The Auditor-General earns a gross salary of KES 957,000 a month (KES 11,484,000 a year), as set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). That is a basic salary of KES 574,200, a house allowance of KES 200,000 and a salary market adjustment of KES 182,800. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auditor-General | KES 574,200 | KES 200,000 | Official car | KES 182,800 | KES 957,000 |
| Chairperson, IEBC | KES 574,200 | KES 200,000 | Official car | KES 182,800 | KES 957,000 |
| Controller of Budget | KES 475,511 | KES 150,000 | Official car | KES 167,008 | KES 792,519 |
| Director of Public Prosecutions | KES 475,511 | KES 150,000 | Official car | KES 167,008 | KES 792,519 |
| Vice-Chairperson and Members, IEBC | KES 475,511 | KES 150,000 | Official car | KES 167,008 | KES 792,519 |
| Chairperson: KNCHR, NLC, CRA, PSC, SRC, TSC, NPSC, CAJ, NGEC | KES 475,511 | KES 150,000 | Official car | KES 167,008 | KES 792,519 |
| Vice-Chairperson and Members of those commissions | KES 404,400 | KES 100,000 | Official car | KES 169,600 | KES 674,000 |
| Registrar of Political Parties | KES 404,400 | KES 100,000 | Official car | KES 169,600 | KES 674,000 |
| Commission Secretary/CEO: EACC, CRA, PSC, TSC, IEBC, NPSC | KES 404,400 | KES 100,000 | Official car | KES 169,600 | KES 674,000 |
| Other Commission Secretaries/CEOs who are State officers | KES 391,645 | KES 100,000 | Official car | KES 161,097 | KES 652,742 |
| Data Protection Commissioner | KES 385,275 | KES 100,000 | Official car | KES 156,850 | KES 642,125 |
Effective date: 1 July 2023 (Gazette Notice No. 10349 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1 July 2024, but withdrew it in July 2024 because the National Treasury had no budget after the Finance Bill 2024 was withdrawn.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.
Allowances and benefits
- Benefits such as official transport, medical cover and retirement benefits are set out in Gazette Notice No. 10349 of 9 August 2023 (see source)
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 Auditor-General earn per month?
KES 957,000 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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