The Principal Secretary earns a gross salary of KES 792,519 a month (KES 9,510,228 a year), as set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). That is a basic salary of KES 475,511, a house allowance of KES 150,000 and a salary market adjustment of KES 167,008. Commuter allowance is not paid because the office comes with official transport.
Monthly pay
| Position | Basic salary | House allowance | Commuter | Salary market adjustment | Gross monthly pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Secretary | KES 475,511 | KES 150,000 | Official car | KES 167,008 | KES 792,519 |
Effective date: 1 July 2023 (Gazette Notice No. 10346 of 9 August 2023, Table 1). SRC had set a further rise from 1 July 2024, but withdrew it in July 2024 because the National Treasury had no budget after the Finance Bill 2024 was withdrawn. The 2023/24 rates continue to apply. SRC’s gazette notices page shows no later review as of 14 Oct 2026.
PSs for Interior, the National Treasury and Foreign Affairs get a Special Responsibility Allowance of KES 100,000 a month. Car loan up to KES 8 million and mortgage up to KES 35 million at 3%.
Allowances and benefits
- Official transport (the President and Deputy President under government transport policy; other officers an official car of up to 3,000cc)
- Annual medical cover for the officer, one spouse and up to four children: inpatient KES 10 million, outpatient KES 300,000, maternity KES 150,000, dental KES 75,000, optical KES 75,000
- Service gratuity of 31% of annual pensionable emoluments for the term served, or a pension scheme where SRC sets one (the President and Deputy President are covered by their own retirement benefits Acts)
- Group life and group personal accident cover of three times annual pensionable emoluments
- Airtime of up to KES 20,000 a month
- Annual leave allowance of KES 50,000
Figures are gross, before PAYE and other deductions. Daily subsistence allowance for travel is paid at rates SRC sets separately.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Principal Secretary earn per month?
KES 792,519 gross a month, per SRC’s 2023 gazette notice, effective 1 July 2023.
Who sets this salary?
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission, under Article 230 of the Constitution. Any pay or benefit not in the gazette notice is not payable unless SRC sets it.
Is the salary taxed?
Yes. State officers pay PAYE and statutory deductions like other employees. Use our PAYE calculator to estimate net pay.
Sources
- SRC – Kenya Gazette Vol. CXXV No. 177, 9 August 2023 (Gazette Notices 10346–10352): remuneration of State officers, Third Review Cycle (checked 14 Oct 2026)
- SRC – Kenya Gazette Vol. CXXVI No. 109, 19 July 2024 (Gazette Notices 9060–9065): FY 2024/25 increases withdrawn; FY 2023/24 rates continue (checked 14 Oct 2026)
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