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SALARY SURVEYS
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AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR | MOST TYPICAL SALARY / YEAR |
Gross income
Net (after tax)
129.38 KES = 1 USD |
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3,767,446 KES$29,119 USDNairobi 3,892,687 KES |
905,667 KES$7,000 USDIncluding "Nairobi" Excluding "Nairobi" |
Average salary in Kenya is 3,767,446 KES per year. The most typical earning is 905,667 KES. All data are based on 1,171 salary surveys. Salaries are different between men and women. Men receive an average salary of 4,166,069 KES. Women receive a salary of 3,195,711 KES.
The most paid careers are Sports & Recreation with average income 12,355,888 KES and Military with income 9,535,382 KES.
Based on education, the highest salaries receive people with Doctorate Degree with salary of 7,051,266 KES. The second most paid education level is Bellow H. School with salary of 6,016,218 KES.
Different experiences affect earning as well. People with 16-20 Years of experience receive salary of 8,409,767 KES. Employees with 20+ Years of experience receive 6,921,885 KES.
Salary Levels (KES) per Year | Surveys | [%] |
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129,400 KES -
258,599 KES
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0 |
n/a
|
258,800 KES -
387,999 KES
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0 |
n/a
|
388,100 KES -
646,799 KES
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63 |
100%
5.38% |
THE MOST TYPICAL SALARY | ||
646,900 KES -
1,293,699 KES
|
298 |
94.62%
25.45% |
1,293,800 KES -
1,940,599 KES
|
209 |
69.17%
17.85% |
1,940,700 KES -
2,587,499 KES
|
103 |
51.32%
8.8% |
2,587,600 KES -
3,234,399 KES
|
94 |
42.53%
8.03% |
3,234,500 KES -
3,881,299 KES
|
70 |
34.5%
5.98% |
3,881,400 KES -
4,528,199 KES
|
53 |
28.52%
4.53% |
4,528,300 KES -
5,175,099 KES
|
51 |
24%
4.36% |
5,175,200 KES -
5,821,999 KES
|
29 |
19.64%
2.48% |
5,822,100 KES -
6,468,899 KES
|
33 |
17.16%
2.82% |
6,469,100 KES -
7,115,799 KES
|
22 |
14.35%
1.88% |
7,116,000 KES -
7,762,699 KES
|
23 |
12.47%
1.96% |
7,762,900 KES -
8,409,599 KES
|
10 |
10.5%
0.85% |
8,409,800 KES -
9,056,499 KES
|
10 |
9.65%
0.85% |
9,056,700 KES -
9,703,399 KES
|
7 |
8.8%
0.6% |
9,703,600 KES -
10,350,399 KES
|
8 |
8.2%
0.68% |
10,350,500 KES -
10,997,299 KES
|
9 |
7.51%
0.77% |
10,997,400 KES -
11,644,199 KES
|
5 |
6.75%
0.43% |
11,644,300 KES -
12,291,099 KES
|
3 |
6.32%
0.26% |
12,291,200 KES -
12,937,999 KES
|
14 |
6.06%
1.2% |
12,938,100 KES -
13,584,899 KES
|
7 |
4.87%
0.6% |
13,585,000 KES -
14,231,799 KES
|
2 |
4.27%
0.17% |
14,231,900 KES -
14,878,699 KES
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0 |
n/a
|
14,878,800 KES -
15,525,599 KES
|
13 |
4.1%
1.11% |
15,525,700 KES -
16,172,499 KES
|
2 |
2.99%
0.17% |
16,172,600 KES -
16,819,399 KES
|
3 |
2.82%
0.26% |
16,819,500 KES -
17,466,299 KES
|
2 |
2.56%
0.17% |
17,466,400 KES -
18,113,199 KES
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3 |
2.39%
0.26% |
18,113,300 KES -
18,760,099 KES
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2 |
2.13%
0.17% |
18,760,300 KES -
19,406,999 KES
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1 |
1.96%
0.09% |
HIGH SALARIES | ||
19,407,200 KES -
20,700,799 KES
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3 |
1.88%
0.26% |
20,701,000 KES -
21,994,599 KES
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0 |
n/a
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21,994,800 KES -
23,288,499 KES
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5 |
1.62%
0.43% |
23,288,600 KES -
24,582,299 KES
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0 |
n/a
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24,582,400 KES -
25,876,099 KES
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7 |
1.2%
0.6% |
25,876,200 KES -
27,169,899 KES
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0 |
n/a
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27,170,000 KES -
28,463,699 KES
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1 |
0.6%
0.09% |
28,463,800 KES -
29,757,499 KES
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0 |
n/a
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29,757,600 KES -
31,051,299 KES
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1 |
0.51%
0.09% |
31,051,400 KES -
32,345,099 KES
|
2 |
0.43%
0.17% |
32,345,300 KES -
45,283,399 KES
|
3 |
0.26%
0.26% |
# | Surveys | AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR | ||
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1 | Doctorate Degree | 32 | 7,051,266 KES |
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2 | Bellow H. School | 5 | 6,016,218 KES |
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3 | Masters Degree | 279 | 5,809,208 KES |
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4 | High School | 16 | 4,127,255 KES |
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5 | Bachelors Degree | 715 | 3,014,578 KES |
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6 | Some College | 124 | 2,548,806 KES |
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# | Surveys | AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR | ||
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1 | 16-20 Years | 77 | 8,409,767 KES |
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2 | 20+ Years | 109 | 6,921,885 KES |
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3 | 12-16 Years | 117 | 5,421,065 KES |
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4 | 8-12 Years | 228 | 4,179,007 KES |
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5 | 4-8 Years | 277 | 2,742,877 KES |
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6 | 0-1 Year | 53 | 2,018,344 KES |
