What is included in final dues in Kenya?

Usually salary for days worked and not yet paid, pay for annual leave not taken, notice pay if the employer ends the contract without giving notice, service pay where it applies, and severance pay on redundancy. Money the employee owes the employer, such as an advance, can be deducted where the contract or law allows it.

Do NSSF members get service pay?

Under Section 35 of the Employment Act, service pay does not apply to employees who are members of the NSSF, or of certain pension or provident schemes. Where it does apply, it is at least 15 days' pay for each completed year of service. Choose the NSSF option in the calculator to match your case.

How is severance pay worked out on redundancy?

Section 40 of the Employment Act sets severance pay at not less than 15 days' pay for each completed year of service. It is paid in addition to notice and any leave or salary owed. The employer must also give the employee and the labour officer at least one month's notice of the redundancy.

How much leave pay is due?

Annual leave is at least 21 working days a year, which builds up at 1.75 days a month. Leave earned and not taken is normally paid out at the end of employment. The calculator uses the daily rate you choose, which is monthly salary divided by 26 or by 30.

Is tax taken off final dues?

Yes. Most final dues are taxable pay, so PAYE and the statutory deductions apply. The figure here is before tax. To see the take-home, run the amounts through the Kenya payroll calculator.

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Overtime pay calculator for Kenya

Enter a monthly salary and the overtime hours worked to see the overtime pay. Free, using 1.5 times on normal working days and 2 times on rest days and public holidays.

Overtime calculator

What is the overtime pay for the month

Hourly rate is the monthly basic salary divided by the hours you enter. Change the hours to match the contract.

Monthly basic salary (KES)

Hours in a month used for the hourly rate

Overtime hours on normal working days (paid at 1.5 times)

Hours on rest days or public holidays (paid at 2 times)

The values shown are examples, so replace them with your own. This is a general guide, not legal advice. Contracts, collective agreements and sector wage orders can set different hours or rates, so check them.

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Frequently asked questions

How is overtime paid in Kenya?

Under the Regulation of Wages (General) Order, overtime on a normal working day is paid at 1.5 times the normal hourly rate, and work on a rest day or public holiday is paid at 2 times. Some contracts and collective agreements pay more.

How do I work out the normal hourly rate?

Divide the monthly basic salary by the number of hours in a month that your employment terms use. The calculator starts at 225 hours, which is a common figure. Change it to match your contract.

Is overtime taxed?

Yes. Overtime is part of gross pay, so PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and the Housing Levy apply to it. Add the overtime total as other earnings in the Kenya payroll calculator to see the effect on take-home pay.

Do all employees get overtime?

Not always. Some roles, such as senior or managerial positions, may be paid a salary that already covers extra hours, and rules differ by sector. Check the contract and the wage order that applies to the sector.

Is this legal advice?

No. It is a general guide using the figures you enter. Check your contract, any collective agreement and the wage order for your sector.