Fair Wages and Salaries Commission
We exist to ensure that best practices in job grading, evaluation, performance management and research are employed in pay administration to ensure that pay in the Public services is linked to productivity and that high-caliber employees are attracted to and retained within the public service.
TEAM WORK
We value teams and each one’s role and contribution
We work together to achieve a common goal.
We encourage participation through collaboration, support and communication
PROFESSIONALISM
We will remain relevant by the quality of our service delivery.
We are competent and know our work.
We attach seriousness to our work and behave ethically.
INTEGRITY
Decisions made are based on merit.
We are not influenced by interested parties; we are firm and stick to decisions made.
Objectivity and honesty remain present in our daily dealings with each other.
DIALOGUE
Engaging superiors, colleagues and subordinates to reach consensus on all issues.
Negotiations and discussions with Unions, Associations and Politicians are frank, open and transparent.
Frequently engaged with the Media, Civil Society and Development Partners.
FAIRNESS
We respect all staff and stakeholders
Rules and regulations are clearly spelt out and applied uniformly
Equal treatment for staff and all stakeholders.
TRANSPARENCY
We are open in all our activities
Unbiased decision making
There is no arbitrariness in our decision making.
A Brief About FWSC
FWSC is the Government of Ghana’s mandated organization for the determination and management of salaries for all public servants whose salaries are drawn from the consolidated fund. It is also to advise government on all salary-related matters in the country.
FWSC works hand-in-hand with the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations (sector ministry), the Ministry of Finance, the Controller & Accountant-General’s Department and the Public Services Joint Standing Negotiation Committee.

Mission
We exist to ensure that best practices in job grading, evaluation, performance management and research are employed in pay administration to ensure that pay in the Public services is linked to productivity and that high-caliber employees are attracted to and retained within the public service.

Vision

Mandate
1. Ensure fair, transparent and systematic implementation of the Government of Ghana Public Service Pay Policy.
2. Develop and advise Government on, and to ensure that decisions are implemented on matters related to:
• Salaries, wages, grading, classification
• Job analysis and job evaluation,
• Performance management and indicators,
• Allowances and benefits in the public service with the ultimate objective consolidation of the allowances and benefits; and
3. Undertake negotiations where compensation is financed from public funds.