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7 | 2-4 Years | 220 | 1,888,963 KES |
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8 | 1-2 Years | 90 | 1,552,572 KES |
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# | Surveys | AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR | ||
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1 | 46-50 | 52 | 9,043,734 KES |
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2 | 51-55 | 28 | 7,918,119 KES |
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3 | 61-65 | 4 | 7,491,161 KES |
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4 | 41-45 | 107 | 6,637,247 KES |
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5 | 56-60 | 5 | 4,838,850 KES |
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6 | 36-40 | 191 | 4,812,974 KES |
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7 | 14-20 | 8 | 4,450,707 KES |
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8 | 31-35 | 285 | 3,350,968 KES |
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9 | n/a | 34 | 2,509,992 KES |
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10 | 26-30 | 333 | 2,121,848 KES |
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11 | 21-25 | 124 | 2,044,220 KES |
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# | Surveys | AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR | ||
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1 | Self Employed | 44 | 4,398,955 KES |
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2 | Part Time | 13 | 4,282,512 KES |
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3 | Permanent | 843 | 3,997,873 KES |
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4 | Contract | 271 | 2,936,949 KES |
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# | Surveys | AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR | ||
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1 | Sports & Recreation | 2 | 12,355,888 KES |
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2 | Military | 2 | 9,535,382 KES |
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3 | Engineers & Technicians IV | 7 | 7,529,976 KES |
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4 | Restaurants, Inns, Pubs | 1 | 6,352,608 KES |
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5 | Management & Business | 170 | 6,300,856 KES |
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6 | Engineers & Technicians V | 9 | 5,938,589 KES |
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7 | Organization & Coordination | 32 | 5,175,241 KES |
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8 | Hotels & Tourism | 15 | 4,994,107 KES |
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9 | Health Care & Medical | 30 | 4,787,098 KES |
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10 | Finance & Banking | 94 | 4,605,964 KES |
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11 | Aviation & Shipping | 9 | 4,605,964 KES |
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12 | Arts, Culture, Performance | 2 | 4,411,893 KES |
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13 | Engineers & Technicians III | 1 | 4,179,007 KES |
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14 | Properties & Real Estates | 6 | 4,153,131 KES |
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15 | Architect Constructions | 18 | 4,114,316 KES |
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16 | IT & Programming II | 35 | 3,997,873 KES |
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17 | Media | 17 | 3,920,245 KES |
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18 | Law | 30 | 3,829,678 KES |
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19 | Logistics, Road, Railway | 17 | 3,570,916 KES |
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20 | Health Care & Medical II | 21 | 3,454,473 KES |
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21 | IT & Programming | 112 | 3,208,649 KES |
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22 | Marketing, Sales, Purchase | 85 | 2,898,135 KES |
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23 | Human Resources | 129 | 2,859,320 KES |
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24 | Manufacturing & Labor Workers | 11 | 2,846,382 KES |
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25 | Agriculture & Fishing | 7 | 2,833,444 KES |
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26 | Construction & Labor Workers | 16 | 2,742,877 KES |
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27 | Automobile | 4 | 2,742,877 KES |
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28 | Education & University | 23 | 2,639,373 KES |
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29 | Public Sector | 10 | 2,613,496 KES |
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30 | Geography & Geodesy | 5 | 2,613,496 KES |
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31 | Engineers & Technicians | 26 | 2,600,558 KES |
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32 | Insurance | 18 | 2,561,744 KES |
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33 | Security & Fireguard | 2 | 2,548,806 KES |
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34 | Accounting & Administration | 162 | 2,432,363 KES |
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35 | Engineers & Technicians II | 1 | 2,277,106 KES |
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36 | Customer Services | 20 | 1,901,901 KES |
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37 | Salesmen & Saleswomen | 10 | 1,319,686 KES |
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38 | Making Design | 11 | 1,009,172 KES |
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39 | Fashion | 1 | 724,533 KES |
