Official pay for Kenya’s public officers, one page per office or grade, each with basic pay, allowances, the effective date and the source.
State officers (SRC)
Set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission in its August 2023 gazette notices, effective 1 July 2023. SRC withdrew the planned July 2024 rise, so these rates still apply. Tap a heading to sort.
| Position | Gross monthly pay (KES) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| President of Kenya | 1,443,750 | SRC gazette, from 1 July 2023 |
| Deputy President of Kenya | 1,227,188 | SRC gazette, from 1 July 2023 |
| Speakers of the National Assembly and Senate | 1,185,327 | SRC gazette, from 1 July 2023 |
| Cabinet Secretary | 957,000 | SRC gazette, from 1 July 2023 |
| County Governor | 957,000 | SRC gazette, from 1 July 2023 |
| Constitutional Commission Chairs, Members and Independent Office Holders | 957,000 | SRC gazette, from 1 July 2023 |
| Principal Secretary | 792,519 | SRC gazette, from 1 July 2023 |
| Inspector-General of Police and police top command | 792,519 | SRC gazette, from 1 July 2023 |
| Majority and Minority Leaders in Parliament | 784,768 | SRC gazette, from 1 July 2023 |
| Member of Parliament (MP) | 725,502 | SRC gazette, from 1 July 2023 |
| Senator | 725,502 | SRC gazette, from 1 July 2023 |
| Deputy County Governor | 652,742 | SRC gazette, from 1 July 2023 |
| Speaker and Deputy Speaker of a County Assembly | 537,003 | SRC gazette, from 1 July 2023 |
| County Executive Committee Member (CEC) | 413,079 | SRC gazette, from 1 July 2023 |
| Member of County Assembly (MCA) | 154,481 | SRC gazette, from 1 July 2023 |
Teachers (TSC)
Indicative: TSC’s website could not be reached from our tools, so these are from TSC Circular 12/2026 as reproduced by education sites.
| TSC grade | Basic pay range (KES a month) |
|---|---|
| TSC grade B5 (Primary Teacher II) | 26,225 – 33,444 |
| TSC grade C1 (Primary Teacher I, Secondary Teacher III) | 32,423 – 41,072 |
| TSC grade C2 (Secondary Teacher II, Senior Teacher II) | 41,100 – 50,287 |
| TSC grade C3 (Secondary Teacher I, Senior Teacher I) | 48,754 – 62,659 |
| TSC grade C4 (Senior Master IV, Deputy Head Teacher II) | 57,667 – 72,988 |
| TSC grade C5 (Head Teacher, Senior Master III) | 68,948 – 82,160 |
| TSC grade D1 (Senior Head Teacher, Deputy Principal III) | 80,500 – 97,827 |
| TSC grade D2 (Deputy Principal II, Senior Master I) | 93,883 – 114,322 |
| TSC grade D3 (Principal, Deputy Principal I) | 107,634 – 131,405 |
| TSC grade D4 (Senior Principal) | 120,016 – 148,480 |
| TSC grade D5 (Chief Principal) | 133,351 – 164,977 |
Not yet covered
Police ranks below the top command, KDF, judges and magistrates, doctors and nurses, civil service job groups, lecturers, chiefs and state corporation CEOs are not covered yet because we could not find official pay scales published online for them (checked 14 Oct 2026).
Frequently asked questions
Who sets public salaries in Kenya?
SRC sets pay for State officers and advises on pay for other public officers, under Article 230 of the Constitution.
Who is the highest-paid public officer?
The President, at KES 1,443,750 gross a month.
Have State officer salaries risen since 2023?
No. SRC withdrew the increase planned for 1 July 2024 because of budget constraints, and its gazette notices page shows no later review as of 14 Oct 2026.
Sources
- SRC – Gazette notices (checked 14 Oct 2026)
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