See main article: Post-nominal letters, List of post-nominal letters and List of post-nominal letters (Malaysia). This is a list of post-nominal letters used in Sabah. The order in which they follow an individual's name is the same as the order of precedence for the wearing of order insignias, decorations, and medals. When applicable, non-hereditary titles are indicated.
| Grades [1] [2] [3] | Post-nominal | Title | Wive's title | Ribbon | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Illustrious Order of Kinabalu - Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Kinabalu | ||||||||
| Grand Commander | Seri Panglima Darjah Kinabalu | S.P.D.K. | align=center | Datuk Seri Panglima | align=center | Datin Seri Panglima | ||
| Commander | Panglima Gemilang Darjah Kinabalu | P.G.D.K. | align=center | Datuk | align=center | Datin | ||
| Companion | Ahli Setia Darjah Kinabalu | A.S.D.K. | align=center | -- | align=center | -- | ||
| Member | Ahli Darjah Kinabalu | A.D.K. | align=center | -- | align=center | -- | ||
| Grand Star | Bintang Seri Kinabalu | B.S.K. | align=center | -- | align=center | -- | ||
| Star | Bintang Kinabalu | B.K. | align=center | -- | align=center | -- | ||
| Medal | Pingat Perkhidmatan Terpuji | P.P.T. | align=center | -- | align=center | -- | ||
| Certificate of Honour | Sijil Kehormat | S.K. | align=center | -- | align=center | -- | ||
Precedence:
| 1. | width=350px | Seri Panglima Darjah Kinabalu | width=100px | S.P.D.K. | Datuk Seri Panglima |
| 2. | Panglima Gemilang Darjah Kinabalu | P.G.D.K. | Datuk | ||
| 3. | Ahli Setia Darjah Kinabalu | A.S.D.K. | -- | ||
| 4. | Ahli Darjah Kinabalu | A.D.K. | -- | ||
| 5. | Bintang Seri Kinabalu | B.S.K. | -- | ||
| 6. | Bintang Kinabalu | B.K. | -- | ||
| 7. | Pingat Perkhidmatan Terpuji | P.P.T. | -- | ||
| 8. | Sijil Kehormat | S.K. | -- |
