Compare Your Salary to Other Kenyans
Enter your gross salary to instantly see where you stand among all Kenyan workers
How This Comparison Works
- Salary data is based on Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) earnings surveys and industry salary reports.
- Percentile ranks are calculated by comparing your gross salary against a distribution of Kenyan formal sector workers.
- The "All Professions" distribution uses data across all formal sector employees in Kenya.
- Profession-specific data reflects reported salary ranges for those roles in Kenya as of 2025.
- Net salary estimates use the 2025/2026 Kenya tax rates (PAYE, NSSF, SHIF 2.75%, Housing Levy 1.5%).
- County adjustments reflect approximate cost-of-living and wage differences across Kenya.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Kenya in 2025?
According to KNBS data, the average formal sector monthly salary in Kenya is approximately KES 72,000 gross (around KES 55,000 net after deductions). However, median salaries are much lower at around KES 30,000–35,000 gross, as high-earners skew the average upward.
What percentile is a KES 100,000 salary in Kenya?
A KES 100,000 gross monthly salary places you in approximately the 88th–90th percentile of all Kenyan formal sector workers, meaning you earn more than roughly 88–90% of employed Kenyans.
How is the salary percentile calculated?
We interpolate your salary against known percentile points from salary survey data. For example, if KES 45,000 is the 60th percentile and KES 55,000 is the 70th percentile, a salary of KES 50,000 would be approximately the 65th percentile.
Does this include informal sector workers?
No. This comparison is based on formal sector (employed, payroll) workers. Kenya has a large informal sector, and including informal sector incomes would place most formal salaries at a higher percentile. Our comparison fairly benchmarks you against other formally employed Kenyans.
Why does county matter for salary comparison?
Salaries vary significantly by county in Kenya. Nairobi and Mombasa typically have the highest salaries due to concentration of large employers and higher cost of living. Rural counties tend to have lower average salaries. Our county filter adjusts the comparison baseline accordingly.