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# | Surveys | AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR | ||
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1 | General Manager | 19 | 10,829,192 KES |
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2 | Business Manager | 8 | 10,259,916 KES |
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3 | Director | 22 | 10,027,030 KES |
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4 | CEO | 14 | 9,380,125 KES |
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5 | Project Coordinator | 6 | 8,060,438 KES |
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6 | Bank Manager | 6 | 7,659,357 KES |
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7 | Doctor Specialist | 6 | 7,245,337 KES |
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8 | Other IT Career | 8 | 7,154,771 KES |
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9 | Other Engineer Career | 8 | 6,520,804 KES |
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10 | Non-Profit Organization | 9 | 6,430,237 KES |
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11 | Project Manager | 11 | 6,417,299 KES |
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12 | Investment Manager | 6 | 5,925,651 KES |
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13 | Hotel Manager | 9 | 5,899,775 KES |
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14 | Finance Manager | 24 | 5,860,960 KES |
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15 | Corporate Counsel Lawyer | 13 | 5,589,260 KES |
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16 | Business Development Manager | 14 | 5,071,736 KES |
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17 | IT Project Manager | 17 | 5,058,798 KES |
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18 | Audit Manager | 11 | 4,838,850 KES |
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19 | IT Manager | 30 | 4,825,912 KES |
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20 | Other Finance Career | 9 | 4,696,531 KES |
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21 | Operations Manager | 13 | 4,631,841 KES |
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22 | Sales Manager | 14 | 4,567,150 KES |
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23 | Manager | 26 | 4,541,274 KES |
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24 | Banks | 13 | 4,386,017 KES |
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25 | Human Resource Hunter | 7 | 4,334,264 KES |
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26 | Logistics Manager | 7 | 4,243,697 KES |
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27 | Architect | 10 | 3,803,802 KES |
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28 | Pharmacist | 7 | 3,596,792 KES |
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29 | Program Coordinator | 6 | 3,557,978 KES |
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30 | Human Resources Manager | 67 | 3,532,102 KES |
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31 | Journalist | 6 | 3,532,102 KES |
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32 | Doctor | 9 | 3,389,783 KES |
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33 | CPA - Certified Public Accountant | 33 | 3,247,463 KES |
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34 | Registered Nurse | 6 | 3,182,773 KES |
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35 | Financial Analyst | 14 | 3,169,835 KES |
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36 | Other Human Resource Career | 16 | 3,105,144 KES |
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37 | Senior Accountant | 21 | 2,833,444 KES |
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38 | Other Management Career | 10 | 2,691,125 KES |
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39 | Assistant Manager | 8 | 2,652,311 KES |
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40 | Other Public Sector Career | 7 | 2,652,311 KES |
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41 | Marketing Manager | 15 | 2,419,425 KES |
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42 | Software Developer | 25 | 2,225,353 KES |
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43 | Other Administration Career | 6 | 2,199,477 KES |
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44 | Account Manager | 9 | 2,057,158 KES |
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45 | Marketing | 6 | 1,901,901 KES |
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46 | Office Manager | 11 | 1,837,210 KES |
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47 | IT Coordinator | 13 | 1,720,767 KES |
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48 | Engineer | 8 | 1,720,767 KES |
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49 | Human Resource Coordinator | 14 | 1,694,891 KES |
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50 | Marketing Executive | 8 | 1,681,953 KES |
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51 | Accountant | 27 | 1,669,015 KES |
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52 | Customer Service Manager | 8 | 1,539,634 KES |
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53 | Purchaser | 7 | 1,449,067 KES |
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54 | Human Resource | 10 | 1,371,438 KES |
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55 | Lawyer | 7 | 1,371,438 KES |
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56 | Accounting Assistant | 7 | 1,345,562 KES |
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57 | Administrative Assistant | 8 | 1,035,048 KES |
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58 | Human Resource Administrator | 15 | 1,022,110 KES |
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What I do?
