What are the highest paying jobs in Kenya?

The highest paying jobs in Kenya include Doctor (General Practitioner) ($26,000), Software Engineer ($18,000), Registered Nurse ($8,000), Teacher (Secondary) ($7,000). Senior-level roles in technology, healthcare, and finance typically command the highest salaries.

What is the cost of living in Kenya?

Kenya has a cost of living index of 24/100 and a purchasing power parity (PPP) factor of 3.90. This means a salary of $50,000 in Kenya has roughly the local purchasing power of $12,821 in the United States.

What currency are salaries paid in Kenya?

Salaries in Kenya are typically paid in KES (KSh). All figures on this page are converted to USD at current exchange rates for fair cross-country comparison.

How does Kenya compare to other countries for salary?

Kenya salaries are -80.9% compared to the global average. Use our compare tool to see how Kenya stacks up against any other country side-by-side, including PPP-adjusted purchasing power.

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Salaries in Kenya

Salary data for the top 4 job roles in Kenya in 2026. Figures are in USD unless otherwise noted.

Avg. salary (mid)

$14,750

vs. global avg

-80.9%

Currency

KES KSh

Cost of living

24 / 100

Average Salary in Kenya by Experience

Average across all tracked roles · USD

Entry-level

0–2 yrs

$7.6K

Mid-level

3–5 yrs

$14.8K

Senior

6+ yrs

$27.5K

Cost of living index: 24/100 · PPP factor: 3.90x vs. USD

Top Roles by Salary

Median annual salary in USD · Mid-level experience

Salary by Role

Role	Level	Min	Median	Max
Doctor (General Practitioner)KES	Mid-level	$15K	$26K	$40K
Software EngineerKES	Mid-level	$10K	$18K	$28K
Registered NurseKES	Mid-level	$5K	$8K	$13K
Teacher (Secondary)KES	Mid-level	$4.5K	$7K	$11K

Source: Aggregated public data 2025–2026. All figures in USD.

Frequently Asked Questions

The average mid-level salary in Kenya is $14,750 per year, which is -80.9% compared to the global average of $77,108. Salaries vary significantly by industry, experience level, and city.

Last updated: May 9, 2026 · Source: Aggregated public data (BLS, Glassdoor, LinkedIn, PayScale).