SRC revised perdiem Rates. The wages and Remuneration Commission SRC is responsible for paying wages and allowances to state and public officials.
Daily Subsistence Allowances (DSA) for local travel are paid to public and state authorities as per diem rates.
SRC has worked diligently to standardize, regulate, and eradicate current variances in DSA payments to police attending functions at various County Headquarters.
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SRC revised perdiem Rates
The standardization assures consistency, equity, and fairness in the administration of this lenient provision in the public sector.
Payment of the Daily Subsistence Allowance (Local Travel).
As a result, the following rates will be applied to this money:
All State and other Public Officers in the Public Service will be subject to review.
All other previous Circulars on the subject will be rendered ineffective immediately, and corresponding
Accounting Officers will be held personally liable for the proper management of this facilitative benefit.
Salaries for public servants working at County Governments; 
Hardship allowances
Hardship allowances compensate for the high cost of living in designated hardship zones.
The amount is distributed uniformly to all civil personnel in the same job group.
- A: Ksh. 2,800
- B and C: Ksh. 3,000
- D: Ksh. 3,300
- E: Ksh. 3,700
- F: Ksh. 4,300
- G: Ksh. 5,700
- H: Ksh. 6,600
- J: Ksh. 8,200
- K: Ksh. 10,900
- L: Ksh. 12,300
- M: Ksh. 14,650
- N: Ksh. 17,100
- P: Ksh. 27,300
- Q: Ksh. 31,500
- R: Ksh. 38,100
- S: Ksh. 45,000
- T: Ksh. 60,000
House allowances
Every civil servant is entitled to a dwelling allowance to cover the expense of living in a specific area.
The amount granted varies based on where you live.
Nairobi prices are higher than other areas since the cost of living in Kenya’s capital is significantly greater than in other cities and towns.
- A to C: Ksh. 3,750
- D: Ksh. 4,125
- E and F: Ksh. 4,500
- G and H: Ksh. 6,750
- J: Ksh. 10,000
- K: Ksh. 16,500
- L and M: Ksh. 28,000
- N: Ksh. 35,000
- P and Q: Ksh. 45,000
- R: Ksh. 50,000
- S: Ksh. 60,000
- T: Ksh. 80,000
Major county headquarters receive house allowances that are more than in other areas but less than in Nairobi.
The standard rates are stated below for each job group.
- A to C: Ksh. 3,125
- D: Ksh. 3,375
- E and F: Ksh. 3,730
- G and H: Ksh. 4,500
- J: Ksh. 7,500
- K: Ksh. 12,800
- L and M: Ksh. 22,000
- N: Ksh. 25,500
- P and Q: Ksh. 28,000
- R: Ksh. 35,000
- S: Ksh. 56,000
The county headquarters of Embu, Kisii, Lodwar, Nanyuki, Nakuru, Garissa, Eldoret, Kericho, Machakos, Kakamega, and Nyeri.
Below is a list of these locations’ rates.
- A to C: Ksh. 2,500
- D: Ksh. 2,750
- E: Ksh. 2,960
- F: Ksh. 3,000
- G and H: Ksh. 3,850
- J: Ksh. 5,800
- K: Ksh. 9,600
- L and M: Ksh. 16,500
- N: Ksh. 18,000
- P and Q: Ksh. 21,000
- R: Ksh. 25,000
- S: Ksh. 52,000
OTHER AREAS
Below is a list of all additional Kenyan areas’ house allowances, excluding those in the previous clusters.
- A to C: Ksh. 2,250
- D: Ksh. 2,375
- E and F: Ksh. 2,700
- G and H: Ksh. 3,200
- J: Ksh. 4,200
- K: Ksh. 7,500
- L and M: Ksh. 13,000
- N: Ksh. 15,400
- P and Q: Ksh. 16,800
- R: Ksh. 20,000
When traveling for work, all Kenyan civil personnel are entitled to the regular per diem rates.
The sum provided covers lodging, meals, and other costs related to business travel.
