Minimum wage in Kenya
9,628.07 KES per month1
per monthGeneral rate since May 1, 2026
No scheduled increase on record.
2 rates in force
Rates by worker type, industry and employer size
The highest rate that fits the job applies.
| Applies to | Rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|
Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret citiesSource: Regulation of Wages (General) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order, 2026, Legal Notice No. 108 of 2026 (Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 160 of 26 June 2026), under the Labour Institutions Actmessenger 18,047.40 868.44 161.34 16,650.95 797.80 147.45 9,628.07 487.94 90.17
Verified September 27, 2026 | 18,047.40 KES/ monthMay 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Former municipalities and the town councils of Mavoko, Ruiru and LimuruSource: Regulation of Wages (General) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order, 2026, Legal Notice No. 108 of 2026 (Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 160 of 26 June 2026), under the Labour Institutions Actmessenger 18,047.40 868.44 161.34 16,650.95 797.80 147.45 9,628.07 487.94 90.17
Verified September 27, 2026 | 16,650.95 KES/ monthMay 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
2024 to 2026
History
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| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
StandardSource: Regulation of Wages (General) (Amendment) Order, 2024, Legal Notice No. 164 of 2024messenger 16113.75 775.39 144.054 14866.92 712.32 131.652 8596.494 435.66 80.507
Verified September 27, 2026 | 8,596.494 KES/ monthNovember 1, 2024 – May 1, 2026 | November 1, 2024 | May 1, 2026 |
Earlier rules by employer size, worker type and condition (2)
| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret citiesSource: Regulation of Wages (General) (Amendment) Order, 2024, Legal Notice No. 164 of 2024messenger 16113.75 775.39 144.054 14866.92 712.32 131.652 8596.494 435.66 80.507
Verified September 27, 2026 | 16,113.75 KES/ monthNovember 1, 2024 – May 1, 2026 | November 1, 2024 | May 1, 2026 |
Former municipalities and the town councils of Mavoko, Ruiru and LimuruSource: Regulation of Wages (General) (Amendment) Order, 2024, Legal Notice No. 164 of 2024messenger 16113.75 775.39 144.054 14866.92 712.32 131.652 8596.494 435.66 80.507
Verified September 27, 2026 | 14,866.92 KES/ monthNovember 1, 2024 – May 1, 2026 | November 1, 2024 | May 1, 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Kenya?
9,628.07 KES per month since May 1, 2026.
Is the minimum wage in Kenya increasing?
No increase is scheduled on record as of October 1, 2026. Inflation-indexed jurisdictions announce the next figure a few months before it takes effect.
1 level of law
How this rate is resolved
The highest minimum that covers the work location applies.
Employers must pay the highest minimum that covers the work location. WageTable checks each level in turn:
- Kenya
Kenya sets 3 rules of its own. Year pages: 2026, 2027.
Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources
No single national minimum wage. The Regulation of Wages (General) Order and the Regulation of Wages (Agricultural Industry) Order under Labour Institutions Act s 46 set monthly, daily and hourly minima per occupation in three area tiers (Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret cities; former municipalities and Mavoko, Ruiru, Limuru town councils; all other areas). Published rows are the general labourer (lowest grade) monthly figure for the city tier only. Orders since 2017 took effect 1 May 2017, 1 May 2018, 1 May 2022, 1 November 2024 and 1 May 2026.
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