Cost of EOR and Payroll Services in Kenya (KES)
A transparent analysis of management fees, employer statutory on-costs (NSSF, Housing Levy, NITA), and currency exchange factors when hiring in Kenya.
How Much Does an EOR Cost in Kenya?
Employer of Record (EOR) service providers in Kenya generally structure pricing on a flat monthly fee per employee. In Kenya Shillings and US Dollars, typical market pricing ranges between:
Payroll Only (Local Entity Exists)
KES 2,500 – 5,000
per employee / month
Full EOR (No Entity Required)
KES 25,000 – 40,000
($199 – $299 USD) per employee / month
Understanding Employer Statutory On-Costs in Kenya
Beyond the employee’s gross salary and the EOR management fee, employers must budget for mandatory employer-side statutory contributions required by Kenyan law:
- • Employer NSSF Contribution: Up to KES 2,160/month depending on gross salary bands.
- • Affordable Housing Levy: 1.5% of gross monthly salary matched by the employer.
- • NITA Levy: KES 50 per employee per month.
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