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County government salary scales in Kenya: 29 advertised posts
How county public service boards state pay, with 29 current posts on scales from KSh 25,420 to KSh 139,790 a month and the yearly steps explained.
County public service board adverts state pay as a scale: a starting salary, the yearly increment and the top of the scale. This page lists 29 posts from current adverts by County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet, County Government of Nakuru that were open on Work.ke in early October 2026, so you can see what each job group pays before you apply.
| Advert | Stated pay (KSh/month) | Location and source |
|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain Management Assistant IV | 25,420–33,170 (salary scale with yearly steps) | Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya · County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet |
| Assistant Office Administrator III | 25,420–33,170 (salary scale with yearly steps) | Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya · County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet |
| Supply Chain Management Assistant III | 27,900–36,680 (salary scale with yearly steps) | Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya · County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet |
| Human Resource Assistant III | 28,620–37,100 (salary scale with yearly steps) | Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya · County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet |
| Administration Officer II | 28,620–37,100 (salary scale with yearly steps) | Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya · County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet |
| Inspector Electrical | 28,620–37,100 (salary scale with yearly steps) | Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya · County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet |
| Library Assistant II | 28,620–37,100 (salary scale with yearly steps) | Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya · County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet |
| Tourism Assistant III | 28,620–37,100 (salary scale with yearly steps) | Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya · County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet |
| Records Management Officer III | 28,620–37,100 (salary scale with yearly steps) | Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya · County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet |
| Human Resource Management and Development Officer II | 34,420–46,120 (salary scale with yearly steps) | Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya · County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet |
| Accountant II | 34,420–46,120 (salary scale with yearly steps) | Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya · County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet |
| Supply Chain Management Officer II | 34,420–46,120 (salary scale with yearly steps) | Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya · County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet |
| Social Development Officer II | 34,420–46,120 (salary scale with yearly steps) | Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya · County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet |
| Tourism Officer II | 34,420–46,120 (salary scale with yearly steps) | Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya · County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet |
| Accountant I | 41,420–57,230 (salary scale with yearly steps) | Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya · County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet |
| Economist II/Statistician II | 41,420–57,230 (salary scale with yearly steps) | Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya · County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet |
| Environment and Natural Resources Officer | 41,420–57,230 (salary scale with yearly steps) | Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya · County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet |
| Senior Social Development Assistant | 41,420–57,230 | Nakuru · County Government of Nakuru |
| Chief Sports Technician | 41,420–57,230 | Nakuru · County Government of Nakuru |
| Senior Assistant Social Development Officer | 46,120–65,860 | Nakuru · County Government of Nakuru |
| Senior Human Resource Assistant | 46,120–65,860 | Nakuru · County Government of Nakuru |
| Principal Sports Officer | 60,080–96,130 | Nakuru · County Government of Nakuru |
| Principal Social Development Officer | 60,080–96,130 | Nakuru · County Government of Nakuru |
| Senior Assistant Director Social Development | 105,570–139,790 | Nakuru · County Government of Nakuru |
Each range runs from the first to the last point of the advertised scale. County basic salary excludes allowances such as house and commuter allowance, which are paid separately where they apply. None of the figures is net take-home pay.
How to read a county salary scale
A figure such as Ksh 28,620 x 1,110 – 29,730, taken from an Elgeyo Marakwet advert, means the post starts at KSh 28,620 a month and rises by KSh 1,110 to KSh 29,730 at the next step. New appointees normally start at the bottom of the scale unless the advert says otherwise.
The job group or grade in the title (for example Officer III, II or I) decides the scale. The same title with a lower Roman numeral is the more senior, better-paid post.
What the adverts show
Across the 29 posts, scales run from KSh 25,420 at the bottom to KSh 139,790 at the top. Assistant posts start lowest, at about KSh 25,000 to 29,000. Officer I, accountant and librarian posts start at KSh 41,420, and a senior assistant director post in Nakuru tops the list.
Before you apply
Public service adverts usually ask shortlisted candidates for clearance documents, such as a KRA tax compliance certificate and a certificate of good conduct. Read the advert for the exact list and start early, because they take time.
Check the closing date and the exact advert number. County recruitment documents can list many posts with similar titles and different scales.
Sources
Checked 3 October 2026. Each figure retains the period and scope of its source.
- Supply Chain Management Assistant IV — County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet, original advert
- Assistant Office Administrator III — County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet, original advert
- Supply Chain Management Assistant III — County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet, original advert
- Human Resource Assistant III — County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet, original advert
- Administration Officer II — County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet, original advert
- Inspector Electrical — County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet, original advert
- Library Assistant II — County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet, original advert
- Tourism Assistant III — County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet, original advert
- Records Management Officer III — County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet, original advert
- Human Resource Management and Development Officer II — County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet, original advert
- Accountant II — County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet, original advert
- Supply Chain Management Officer II — County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet, original advert
- Social Development Officer II — County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet, original advert
- Tourism Officer II — County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet, original advert
- Accountant I — County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet, original advert
- Economist II/Statistician II — County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet, original advert
- Environment and Natural Resources Officer — County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet, original advert
- Senior Social Development Assistant — County Government of Nakuru, original advert
- Chief Sports Technician — County Government of Nakuru, original advert
- Senior Assistant Social Development Officer — County Government of Nakuru, original advert
- Senior Human Resource Assistant — County Government of Nakuru, original advert
- Principal Sports Officer — County Government of Nakuru, original advert
- Principal Social Development Officer — County Government of Nakuru, original advert
- Senior Assistant Director Social Development — County Government of Nakuru, original advert
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