"Creating Marketing Materials both online and offline."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Bachelors Degree | 4-8 Years | Advanced | 670,100 KES |
What I do?
"Must be able to create modules and conduct workshops. •? ?Must?conduct confidential 1 on 1 counselling sessions •? ?Must?be able to conduct trauma counseling •? ?Must be responsible for?capturing required data and follow the internal process. •? ?Must be comfortable working remotely without immediate supervision •? ?Contribute to thought leadership for overall client management."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Masters Degree | 2-4 Years | Intermediate | 4,916,500 KES |
What I do?
"MEDICAL/SURGICAL NURSING CARE."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Bachelors Degree | 2-4 Years | Advanced | 969,200 KES |
What I do?
"HR Generalist."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Bachelors Degree | 2-4 Years | Expert | 1,576,900 KES |
What I do?
"Coordination of clinical research."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
--Other-- | Bachelors Degree | 1-2 Years | Advanced | 875,500 KES |
What I do?
"Payroll Recruitment On-boarding File Management HR Policies and Benefits custodian."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Masters Degree | 2-4 Years | Intermediate | 1,712,400 KES |
What I do?
"Experience in network engeneer."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Bachelors Degree | 0-1 Year | Expert | 1,141,500 KES |
What I do?
"Building."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Masters Degree | 2-4 Years | Advanced | 2,586,800 KES |
What I do?
"Project management."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Bachelors Degree | 2-4 Years | Advanced | 3,282,100 KES |
What I do?
"General Finance management of the company."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Bachelors Degree | 2-4 Years | Advanced | 4,984,100 KES |
What I do?
"Logistics, Warehousing."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Bachelors Degree | 4-8 Years | Expert | 3,445,800 KES |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Bachelors Degree | 2-4 Years | Advanced | 846,700 KES |
What I do?
"Audit ; risk analysis, reports, board reporting."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Masters Degree | 12-16 Years | Advanced | 2,819,600 KES |
What I do?
"Advisory services."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Masters Degree | 2-4 Years | Intermediate | 2,168,900 KES |
What I do?
"Operations management and logistics for company."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
--Other-- | Some College | 1-2 Years | Expert | 2,869,200 KES |
What I do?
"BOOK KEEPING, REPORTING, reconciliation."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Bachelors Degree | 2-4 Years | Intermediate | 1,970,100 KES |
What I do?
"Travel claim calculation Advance travel allowance calculation Planning for project events."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Bachelors Degree | 0-1 Year | Intermediate | 1,318,100 KES |
What I do?
"Manage all accounting transactions Prepare budget forecasts Publish financial statements in time Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings Reconcile accounts payable and receivable Ensure timely bank payments Compute taxes and prepare tax returns Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Bachelors Degree | 16-20 Years | Basic | 1,313,300 KES |
What I do?
"Research skills and project designn."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Masters Degree | 2-4 Years | Expert | 1,763,500 KES |
What I do?
"Finance and administration."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Bachelors Degree | 16-20 Years | Advanced | 5,400,800 KES |
What I do?
"Bookkeeping, auditing, payroll, finance management."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Bachelors Degree | 0-1 Year | Advanced | 1,124,200 KES |
What I do?
