Check Out Salary Of Chiefs And Assistant Chiefs In Kenya

In Kenya, chiefs and assistant chiefs are public servants employed by the Public Service Commission (PSC) under the Ministry of Interior.

They serve as grassroots administrators, handling community dispute resolution, law enforcement coordination, and government program implementation at the location chief and sub-location assistant chief levels.

Their salaries are regulated by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) and can vary based on factors like experience, location, and performance.

As of 2025, basic monthly salaries remain modest but are supplemented by allowances e.g., housing, risk/hardship, and commuter allowances) and benefits such as pensions and job security.

Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs are among the lowest paid government employees in Kenya.

Chiefs: Basic monthly salary ranges from KSh 30,000 to KSh 70,000, depending on seniority and experience. Entry-level chiefs typically start at around KSh 30,000–40,000, while more experienced ones can reach up to KSh 70,000.

Assistant Chiefs: Basic monthly salary ranges from KSh 25,000 to KSh 47,000, with most earning between KSh 26,000 and KSh 40,000. Top earners (90th percentile) report up to KSh 40,000–47,000.

Assistant Chiefs deputize the chiefs and are paid slightly more than half of what their seniors take home per month. With a KCSE certificate, one will easily become an Assistant Chief.

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