NAIROBI / SALARY
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AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR		MOST TYPICAL SALARY / YEAR		Gross income Net (after tax) 124.75 KES = 1 USD
3,764,966 KES $30,180 USD		873,252 KES $7,000 USD		Gross income Net (after tax) 124.75 KES = 1 USD

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Average Salary / Nairobi

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Average salary in Nairobi is 3,764,966 KES per year. The most typical earning is 873,252 KES. All data are based on 1,027 salary surveys. Salaries are different between men and women. Men receive an average salary of 4,179,137 KES. Women receive a salary of 3,193,609 KES.

The most paid careers are Sports & Recreation with average income 11,913,661 KES and Military with income 8,233,525 KES.

Based on education, the highest salaries receive people with Bellow H. School with salary of 8,021,449 KES. The second most paid education level is Doctorate Degree with salary of 6,986,021 KES.

Different experiences affect earning as well. People with 16-20 Years of experience receive salary of 8,196,100 KES. Employees with 20+ Years of experience receive 6,961,071 KES.

Levels / Nairobi (Gross KES)

Salary Levels (KES) per Year	Surveys	[%]
124,800 KES - 249,399 KES	0	n/a
249,500 KES - 374,099 KES	0	n/a
374,300 KES - 623,599 KES	52	100% 5.06%
THE MOST TYPICAL SALARY
623,800 KES - 1,247,399 KES	251	94.94% 24.44%
1,247,500 KES - 1,871,099 KES	177	70.5% 17.23%
1,871,300 KES - 2,494,899 KES	88	53.26% 8.57%
2,495,000 KES - 3,118,599 KES	84	44.69% 8.18%
3,118,800 KES - 3,742,399 KES	64	36.51% 6.23%
3,742,500 KES - 4,366,099 KES	49	30.28% 4.77%
4,366,300 KES - 4,989,899 KES	46	25.51% 4.48%
4,990,000 KES - 5,613,599 KES	29	21.03% 2.82%
5,613,800 KES - 6,237,399 KES	33	18.21% 3.21%
6,237,500 KES - 6,861,099 KES	21	15% 2.04%
6,861,300 KES - 7,484,899 KES	21	12.95% 2.04%
7,485,000 KES - 8,108,699 KES	10	10.91% 0.97%
8,108,800 KES - 8,732,399 KES	10	9.93% 0.97%
8,732,500 KES - 9,356,199 KES	6	8.96% 0.58%
9,356,300 KES - 9,979,899 KES	7	8.37% 0.68%
9,980,000 KES - 10,603,699 KES	5	7.69% 0.49%
10,603,800 KES - 11,227,399 KES	5	7.21% 0.49%
11,227,500 KES - 11,851,199 KES	3	6.72% 0.29%
11,851,300 KES - 12,474,899 KES	14	6.43% 1.36%
12,475,000 KES - 13,098,699 KES	7	5.06% 0.68%
13,098,800 KES - 13,722,399 KES	2	4.38% 0.19%
13,722,500 KES - 14,346,199 KES	0	n/a
14,346,300 KES - 14,969,899 KES	10	4.19% 0.97%
14,970,000 KES - 15,593,699 KES	1	3.21% 0.1%
15,593,800 KES - 16,217,399 KES	3	3.12% 0.29%
16,217,600 KES - 16,841,199 KES	2	2.82% 0.19%
16,841,300 KES - 17,464,899 KES	3	2.63% 0.29%
17,465,100 KES - 18,088,699 KES	2	2.34% 0.19%
18,088,800 KES - 18,712,399 KES	1	2.14% 0.1%
HIGH SALARIES
18,712,600 KES - 19,959,899 KES	3	2.04% 0.29%
19,960,100 KES - 21,207,399 KES	0	n/a
21,207,600 KES - 22,454,899 KES	5	1.75% 0.49%
22,455,100 KES - 23,702,399 KES	0	n/a
23,702,600 KES - 24,949,999 KES	6	1.27% 0.58%
24,950,100 KES - 26,197,499 KES	0	n/a
26,197,600 KES - 27,444,999 KES	1	0.68% 0.1%
27,445,100 KES - 28,692,499 KES	0	n/a
28,692,600 KES - 29,939,999 KES	1	0.58% 0.1%
29,940,100 KES - 31,187,499 KES	2	0.49% 0.19%
31,187,600 KES - 43,662,599 KES	3	0.29% 0.29%

