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Salaries in Kenya (2026)
Mid-career median salaries for 111 professions in Kenya, ranked from highest to lowest. Click any role for experience-level breakdowns, take-home estimates, and global comparisons.
Population
57,532,493
GDP per capita (PPP)
$6,644
Inflation rate
4.1%
| # | Job Title | Industry | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeon | Healthcare | KES 5,780,000 |
| 2 | Anesthesiologist | Healthcare | KES 5,450,000 |
| 3 | Psychiatrist | Healthcare | KES 5,430,000 |
| 4 | AI Engineer | Technology | KES 4,190,000 |
| 5 | Machine Learning Engineer | Technology | KES 4,030,000 |
| 6 | Doctor (General Practitioner) | Healthcare | KES 3,900,000 |
| 7 | Site Reliability Engineer | Technology | KES 3,700,000 |
| 8 | Software Engineer | Technology | KES 3,510,000 |
| 9 | Investment Banker | Finance | KES 3,490,000 |
| 10 | Product Manager | Technology | KES 3,420,000 |
| 11 | Data Engineer | Technology | KES 3,410,000 |
| 12 | DevOps Engineer | Technology | KES 3,400,000 |
| 13 | Marketing Manager | Marketing & Sales | KES 3,380,000 |
| 14 | Python Developer | Technology | KES 3,370,000 |
| 15 | Cloud Engineer | Technology | KES 3,330,000 |
| 16 | Backend Developer | Technology | KES 3,260,000 |
| 17 | Pilot | Transport & Logistics | KES 3,260,000 |
| 18 | Data Scientist | Technology | KES 3,250,000 |
| 19 | Mobile Developer | Technology | KES 3,150,000 |
| 20 | Lawyer | Legal | KES 3,150,000 |
| 21 | Human Resources Manager | Marketing & Sales | KES 2,980,000 |
| 22 | Frontend Developer | Technology | KES 2,960,000 |
| 23 | Actuary | Finance | KES 2,900,000 |
| 24 | Sales Manager | Marketing & Sales | KES 2,900,000 |
| 25 | Dentist | Healthcare | KES 2,810,000 |
| 26 | Cybersecurity Analyst | Technology | KES 2,770,000 |
| 27 | Judge | Legal | KES 2,700,000 |
| 28 | Economist | Science & Research | KES 2,640,000 |
| 29 | UI/UX Designer | Technology | KES 2,550,000 |
| 30 | Web Developer | Technology | KES 2,530,000 |
| 31 | Aerospace Engineer | Engineering | KES 2,430,000 |
| 32 | Database Administrator | Technology | KES 2,420,000 |
| 33 | Petroleum Engineer | Engineering | KES 2,390,000 |
| 34 | Project Manager | Technology | KES 2,370,000 |
| 35 | QA Engineer | Technology | KES 2,320,000 |
| 36 | Pharmacist | Healthcare | KES 2,310,000 |
| 37 | Nurse Practitioner | Healthcare | KES 2,280,000 |
| 38 | Financial Analyst | Finance | KES 2,280,000 |
| 39 | Business Analyst | Technology | KES 2,230,000 |
| 40 | Research Scientist | Science & Research | KES 2,220,000 |
| 41 | Network Engineer | Technology | KES 2,180,000 |
| 42 | Supply Chain Manager | Transport & Logistics | KES 2,170,000 |
| 43 | Psychologist | Healthcare | KES 2,110,000 |
| 44 | Electrical Engineer | Engineering | KES 2,090,000 |
| 45 | Data Analyst | Technology | KES 2,080,000 |
| 46 | Systems Administrator | Technology | KES 2,070,000 |
| 47 | Compliance Officer | Finance | KES 2,070,000 |
| 48 | Chemical Engineer | Engineering | KES 2,070,000 |
| 49 | Electronics Engineer | Engineering | KES 2,010,000 |
| 50 | Veterinarian | Healthcare | KES 2,000,000 |
| 51 | Operations Manager | Transport & Logistics | KES 1,990,000 |
| 52 | Midwife | Healthcare | KES 1,930,000 |
| 53 | Environmental Engineer | Engineering | KES 1,930,000 |
