County Government Job Groups and Salaries 2025/2026

County Government Job Groups and Salaries 2025/2026: Government jobs are some of the most sought-after because workers can advance and go higher in terms of promotions, get fair salaries that increase with each level and can also get a chance to give back to the society, especially for those in the health or education sectors.

However, many job seekers often get confused about what “job groups” mean and how salaries are actually determined. This article would explain the various County Government Job Groups and Salaries for 2025/2026, in order to help you understand where you fit before applying.

Overview of County Government Job Groups

The County Government of Kenya, just like the national government, uses a classification system that is popularly known as “Job Groups” to rank public service positions and each of these job groups has a certain level of responsibility and salary scale.

There are about 18 main job groups, from Group A (the lowest) to Group T (the highest). The higher the job group, the greater the pay and the more qualifications or experience that is required.

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County Government Job Groups Conversion

The new grading structure which took effect in 2020 involved changing the former alphabetical Job Groups (A to T) into a shorter, clearer numerical system called the County Public Service Board (CPSB) Grades, which run from CPSB 18 (the lowest) to CPSB 1 (the highest).

Each of the job groups has its own set of duties, qualifications, and years of experience required. The job groups are as follows:

In the support & junior clerical staff conversion, old Groups A to F were converted to grades CPSB 18 to CPSB 13. This level represented the lowest cadre/entry level and usually required KCSE certificates or basic vocational training.
In the lower to mid-level professional conversion, old Groups G to K convert into the grades of CPSB 12 to CPSB 9. This is the entry point for Diploma and Degree holders which cover technical, administrative, and supervisory roles.
In the senior management & specialist conversion, old groups L to P were converted to the grades of CPSB 8 to CPSB 5. These are positions for senior officers and directors who have several years of experience and have special training or advanced qualifications.
In the top management & executive conversion, old groups Q to T were converted to the highest-tier grades of CPSB 4 to CPSB 1. This level is for top management and political appointments such as Chief Officers, CEC Members, and other executive roles within the County Government.

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County Government Salary Scales 2025/2026

The table below shows the salary scales per grades:

Job Group (Old)	County Equivalent (CPSB)	Job Title	Min. Basic Monthly Salary (KES)	Level / Cadre
A – C	CPSB 18 – 16	Office Messenger, Cleaner, Support Staff	13,280 – 13,830	Lowest cadre / Entry level
D	CPSB 15	Driver III, Clerical Officer III	14,610	Semi-skilled support staff
E	CPSB 14	Senior Clerical Officer, Artisan	15,670	Junior support staff
F	CPSB 13	Assistant Office Administrator II, Receptionist	16,890	Support staff (Junior Officer)
G	CPSB 12	Administrative Assistant, Accountant II	22,270	Lower-level professional
H	CPSB 11	Records Officer II, Human Resource Assistant	25,470	Junior professional
J	CPSB 10	ICT Officer II, Supply Chain Officer II	31,270	Officer level / Mid-entry professional
K	CPSB 9	Public Health Officer II, Agricultural Officer	38,270	Mid-level professional
L	CPSB 8	Senior Officer / Principal Assistant	42,970	Experienced professional
M	CPSB 7	Principal Officer, Senior Specialist	49,000	Senior professional
N	CPSB 6	Assistant Director, Deputy Director	56,370	Middle management
P	CPSB 5	Director, Chief Officer	87,360	Senior management
Q	CPSB 4	Chief Officer, Deputy County Secretary	99,900	Top management
R – T	CPSB 3 – 1	CEC Members, Governor, Deputy Governor	121,430 – 169,140	Executive level (Constitutional/State Officers)

Is County Government Recruitment 2025 Ongoing?

Yes, recruitment for county governments is ongoing in many counties. Vacancies are posted from time to time and these vacancies are usually announced through official county websites, newspapers, or the Public Service Commission portal (publicservice.go.ke). Applicants are advised to look out for details such as:

Job title
Job group/grade (which is like job level)
Salary scale or pay range which can also be assessed via Phase IV Salary Review for County Government Employees at the Executive
Minimum qualifications
Work experience required
Method of submission
Closing date for submission

Eligibility Criteria for County Government Recruitment 2025

Your application must be submitted online via the recruitment portal or to the stated postal address.
All submissions must be done on or before the stipulated deadline.
Applicants are required to be Kenyan Citizens.
Please note that only candidates who are shortlisted after the initial review will be contacted for the next stage of recruitment.
Applicants must have no criminal history and are not currently facing any pending criminal actions.
The recruitment strongly encourages applications from qualified women and individuals living with disabilities.

How to Apply for Kenya County Government Jobs 2025

All applicants who want to apply for a vacant position with a County Government are required to follow these steps:

Write a cover letter that clearly states the position applied for.
Make sure you have a detailed and up-to-date CV ready.
Get a copy of your National Identity Card.
Applicants would be required to provide relevant academic certificates.
Professional certificates would come in handy so get it ready.
All applications are to be addressed to the specific county’s Public Service Board, using the following general format:
The Board Secretary
[County Name] Public Service Board
P.O. Box [Postal Address]
[Town, Postal Code]
Next, mail the complete package to the postal address (You can get the specific postal address from the respective portals).
You can also hand deliver the complete package to the address of the respective County Public Service Board offices.

Application Deadline

The available job vacancies and deadlines for application are usually announced on the respective county government job portals. All prospective applicants are strongly advised to regularly check their county’s public service website to confirm the specific closing date and time for the position they are applying for.

Conclusion

All applicants should ensure that their applications are addressed to the Board Secretary of the respective County Public Service Board (CPSB) they’re vying for and submitted either by Post or via Hand Delivery to the CPSB offices.

To get more information, please visit the respective portals or bookmark this website to access it easily as we would always update you from time to time on the recruitments that are available. We wish you success on all your applications.