"Software development."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Bachelors Degree | 2-4 Years | Expert | 3,967,900 KES |
What I do?
"Medical interpreter."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Some College | 0-1 Year | Advanced | 3,679,100 KES |
What I do?
"Admin."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Bachelors Degree | 2-4 Years | Advanced | 884,300 KES |
What I do?
"Relocation."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Masters Degree | 4-8 Years | Advanced | 3,881,400 KES |
What I do?
"Manage the employee lifecycle."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Masters Degree | 4-8 Years | Expert | 3,962,800 KES |
What I do?
"I'm committed to my work."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Masters Degree | 2-4 Years | Advanced | 3,640,000 KES |
What I do?
"Real estte."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | High School | 2-4 Years | Advanced | 8,075,700 KES |
What I do?
"Financial analysis."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Masters Degree | 2-4 Years | Advanced | 5,383,800 KES |
What I do?
"Account management."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Masters Degree | 1-2 Years | Intermediate | 2,587,600 KES |
What I do?
"Procurement."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Bachelors Degree | 1-2 Years | Intermediate | 2,274,000 KES |
What I do?
"Oversee the finance function of the bank."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Bachelors Degree | 16-20 Years | Expert | 16,373,000 KES |
What I do?
"Overall business coordination."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Masters Degree | 16-20 Years | Expert | 6,822,000 KES |
What I do?
"HR Generalist knowledge and skills."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Bachelors Degree | 1-2 Years | Intermediate | 615,200 KES |
What I do?
"Manages Entry, stay and Exit, HR and Admin expert, good in Health and safety, Training and Development, CSR and wellbeing."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Masters Degree | 16-20 Years | Expert | 6,016,100 KES |
What I do?
"Budgeting and cost management, Business strategy, Development and implementation of Policies and procedures, job evaluation methods, Industrial and employee relations management, counselling, organizational structure, employee productivity and human capital measures and Labour Laws and other employee regulatory requirements."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Bachelors Degree | 16-20 Years | Expert | 10,528,100 KES |
What I do?
"Warrior tasks and drills pushups."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Some College | 8-12 Years | Basic | 8,539,100 KES |
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Masters Degree | 2-4 Years | Advanced | 4,259,200 KES |
What I do?
"Directs and ensures the efficient administration and management of the Human Resources function to include recruiting, training, wage/benefit administration, compliance with statutory requirements and the execution of employee relation activities, in order to provide each department with the personnel, guidance, and support necessary to achieve their customer service and business objectives. Accountable for ensuring a proactive Human Resources environment consistent with profitability objectives."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Bachelors Degree | 8-12 Years | Advanced | 1,419,700 KES |
What I do?
"Sales and Marketing."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Bachelors Degree | 4-8 Years | Advanced | 7,098,700 KES |
What I do?
"Underwriting, Membership administration, Portfolio management."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Bachelors Degree | 2-4 Years | Expert | 1,538,000 KES |
What I do?
"Digital Marketing."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Masters Degree | 2-4 Years | Advanced | 1,945,000 KES |
What I do?
"Finance management, QuickBooks, Organizational management."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Bachelors Degree | 8-12 Years | Expert | 3,265,400 KES |
What I do?
"Management and system control."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Bachelors Degree | 0-1 Year | Intermediate | 4,732,500 KES |
What I do?
"All, transport cargo safely and efficiently from point A to point B. Class A License USA. Doubles and Triples Endorcement."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Bachelors Degree | 16-20 Years | Advanced | 10,350,500 KES |
What I do?
"Finance."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Masters Degree | 4-8 Years | Expert | 1,774,600 KES |
What I do?
"Commercial Mgmt."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Masters Degree | 16-20 Years | Expert | 9,127,800 KES |
What I do?
"Chemistry."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Bachelors Degree | 16-20 Years | Advanced | 2,839,400 KES |
What I do?
"ACCA LEVEL 2."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Some College | 1-2 Years | Advanced | 2,839,400 KES |
What I do?
"Research Product development Project management."
City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
Nairobi | Bachelors Degree | 4-8 Years | Advanced | 5,205,800 KES |