| 54 | Mechanical Engineer | Engineering | KES 1,910,000 |
| 55 | Industrial Engineer | Engineering | KES 1,910,000 |
| 56 | Architect | Engineering | KES 1,910,000 |
| 57 | Construction Manager | Skilled Trades | KES 1,880,000 |
| 58 | Accountant | Finance | KES 1,860,000 |
| 59 | Structural Engineer | Engineering | KES 1,860,000 |
| 60 | Auditor | Finance | KES 1,840,000 |
| 61 | Insurance Underwriter | Finance | KES 1,840,000 |
| 62 | Civil Engineer | Engineering | KES 1,780,000 |
| 63 | Digital Marketer | Marketing & Sales | KES 1,770,000 |
| 64 | Account Manager | Marketing & Sales | KES 1,770,000 |
| 65 | SEO Specialist | Marketing & Sales | KES 1,730,000 |
| 66 | Professor | Education | KES 1,720,000 |
| 67 | Geologist | Science & Research | KES 1,720,000 |
| 68 | Physical Therapist | Healthcare | KES 1,710,000 |
| 69 | Occupational Therapist | Healthcare | KES 1,650,000 |
| 70 | Recruiter | Marketing & Sales | KES 1,650,000 |
| 71 | Logistics Manager | Transport & Logistics | KES 1,640,000 |
| 72 | Video Editor | Creative & Media | KES 1,610,000 |
| 73 | Content Writer | Marketing & Sales | KES 1,580,000 |
| 74 | Biologist | Science & Research | KES 1,580,000 |
| 75 | Translator | Creative & Media | KES 1,550,000 |
| 76 | Social Media Manager | Marketing & Sales | KES 1,520,000 |
| 77 | Chemist | Science & Research | KES 1,520,000 |
| 78 | Graphic Designer | Creative & Media | KES 1,490,000 |
| 79 | Registered Nurse | Healthcare | KES 1,480,000 |
| 80 | Loan Officer | Finance | KES 1,430,000 |
| 81 | Dental Hygienist | Healthcare | KES 1,390,000 |
| 82 | Sales Representative | Marketing & Sales | KES 1,370,000 |
| 83 | Paralegal | Legal | KES 1,340,000 |
| 84 | Journalist | Creative & Media | KES 1,340,000 |
| 85 | IT Support Specialist | Technology | KES 1,300,000 |
| 86 | Interior Designer | Creative & Media | KES 1,230,000 |
| 87 | Event Planner | Hospitality & Service | KES 1,180,000 |
| 88 | Bookkeeper | Finance | KES 1,160,000 |
| 89 | Teacher | Education | KES 1,160,000 |
| 90 | Special Education Teacher | Education | KES 1,150,000 |
| 91 | Radiologic Technologist | Healthcare | KES 1,120,000 |
| 92 | Real Estate Agent | Marketing & Sales | KES 1,120,000 |
| 93 | Social Worker | Healthcare | KES 1,120,000 |
| 94 | Flight Attendant | Hospitality & Service | KES 1,110,000 |
| 95 | School Counselor | Education | KES 1,100,000 |
| 96 | Hotel Manager | Hospitality & Service | KES 1,100,000 |
| 97 | Legal Secretary | Legal | KES 1,060,000 |
| 98 | Electrician | Skilled Trades | KES 1,020,000 |
| 99 | Plumber | Skilled Trades | KES 1,010,000 |
| 100 | Restaurant Manager | Hospitality & Service | KES 1,010,000 |
| 101 | Administrative Assistant | Hospitality & Service | KES 1,000,000 |
| 102 | HVAC Technician | Skilled Trades | KES 959,000 |
| 103 | Chef | Hospitality & Service | KES 952,000 |
| 104 | Carpenter | Skilled Trades | KES 919,000 |
| 105 | Retail Manager | Hospitality & Service | KES 916,000 |
| 106 | Truck Driver | Transport & Logistics | KES 879,000 |
| 107 | Machinist | Skilled Trades | KES 853,000 |
| 108 | Photographer | Creative & Media | KES 842,000 |
| 109 | Welder | Skilled Trades | KES 820,000 |
| 110 | Mechanic | Skilled Trades | KES 788,000 |
| 111 | Medical Assistant | Healthcare | KES 709,000 |