Salary Benchmark Kenya 2026
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All Salary Benchmarks — Kenya 2026
| Role | Sector | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer (Junior) | Technology | 60,000 | 85,000 | 120,000 |
| Software Developer (Mid) | Technology | 120,000 | 180,000 | 280,000 |
| Software Developer (Senior) | Technology | 250,000 | 350,000 | 500,000 |
| Data Analyst | Technology | 70,000 | 110,000 | 170,000 |
| IT Support / Helpdesk | Technology | 35,000 | 55,000 | 80,000 |
| UI/UX Designer | Technology | 60,000 | 100,000 | 160,000 |
| Product Manager | Technology | 150,000 | 250,000 | 400,000 |
| DevOps / Cloud Engineer | Technology | 130,000 | 200,000 | 320,000 |
| Accountant | Finance & Banking | 50,000 | 80,000 | 130,000 |
| Financial Analyst | Finance & Banking | 80,000 | 130,000 | 200,000 |
| Bank Teller | Finance & Banking | 28,000 | 40,000 | 55,000 |
| Auditor | Finance & Banking | 60,000 | 100,000 | 160,000 |
| Loan Officer | Finance & Banking | 40,000 | 65,000 | 95,000 |
| Doctor (General Practitioner) | Healthcare | 150,000 | 250,000 | 400,000 |
| Nurse (Registered) | Healthcare | 40,000 | 65,000 | 95,000 |
| Pharmacist | Healthcare | 60,000 | 90,000 | 140,000 |
| Clinical Officer | Healthcare | 45,000 | 70,000 | 100,000 |
| Lab Technician | Healthcare | 30,000 | 50,000 | 75,000 |
| Teacher (Primary) | Education | 25,000 | 38,000 | 55,000 |
| Teacher (Secondary) | Education | 30,000 | 45,000 | 70,000 |
| University Lecturer | Education | 100,000 | 170,000 | 280,000 |
| Civil Engineer | Engineering | 70,000 | 120,000 | 200,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | Engineering | 65,000 | 110,000 | 180,000 |
| Mechanical Engineer | Engineering | 60,000 | 100,000 | 170,000 |
| Architect | Engineering | 70,000 | 120,000 | 200,000 |
| Quantity Surveyor | Engineering | 60,000 | 100,000 | 160,000 |
| Lawyer (Associate) | Legal | 80,000 | 140,000 | 250,000 |
| Paralegal | Legal | 30,000 | 50,000 | 75,000 |
| Marketing Manager | Marketing & Sales | 80,000 | 140,000 | 220,000 |
| Sales Executive | Marketing & Sales | 30,000 | 50,000 | 80,000 |
| Digital Marketing Specialist | Marketing & Sales | 40,000 | 70,000 | 120,000 |
| Business Development Manager | Marketing & Sales | 100,000 | 170,000 | 280,000 |
| Hotel Manager | Hospitality | 60,000 | 100,000 | 170,000 |
| Chef | Hospitality | 25,000 | 45,000 | 75,000 |
| Waiter / Waitress | Hospitality | 12,000 | 18,000 | 28,000 |
| County Government Officer | Government | 40,000 | 65,000 | 100,000 |
| Police Officer | Government | 30,000 | 50,000 | 75,000 |
| Driver (Corporate) | Transport & Logistics | 20,000 | 30,000 | 45,000 |
| Supply Chain Manager | Transport & Logistics | 80,000 | 140,000 | 220,000 |
| Graphic Designer | Creative & Media | 30,000 | 55,000 | 90,000 |
| Journalist / Reporter | Creative & Media | 30,000 | 50,000 | 80,000 |
| Content Writer | Creative & Media | 25,000 | 40,000 | 65,000 |
| Video Editor | Creative & Media | 30,000 | 50,000 | 85,000 |
| Shop Attendant | Retail | 12,000 | 18,000 | 25,000 |
| Store Manager | Retail | 35,000 | 55,000 | 80,000 |
| HR Officer | Other | 50,000 | 80,000 | 130,000 |
| Administrative Assistant | Other | 25,000 | 38,000 | 55,000 |
| Customer Service Representative | Other | 22,000 | 35,000 | 50,000 |
| Receptionist | Other | 18,000 | 28,000 | 40,000 |
| Security Guard | Other | 12,000 | 18,000 | 25,000 |
| Project Manager | Other | 100,000 | 170,000 | 280,000 |
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