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Chief Of Staff County Government Salary

As of 2023, the salary of a Chief of Staff in a county government in Kenya varies depending on several factors. The salary scale is determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), which is responsible for setting and reviewing the salaries and allowances of all state officers.

The Chief of Staff is considered a state officer and falls under the “Executive and Senior Legislative” category of state officers. This means that their salary is determined by the SRC’s guidelines for state officers in this category.

The salary of a Chief of Staff is also influenced by the level of the county government they serve in. Counties in Kenya are divided into four categories: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4. The salary scales for state officers in each level of government are different.

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According to the SRC’s 2021/2022 salary structure, the Chief of Staff’s basic salary in a Level 1 county government is Kshs. 130,910 per month. The Chief of Staff in a Level 2 county government earns a basic salary of Kshs. 158,340 per month, while those in Level 3 and Level 4 county governments earn Kshs. 193,410 and Kshs. 249,900 per month, respectively.

Chief Of Staff Allowances and Benefits

In addition to their basic salary, the Chief of Staff is entitled to several allowances and benefits. These allowances and benefits include:

  1. House allowance: This allowance is given to the Chief of Staff to cater to their accommodation needs. The allowance varies depending on the level of the county government. In a Level 1 county government, the house allowance is Kshs. 28,000 per month, while in Level 4, it is Kshs. 50,000 per month.
  2. Commuter allowance: This allowance is given to the Chief of Staff to cater to their transportation needs to and from work. The allowance varies depending on the level of the county government. In a Level 1 county government, the commuter allowance is Kshs. 16,000 per month, while in Level 4, it is Kshs. 30,000 per month.
  3. Leave allowance: This is an allowance given to the Chief of Staff when they go on leave. The allowance is equivalent to one month’s basic salary.
  4. Medical cover: The COS is entitled to comprehensive medical cover for themselves and their dependents.
  5. Pension: The Chief of Staff is a state officer and is entitled to a pension after retirement. The pension is calculated as a percentage of their final basic salary and is paid monthly.

It is important to note that the salaries of state officers are subject to review by the SRC from time to time. Therefore, the figures provided above may change in the future.

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In conclusion, the salary of a COS in a county government in Kenya varies depending on the level of the county government they serve in. The basic salary ranges from Kshs. 130,910 per month in Level 1 county governments to Kshs. 249,900 per month in Level 4 county governments.

The Chief of Staff is also entitled to several allowances and benefits, including house allowance, commuter allowance, leave allowance, medical cover, and pension.

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