The term national service traditionally refers to a nationwide program of public/community work in which citizens, mostly young people, serve for one or two years at a subminimum wage to help the community as well as themselves.
Below is National Service Salary In Ghana
Due to different factors in the placement process, the service does not have uniform pay.
As a result, some service members earn more than others, especially those in corporate and non-governmental organizations.
Fortunately, NSS harmonized the payments across different members four years ago by increasing the basic allowance.
The basic NSS allowance has been GH¢559.04.
The ministry increased the amount from GH¢350.00.
At the end of the service, each member earns a gross income of GH¢ 6,700. Like other constitutional organizations in Ghana, there are deductions.
For example, the NSS deducts GH¢ 15 from the gross income to fund the NASPA (National Service Personnel Association) week celebration.
Even though many have viewed the GH¢ 15 cut as “a hidden charge,” it is part of the association’s constitution. Members cannot, therefore, opt out of the NASPA membership. Fortunately, the Ministry of Finance does not tax the income.
What are the benefits of national service?
This section covers a monthly allowance, leave, medical and dental benefits, insurance and compensation as well as rest and recreation for full-time National Servicemen (NSFs) in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).