Mandate of the Commission
The Wages and Compensation Commission (WCC) is the statutory body responsible for promoting fair and equitable compensation practices across Sierra Leone. Established under the WCC Act 2023, the Commission serves as the central authority for the review, regulation, and oversight of wages and compensation in both the public and private sectors. Our mission is to ensure that public sector workers in Sierra Leone receive fair remuneration that reflects their contribution, promotes social equity, and supports economic growth.Â
We work to maintain a transparent, accountable, and sustainable compensation framework that aligns with national development priorities.
The Commission collaborates closely with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), employers, trade unions, and development partners to develop policies, guidelines, and frameworks that strengthen wage governance.
Our work includes reviewing salary structures, monitoring compliance, providing advisory services, and conducting research to inform decision-making. At WCC, we are committed to fostering a motivated, productive, and fairly compensated workforce, recognizing that equitable wages are central to improving livelihoods, enhancing productivity, and driving national development.
Our Mission
To regulate and harmonize wages in Sierra Leone through policy reforms, stakeholder engagement, and evidence-based salary administration for sustainable socio-economic growth.
Our Vision
A fair equitable, and transparent wage system that enhances public sector motivation, efficiency, and national development.
Our Mandate
Our mandate is to set and review minimum wage, review and standardize the public sector salary structure and address disputes and disparities in salary administration
Core Values
Integrity
Upholding honesty, transparency, and accountability in all our actions
Teamwork
Embracing teamwork in justice delivery, we collaborate internally, with other justice sector institutions, and with external stakeholders.
Inclusion
A people-centered approach to justice delivery, irrespective of gender, ethnic background, race, religion, or economic and social status is fundamental to providing access to justice for all.
Professionalism
We uphold the highest professional and ethical standards in decision-making and the justice delivery process in Sierra Leone.
Functions of the Commission
- Harmonize and regulate salaries, wages, pensions, and allowances across the public service in accordance with the Wages and Compensation Commission Act, 2023.
- Review and standardize public sector salary structures to eliminate disparities, promote equity, and ensure fair compensation for all workers.
- Set and periodically review the national minimum wage to support fair labor practices and align compensation with economic realities.
- Resolve disputes and address inconsistencies in salary administration across Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), and other public institutions.
- Conduct job analysis, evaluation, and classification to ensure that roles are aligned with equitable and merit-based compensation frameworks.
- Develop compensation policies, guidelines, and frameworks to guide wage governance in the public sector.
- Monitor compliance with national compensation standards and ensure adherence to established wage regulations across public institutions.
- Provide technical and advisory services to MDAs, employers, and stakeholders on salary administration and compensation reforms.
- Conduct research and evidence-based studies to inform decision-making and support continuous improvement of the national wage system.
- Enhance transparency and accountability in wage management by providing accessible information, resources, and updates to citizens, employees, and stakeholders.