The County Governor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Governor | KES 574,200 | KES 200,000 | Official car | KES 182,800 | KES 957,000 |
Effective date: 1 July 2023 (Gazette Notice No. 10348 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1 July 2024, but withdrew it in July 2024 because the National Treasury had no budget after the Finance Bill 2024 was withdrawn.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
- Official car (Governor and Deputy: up to 3,000cc; CEC members: up to 2,000cc, or KES 24,000 a month commuter allowance until a car is available)
- Medical cover: Governor and Deputy inpatient KES 10 million, outpatient KES 300,000; CEC members inpatient KES 3 million, outpatient KES 200,000
- Service gratuity of 31% of annual pensionable emoluments, or a pension scheme set by SRC
- Car loan and mortgage at 3%: Governor KES 10M / 40M, Deputy KES 6M / 30M, CEC member KES 4M / 20M
- Airtime: Governor KES 20,000, Deputy KES 15,000, CEC member KES 10,000 a month
- Annual leave allowance: Governor and Deputy KES 50,000; CEC member KES 35,000
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 County Governor 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 CXXVI No. 109, 19 July 2024 (Gazette Notices 9060–9065): FY 2024/25 increases withdrawn; FY 2023/24 rates continue (checked 14 Oct 2026)
More: All public salaries in Kenya · CEO salaries · PAYE calculator
