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Driver salary in Kenya: 2026 minimum wage by vehicle class
Monthly minimum wages for car and light van, medium-sized and heavy commercial vehicle drivers under Kenya's corrected 2026 General Order, by workplace zone.
Driver pay depends on the vehicle class, applicable industry order and workplace. The current General Order separates cars and light vans, medium-sized vehicles and heavy commercial vehicles. The table below uses the 2026 statutory monthly rates; agricultural drivers have a separate schedule.
| Driver category | Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret cities | All former municipalities and the town councils of Mavoko, Ruiru and Limuru | All other areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Printing, bakery and plywood machine operator; sawmill dresser; shop assistant; machine tool operator; dough maker; table hand baker or confectioner; copy typist; car and light van driver | 24,358.73 | 22,481.83 | 18,582.41 |
| Tailor and medium-sized vehicle driver | 30,634.69 | 28,155.87 | 25,105.72 |
| Cashier, heavy commercial vehicle driver and salesman driver | 40,724.23 | 38,323.71 | 35,932.75 |
The 2026 General Order schedule, as corrected by Legal Notice 108 of 2026, replaces the 2024 schedule from 1 May 2026. These are occupation-specific minimum basic rates, not average driver earnings or net pay.
Confirm the vehicle class and industry
Read the vehicle category in the original job advert and compare it with the exact Gazette occupation. A delivery title does not by itself identify the applicable vehicle class. Agricultural tractor, combine harvester and lorry roles are listed separately in Legal Notice 109 of 2026.
Check what the offer includes
The General Order table excludes housing allowance. Ask about accommodation, overtime, travel expenses and deductions separately. County or other public-sector driver adverts may quote a different grade-specific scale; compare them as separate employment terms rather than a national average.
Sources
Checked 8 October 2026. Each figure retains the period and scope of its source.
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