Gender / Nairobi (Gross KES)

#		Surveys		AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR
1	Men	616	4,179,137 KES
2	Women	383	3,193,609 KES

Education / Nairobi (Gross KES)

#		Surveys
1	Bellow H. School	3	8,021,449 KES
2	Doctorate Degree	30	6,986,021 KES
3	Masters Degree	251	5,800,892 KES
4	High School	12	3,717,561 KES
5	Bachelors Degree	630	3,006,484 KES
6	Some College	101	2,357,782 KES

Experience / Nairobi (Gross KES)

#		Surveys
1	16-20 Years	72	8,196,100 KES
2	20+ Years	97	6,961,071 KES
3	12-16 Years	103	5,301,891 KES
4	8-12 Years	203	4,216,563 KES
5	4-8 Years	238	2,669,658 KES
6	0-1 Year	41	1,996,006 KES
7	2-4 Years	195	1,833,830 KES
8	1-2 Years	78	1,571,854 KES

Age / Nairobi (Gross KES)

#		Surveys
1	46-50	47	8,919,652 KES
2	61-65	3	7,497,498 KES
3	51-55	27	7,385,222 KES
4	41-45	94	6,674,145 KES
5	56-60	4	5,638,717 KES
6	14-20	6	5,164,665 KES
7	36-40	168	4,890,215 KES
8	31-35	246	3,443,110 KES
9	n/a	30	2,495,007 KES
10	26-30	292	2,095,806 KES
11	21-25	110	1,721,555 KES

Work Type / Nairobi (Gross KES)

#		Surveys
1	Part Time	9	5,052,390 KES
2	Self Employed	35	4,491,013 KES
3	Permanent	752	3,979,537 KES
4	Contract	231	2,919,159 KES

Career Groups / Nairobi (Gross KES)

#		Surveys
1	Sports & Recreation	2	11,913,661 KES
2	Military	1	8,233,525 KES
3	Engineers & Technicians IV	7	7,260,472 KES
4	Engineers & Technicians V	5	7,135,722 KES
5	Management & Business	156	6,312,369 KES
6	Restaurants, Inns, Pubs	1	6,125,243 KES
7	Organization & Coordination	27	5,189,616 KES
8	Health Care & Medical	21	5,027,440 KES
9	Hotels & Tourism	14	4,927,640 KES
10	Finance & Banking	85	4,765,464 KES
11	Aviation & Shipping	7	4,528,438 KES
12	Logistics, Road, Railway	12	4,441,113 KES
13	Arts, Culture, Performance	2	4,253,988 KES
14	Engineers & Technicians III	1	4,029,437 KES
15	Agriculture & Fishing	4	4,016,962 KES
16	Properties & Real Estates	6	4,004,487 KES
17	Health Care & Medical II	12	3,954,587 KES
18	Media	17	3,779,936 KES
19	Law	30	3,692,611 KES
20	IT & Programming II	33	3,617,761 KES
21	Architect Constructions	16	3,592,811 KES
22	IT & Programming	107	3,143,709 KES
23	Human Resources	109	2,894,208 KES
24	Education & University	15	2,806,883 KES
25	Manufacturing & Labor Workers	9	2,806,883 KES
26	Insurance	16	2,657,183 KES
27	Automobile	4	2,644,708 KES
28	Construction & Labor Workers	15	2,632,233 KES
29	Marketing, Sales, Purchase	75	2,619,758 KES
30	Public Sector	8	2,557,382 KES
31	Geography & Geodesy	4	2,495,007 KES
32	Security & Fireguard	2	2,457,582 KES
33	Accounting & Administration	142	2,432,632 KES
34	Engineers & Technicians	22	2,282,932 KES
35	Engineers & Technicians II	1	2,195,606 KES
36	Customer Services	19	1,883,730 KES
37	Salesmen & Saleswomen	9	1,347,304 KES
38	Making Design	10	1,010,478 KES
39	Fashion	1	698,602 KES

Careers / Nairobi (Gross KES)

