The government completed the final phase of a three-year salary review for police officers, with Police Constables receiving a monthly basic salary increase of up to KSh 1,890 under the revised pay structure.
The review, which also covers officers in the Kenya Prisons Service, marked the end of a phased salary adjustment that began in July 2024 after President William Ruto approved recommendations aimed at improving the welfare and working conditions of uniformed officers.
The revised police salary structure covers 10 pay grades, with adjustments varying according to an officer’s rank and position within the salary scale.
Under the new salary structure, Police Constables in Pay Grade One (PG1) will now earn a minimum basic monthly salary of KSh 29,360, up from KSh 27,470, while Corporals in PG2 will receive KSh 35,580, compared to the previous KSh 33,690.
For Sergeants in PG3, the minimum basic salary has increased from KSh 44,595 to KSh 46,380, while Senior Sergeants in PG4 will earn KSh 50,600, up from KSh 48,815.
Inspectors in PG5 will receive a minimum of KSh 55,075, compared to KSh 53,290, while Chief Inspectors in PG6 will earn KSh 61,495, up from KSh 59,710.
Assistant Superintendents of Police in PG7 will now earn KSh 66,565, compared to KSh 64,780, while Superintendents in PG8 will receive KSh 76,565, up from KSh 74,780.
Senior Superintendents in PG9 will earn a minimum basic monthly salary of KSh 88,925, compared to KSh 87,140, while Assistant Inspectors General in PG10 will receive KSh 98,715, up from KSh 96,930.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen had assured officers that the government would complete the final phase of the review during the current financial year.
“We committed ourselves that the third and final phase of the salary review will be implemented this financial year. We have kept that promise because the welfare of our officers remains a top priority,” Murkomen said during a past engagement with officers.
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Kenya Police Salary Scales After July 2026 Review
The revised minimum monthly basic salaries are as follows:
| Pay grade | Police rank | Previous minimum salary | New minimum salary | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG1 | Police Constable | KSh 27,470 | KSh 29,360 | KSh 1,890 |
| PG2 | Corporal | KSh 33,690 | KSh 35,580 | KSh 1,890 |
| PG3 | Sergeant | KSh 44,595 | KSh 46,380 | KSh 1,785 |
| PG4 | Senior Sergeant | KSh 48,815 | KSh 50,600 | KSh 1,785 |
| PG5 | Inspector | KSh 53,290 | KSh 55,075 | KSh 1,785 |
| PG6 | Chief Inspector | KSh 59,710 | KSh 61,495 | KSh 1,785 |
| PG7 | Assistant Superintendent of Police | KSh 64,780 | KSh 66,565 | KSh 1,785 |
| PG8 | Superintendent of Police | KSh 74,780 | KSh 76,565 | KSh 1,785 |
| PG9 | Senior Superintendent of Police | KSh 87,140 | KSh 88,925 | KSh 1,785 |
| PG10 | Assistant Inspector General of Police | KSh 96,930 | KSh 98,715 | KSh 1,785 |
Allowances Paid to Police Officers
Besides the revised basic salaries, officers are entitled to various allowances approved under the applicable remuneration structure.
These include house allowance, commuter allowance, prisons allowance, housing supplementation, entertainment allowance, extraneous allowance, domestic servant allowance and annual leave allowance.
The amounts depend on an officer’s grade, duty station and eligibility.
For instance, a Police Constable in PG1 receives a monthly house allowance of KSh 9,500 when stationed in Nairobi, KSh 7,000 in Cluster Two towns and KSh 5,500 in other areas.
The officer also receives a commuter allowance of KSh 3,000 and a prisons allowance of KSh 7,000, according to the figures provided in the salary review material.
Higher-ranking officers receive different allowance rates depending on their grades and deployment.
Commuter allowances range from KSh 3,000 for PG1 officers to KSh 12,000 for officers in PG10.
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Why the Government Reviewed Police Salaries
The salary review followed recommendations by the task force led by former Chief Justice David Maraga, which President Ruto established in December 2022 to examine the welfare and working conditions of security officers.
The task force examined remuneration, housing, promotions, medical cover and other welfare concerns affecting officers in the National Police Service, Kenya Prisons Service and National Youth Service.
It identified poor pay, inadequate housing, delayed promotions and limited welfare support as issues affecting officers’ morale. It recommended a phased salary review over three years to spread the cost of implementation.
Speaking while receiving the task force report, Ruto pledged to implement its recommendations.
“Our security officers deserve better working conditions because they play a critical role in safeguarding our country. We will progressively implement the recommendations of this report to improve their welfare and effectiveness,” Ruto said.
The government structured the salary review to give priority to junior officers, who make up a large share of the country’s security workforce.
Besides police salary adjustments, the task force recommended changes to police housing, promotions, healthcare, insurance, equipment, counselling services and career progression.
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