The government has confirmed a new salary increase for civil servants effective July 1, 2026, under the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
The adjustment, approved by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), is aimed at helping public workers cope with the rising cost of living while improving overall compensation.
All national government employees across job grades (CSG4 to CSG16) will benefit. The review covers basic salary, house allowance, commuter allowance, and leave allowance, with assurance that no worker will earn less than their current pay.
Senior officers are expected to receive the largest increases, while mid-level employees gain significantly from improved allowances. Lower grades will also see modest but meaningful increments.
Leave allowance has been revised into a tiered system based on job group, while house allowance remains structured in three clusters depending on location, with Nairobi attracting the highest rates.
The new pay structure takes effect in July 2026 and will be reflected in August salaries. However, actual take-home pay will vary due to statutory deductions such as taxes and other contributions.