#		Surveys
1	General Manager	17	11,339,809 KES
2	Business Manager	7	11,040,409 KES
3	Director	19	10,915,658 KES
4	CEO	10	9,792,905 KES
5	Project Coordinator	6	7,771,948 KES
6	Bank Manager	6	7,385,222 KES
7	Other IT Career	8	6,898,696 KES
8	Non-Profit Organization	9	6,200,094 KES
9	Project Manager	11	6,187,619 KES
10	Hotel Manager	8	6,000,493 KES
11	Finance Manager	23	5,825,842 KES
12	Investment Manager	6	5,713,567 KES
13	Corporate Counsel Lawyer	13	5,389,216 KES
14	Doctor Specialist	5	5,389,216 KES
15	Logistics Manager	5	5,339,316 KES
16	IT Manager	25	5,202,091 KES
17	Other Finance Career	8	5,014,965 KES
18	Business Development Manager	14	4,890,215 KES
19	IT Project Manager	17	4,877,740 KES
20	Banks	11	4,790,414 KES
21	Audit Manager	9	4,565,864 KES
22	Manager	24	4,515,963 KES
23	Sales Manager	13	4,466,063 KES
24	Operations Manager	13	4,466,063 KES
25	Human Resource Hunter	7	4,179,137 KES
26	Architect	9	3,655,186 KES
27	Human Resources Manager	54	3,642,711 KES
28	Program Coordinator	6	3,430,635 KES
29	Registered Nurse	5	3,430,635 KES
30	Journalist	6	3,405,685 KES
31	Construction Project Manager	5	3,293,410 KES
32	Financial Analyst	12	3,243,510 KES
33	Other Human Resource Career	13	3,218,559 KES
34	Doctor	5	3,206,084 KES
35	CPA - Certified Public Accountant	32	3,168,659 KES
36	Senior Accountant	18	2,944,109 KES
37	Assistant Manager	7	2,806,883 KES
38	Other Public Sector Career	5	2,619,758 KES
39	Other Management Career	10	2,594,808 KES
40	System Analyst	5	2,320,357 KES
41	Marketing Manager	13	2,245,506 KES
42	Software Developer	25	2,145,706 KES
43	Other Administration Career	6	2,120,756 KES
44	Account Manager	9	1,983,531 KES
45	Office Manager	10	1,833,830 KES
46	Accountant	20	1,746,505 KES
47	Engineer	5	1,734,030 KES
48	IT Coordinator	13	1,659,180 KES
49	Purchaser	5	1,646,705 KES
50	Human Resource Coordinator	14	1,634,230 KES
51	Marketing Executive	8	1,621,755 KES
52	Customer Service Manager	8	1,484,529 KES
53	Accounting Assistant	6	1,347,304 KES
54	Human Resource	8	1,322,354 KES
55	Lawyer	7	1,322,354 KES
56	Other Sales Career	5	1,297,404 KES
57	Human Resource Administrator	13	1,022,953 KES
58	Administrative Assistant	7	998,003 KES

People's individual salary examples (surveys)

Architect

Posted 29 September 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Building."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	Advanced	2,494,300 KES

Project Developer

Posted 13 September 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Project management."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	Advanced	3,164,700 KES

Finance Manage

Posted 12 September 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"General Finance management of the company."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	Advanced	4,805,800 KES

Logistics Manager

Posted 05 September 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Logistics, Warehousing."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	Expert	3,322,500 KES

Lab Manager

Posted 05 September 2022

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	Advanced	816,400 KES

Principal Internal Auditor

Posted 03 September 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Audit ; risk analysis, reports, board reporting."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Masters Degree	12-16 Years	Advanced	2,718,700 KES

Advisor

Posted 02 September 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Advisory services."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	Intermediate	2,091,300 KES

Accountant

Posted 26 July 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"BOOK KEEPING, REPORTING, reconciliation."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	Intermediate	1,899,600 KES

Events And Logistics Officer

Posted 23 July 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"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	1,271,000 KES

Accountant

Posted 21 July 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"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	1,266,300 KES

Head Of Department

Posted 14 July 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Research skills and project designn."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	Expert	1,700,300 KES

Finance Manager

Posted 14 July 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Finance and administration."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Bachelors Degree	16-20 Years	Advanced	5,207,500 KES

Financial Accountant

Posted 12 July 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Bookkeeping, auditing, payroll, finance management."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Bachelors Degree	0-1 Year	Advanced	1,084,000 KES

Software Developer

Posted 12 July 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Software development."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	Expert	3,825,800 KES

Interpreter

Posted 16 June 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Medical interpreter."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Some College	0-1 Year	Advanced	3,547,400 KES

Admin

Posted 16 June 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Admin."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	Advanced	852,700 KES

Senior Consultant

Posted 14 June 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Relocation."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Masters Degree	4-8 Years	Advanced	3,742,500 KES

