How Much Kenyan Police Officers Earn in 2026 by Rank

The Kenya National Police Service (NPS) implemented a revised salary structure for 2026, improving the pay of officers across all ranks. The pay aligns with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), which aims to boost morale and align police pay with respective responsibilities.

The police salaries are categorized according to rank, job group, and level of responsibility of the respective officers.

Entry-level officers earn lower basic pay, which rises steadily with promotion, experience, and academic qualifications. 

The officers also receive various allowances that enhance their overall monthly income, depending on their posting and operational duties. 

Police Ranks and Career Progression

The Kenya Police Service has a clear hierarchy that determines command responsibility, promotion, and pay. From highest to lowest, which include;

Commissioned Officers

 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs)

Job Groups and Entry Requirements

Officers are classified into job groups based on their education level, experience, and rank.

Entry-level constables, also called fresh graduates who are recruited with O-level certificates, are placed in Job Group F.

Those with Diplomas are placed in Job Groups G and H.

Degree holders joining the service as cadet officers enter at Job Group J.

Higher job groups, ranging from K to R and S, are attained through promotions and increased leadership responsibilities.

Revised Kenya Police Salary Scale

The Pay Groups (PG) are assigned to every job group to help determine salary and career progression.

Specialized units such as the GSU, DQ, border security, and peacekeeping missions also attract an additional Special duty allowance.

The estimated Police pay

Senior police ranks, like the inspector general of police, receive higher pay than the entry-level officers.

The table below estimates the monthly gross salary of the officers.