy salary per month?

The salary of a Navy officer depends on his or her qualifications, years of service and rank. In general, the average salary of a newly recruited Navy officer is ¢2,500 per month.

When is the recruitment date for the Navy?

While I may not be able to tell at the moment when the next recruitment will begin, most of the past recruitments are usually done during the third quarter of each year. Therefore, it is recommended to keep monitoring the official website's for any announcements regarding recruitment.

I hope you have learnt Ghana Navy ranks and Salary per month in this article. The job is one of the best security services in the country, and if you are planning to join them, you can go ahead.

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