People Manager

Posted 14 June 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Manage the employee lifecycle."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Masters Degree	4-8 Years	Expert	3,821,000 KES

Architect

Posted 28 May 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"I'm committed to my work."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	Advanced	3,509,700 KES

Real Estate

Posted 28 May 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Real estte."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	High School	2-4 Years	Advanced	7,786,700 KES

Financial Analyst

Posted 14 April 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Financial analysis."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	Advanced	5,191,100 KES

Regional Finance Assistant

Posted 08 April 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Account management."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Masters Degree	1-2 Years	Intermediate	2,495,000 KES

Procurement And Administration Coordinator

Posted 06 April 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Procurement."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Bachelors Degree	1-2 Years	Intermediate	2,192,600 KES

Chief Finance Officer

Posted 26 March 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Oversee the finance function of the bank."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Bachelors Degree	16-20 Years	Expert	15,787,000 KES

Agriprocessing

Posted 09 March 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Overall business coordination."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Masters Degree	16-20 Years	Expert	6,577,800 KES

Human Resource Officer

Posted 20 February 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"HR Generalist knowledge and skills."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Bachelors Degree	1-2 Years	Intermediate	593,200 KES

Head Of Human Resources And Administration

Posted 16 February 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"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	5,800,800 KES

Head Of Hr

Posted 14 February 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"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	10,151,300 KES

Soldier

Posted 17 January 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Warrior tasks and drills pushups."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Some College	8-12 Years	Basic	8,233,500 KES

Data Scientist

Posted 13 January 2022

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	Advanced	4,106,800 KES

Human Resources Manager

Posted 12 January 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"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	1,368,900 KES

Director Of Sales

Posted 11 January 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Sales and Marketing."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	Advanced	6,844,700 KES

Client Service Executive

Posted 10 January 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Underwriting, Membership administration, Portfolio management."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	Expert	1,482,900 KES

Online Marketing Consultant

Posted 04 January 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Digital Marketing."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	Advanced	1,875,400 KES

Country Director

Posted 03 January 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Finance management, QuickBooks, Organizational management."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Bachelors Degree	8-12 Years	Expert	3,148,600 KES

Operations Management

Posted 28 November 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Management and system control."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Bachelors Degree	0-1 Year	Intermediate	4,563,100 KES

Truck Driver

Posted 25 November 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"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	9,980,000 KES

Manager

Posted 22 November 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Finance."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Masters Degree	4-8 Years	Expert	1,711,100 KES

Chief Commercial Officer

Posted 18 November 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Commercial Mgmt."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Masters Degree	16-20 Years	Expert	8,801,100 KES

Director

Posted 09 November 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Chemistry."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Bachelors Degree	16-20 Years	Advanced	2,737,800 KES

Finance Manager

Posted 06 November 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"ACCA LEVEL 2."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Some College	1-2 Years	Advanced	2,737,800 KES

Research And Development

Posted 04 November 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Research
Product development
Project management."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	Advanced	5,019,500 KES

General Manager

Posted 02 November 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Leadership, Management, Finance."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Bachelors Degree	8-12 Years	Expert	2,053,400 KES

Global Talent Sourcer

Posted 15 October 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Sourcing, Project Management."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	Advanced	5,863,300 KES

People And Culture Manager

Posted 13 October 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Lead the people and culture department in strategy, learning and development, recruitment, performance management and administration."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	Expert	1,683,800 KES

It Manager

Posted 13 October 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Call Center IT Infrastructure Management, Networks and Systems IT Infrastructure Management, Vendor Management, Innovation Management."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Bachelors Degree	8-12 Years	Advanced	6,844,700 KES

Lead Headhunter

Posted 12 October 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Full Cycle recruitment, HR consulting, SME support skills."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	Intermediate	1,368,900 KES

Data Scientist

Posted 07 October 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Review & implement academic and industry literature for applicable knowledge. 
Design machine learning based solutions. 
Analyze large data sets to generate valuable insights. 
Advise on data collection and data discovery for machine learning models deployment. 
Identify novel techniques for business process improvement and automation. 
Coach more junior member of staff and others on statistical analysis and scientific investigation. 
Run technical planning sessions with the internal senior team
Responsible for the timely implementation of the solution
Collaborate with other members AI & Automation and clients."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Nairobi	Bachelors Degree	0-1 Year	Advanced	2,245,500 KES

Audit Associate