🇰🇪 Market Updated March 2, 2026

Government and Defence Salaries in Kenya

Explore comprehensive salary data, career paths, and job opportunities in the government and defence sector across Kenya based on real-time market data.

Avg Category Salary / year
1,994,890 KES
Highest Salary / year
3,071,100 KES
Entry Level / year
1,053,900 KES

Job Roles & Compensation

Job TitleSalary / year (KES)Salary / year (USD)National Tier
Government Affairs Director 3,071,100 KES $23,363.52 Top 10%
International Cooperation Specialist 2,941,000 KES $22,373.77 Top 10%
Government Affairs Representative 2,844,200 KES $21,637.36 Top 10%
Government Relations Associate 2,629,100 KES $20,000.98 Top 10%
Government Affairs Advisor 2,593,900 KES $19,733.2 Top 10%
Government Property Inspector 2,557,100 KES $19,453.24 Top 10%
Government Officer 2,495,600 KES $18,985.38 Top 10%
Electoral Project Coordinator 2,362,300 KES $17,971.29 Top 10%
Public Affairs Specialist 2,207,600 KES $16,794.4 Top 10%
Military Personnel 2,052,200 KES $15,612.19 Top 10%
Defense Officer 1,942,700 KES $14,779.17 Top 10%
VAT Fraud Investigator 1,741,800 KES $13,250.81 Top 10%
Federal Government Worker 1,678,300 KES $12,767.73 Top 10%
Army Officer 1,537,500 KES $11,696.59 Top 10%
Armed Forces Officer 1,500,800 KES $11,417.4 Top 10%
Police Constable 1,450,700 KES $11,036.26 Top 10%
Soldier 1,380,400 KES $10,501.45 Middle 40%
Public Information Officer 1,333,900 KES $10,147.7 Middle 40%
Cartographer 1,259,300 KES $9,580.17 Middle 40%
Customs Officer 1,259,300 KES $9,580.17 Middle 40%
Rifleman 1,053,900 KES $8,017.59 Middle 40%

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