In Kenya, all civil servants are grouped into various job groups so that they can be easily compensated come the end of the month. A Job group in Kenya is like a class that only houses people with a standard skill set and education level. According to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, there are about 18 Job Groups to which each member of the Public Service Commission (PSC) is assigned. The Job Groups in Kenya are assigned letters from A to T, and at times, they are also known as CPSB, ranging from CPSB 1 to CPSB 18.
The Job Group R is one of the highest-paying Job Groups in Kenya. In most cases, civil servants at this level have many years of experience and are assistants to those in the higher offices. So, how much do Job Group R employees earn in Kenya? Well, this guide will answer that question and walk you through the various allowances and benefits they receive.
Job Groub R Salary Scale
Job Group R sits in better Job Group Q and S, the Third highest Job Group in Kenya as Provided by the SRC. Members of this pay gap earn a basic salary of Ksh 121,430 without any allowances or deductions.
The best thing is that as you stay in the profession with time, your rank will climb, and you will even earn more than that. On top of their basic salaries, Job Group R civil servants are also entitled to various allowances. These are;
Housing allowance
While not mandatory to all, the housing allowance for Job Group R varies from one county to another and ranges from Ksh 20,000 lowest to as high as Ksh 50,000. Housing allowance is meant to compensate for the harsh economic conditions that differ from one country to another. Majorly, those in more developed Counties, especially Nairobi, will earn more allowances than their counterparts in other less developed countries.
The SRC has put the housing allowance into 4 clusters as follows:
- Cluster 1 (Nairobi): Ksh 50,000
- Cluster 2 (Major Towns like Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru): Ksh 35,000
- Cluster 3 (County Headquarters): Ksh 25,000
- Cluster 4 (Other Regions): Ksh 20,000
Hardship Allowance
Civil servants working in areas classified as hardship zones are entitled to a hardship allowance. For Job Group R, the hardship allowance is Ksh 38,100 per month.
Hardship zones are typically remote or underdeveloped areas with limited basic infrastructure and service access. These counties are:
- Garissa County
- Isiolo County
- Turkana County
- Wajir County
- Samburu County
- West Pokot County
- Mandera County
- Marsabit County
- Kilifi County
- Lamu County
- Kwale County
- Taita Taveta County
- Tana River County
Commuter Allowance
A commuter allowance is provided to cover transportation costs only to eligible members. For Job Grop R civil servants, the monthly commuter allowance is Ksh between 16,000 and Ksh 20,000. Again, the amount varies from one county to the exact role of the department you are working in.
Leave Allowance
All members of the public service commission are nailed to a leave allowance, which is issued once a year only and lasts for a month. During this time, they will still receive their normal salaries; for Group R, the basic pay is Ksh 121,430.
While the above is the most common type of allowance, other types they can receive are the per Diem rates, which are paid for local travel only, especially when using a government car. It ranges from as low as Ksh 8,400 in the Cluster 4 counties to as high as Ksh 14,000 per day in Cluster 1 counties. There is a disability allowance of Ksh 20,000 available to all persons with disabilities who are registered with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD)
Conclusion
Job Group R is one of Kenya’s highest-paying civil servants categories. The basic salary range for people in the Job Group R in Kenya is Ksh 121,430, but with allowances and other things factored in, the Gross salary of Ksh 234,450. However, the exact figure varies from one county to another. You should be aware of that. Well, we hope that this article has been informative to you. All the best
