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Human Resources Administrator Average Salary in Kenya 2024

How much money does a person working as Human Resources Administrator make in Kenya?


Average Monthly Salary
98,800 KES
( 1,190,000 KES yearly)

LOW
51,400
KES
AVERAGE
98,800
KES
HIGH
151,000
KES
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working as Human Resources Administrator in Kenya typically earns around 98,800 KES. Salaries range from 51,400 KES (lowest) to 151,000 KES (highest).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Human Resources Administrator salaries in Kenya vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.



Human Resources Administrator Pay Scale and Salaries in Kenya

Median and salary distribution Kenya Human Resources Administrator monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
89,500 KES or more
10% of people earn
79,700 to 89,500 KES
20% of people earn
58,200 KES or less
65% of people earn
58,200 to 79,700 KES
Minimum Salary
51,400 KES
Median
89,900 KES
Maximum
151,000 KES




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries for the position Human Resources Administrator in Kenya range from 51,400 KES (starting salary) to 151,000 KES (maximum salary). It should be noted that the given figure is not the legally mandated minimum wage; rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that included thousands of participants and professionals from all regions of the country.

  • Median Salary

    With a median salary of 89,900 KES, half of the professionals who work as Human Resources Administrator in Kenya earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more. The median salary denotes the middle value of salaries. Ideally, you would want to belong to the group earning more than the median salary, located on the right side of the salary distribution graph.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    The median is closely associated with two other values known as the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution chart, it can be determined that 25% of professionals employed as Human Resources Administrator in Kenya earn less than 74,500 KES, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 102,000 KES while 25% earn more.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    To provide a better understanding of expected salaries, we categorized the frequently occurring salaries into different ranges. This approach provides a more precise representation of salary distribution for the job title Human Resources Administrator in Kenya compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 58,200 KES to 79,700 KES. About 20% of salaries are below the 58,200 KES mark, while 10% fall within the range of 79,700 KES to 89,500 KES. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 89,500 KES.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Human Resources Administrator / Kenya

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
58,400 KES
2 - 5 Years+34%
78,400 KES
5 - 10 Years+30%
102,000 KES
10 - 15 Years+21%
123,000 KES
15 - 20 Years+9%
135,000 KES
20+ Years+5%
142,000 KES
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by years of experience monthly Kenya Human Resources Administrator
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage. We broke down salaries by experience level for people working as Human Resources Administrator and this is what we found.


All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

Employees with less than two years of experience earn approximately 58,400 KES.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 78,400 KES, 34% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 102,000 KES, 30% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, professionals whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 123,000 KES, 21% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 135,000 KES, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 142,000 KES, 5% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary Comparison By Education / Human Resources Administrator / Kenya

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Human Resources Administrator.

Bachelor's Degree
82,300 KES
Master's Degree+39%
114,000 KES
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
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We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down salaries by education level for the position Human Resources Administrator in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: Bachelor's Degree

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 82,300 KES.


Level 2: Master's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 114,000 KES, 39% more than the previous level.



Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Kenya costs anywhere from 737,000 KES to 2,210,000 KES and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support the theory. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.


Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

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Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Human Resources Administrator / Kenya

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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? For the people who work as Human Resources Administrator in Kenya, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 10%.

Male
104,000 KES
Female-9%
95,100 KES
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Kenya for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Human Resources Administrator / Kenya

How much are annual salary increments in Kenya for individuals working as Human Resources Administrator? How often do employees get salary raises?

Individuals working as Human Resources Administrator in Kenya are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 6% every 29 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 4% granted to employees every 29 months.

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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Kenya / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Kenya is 2%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.



Bonus and Incentive Rates / Human Resources Administrator / Kenya

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65% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 35% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 5% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
35%
No Bonus
65%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Average Hourly Wage / Human Resources Administrator / Kenya


570 KES per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Human Resources Administrator in Kenya is 570 KES.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working as Human Resources Administrator in Kenya is 300 KES. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Human Resources-100%
Benefits Administrator99,000 KES+0%
Benefits Analyst120,000 KES+21%
Benefits Manager205,000 KES+110%
Benefits Specialist119,000 KES+20%
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer206,000 KES+110%
Chief Happiness Officer197,000 KES+99%
Chief Human Resources Officer244,000 KES+150%
Chief Listening Officer181,000 KES+83%
Chief People Officer258,000 KES+160%
Chief Remote Work and Collaboration Officer172,000 KES+74%
Compensation Analyst122,000 KES+23%
Compensation and Benefits Manager202,000 KES+100%
Compensation and Benefits Officer81,100 KES-18%
Compensation and Benefits Specialist119,000 KES+20%
Compensation Manager189,000 KES+91%
Corporate Director of Human Resources242,000 KES+140%
Corporate Recruiter163,000 KES+65%
Corporate Trainer118,000 KES+19%
Director of Talent Acquisition241,000 KES+140%
Diversity and Inclusion Specialist149,000 KES+51%
Employee Benefits Administrator147,000 KES+49%
Employee Benefits Consultant179,000 KES+81%
Employee Benefits Coordinator71,000 KES-28%
Employee Communications Manager167,000 KES+69%
Employee Development Specialist161,000 KES+63%
Employee Engagement Specialist167,000 KES+69%
Employee Experience Manager177,000 KES+79%
Employee Health and Wellness Administrator147,000 KES+49%
Employee Performance Specialist122,000 KES+23%
Employee Relations Analyst159,000 KES+61%
Employee Relations Manager173,000 KES+75%
Employee Relations Practitioner168,000 KES+70%
Employee Relations Representative118,000 KES+19%
Employee Relations Specialist160,000 KES+62%
Employee Services Manager174,000 KES+76%
Employee Services Specialist164,000 KES+66%
Employee Wellness Officer125,000 KES+26%
Employment Advice Worker78,500 KES-21%
Employment Interviewer122,000 KES+23%
Employment Relations Officer79,400 KES-20%
Employment Service Specialist91,600 KES-7%
Employment Services Coordinator114,000 KES+15%
Enrollment Counselor159,000 KES+61%
Equal Opportunity Representative122,000 KES+23%
Executive Human Capital Management245,000 KES+150%
Executive Recruiter174,000 KES+76%
Expatriate Administration Manager160,000 KES+62%
Expatriate Administration Supervisor110,000 KES+11%
Global Mobility Manager198,000 KES+100%
Head of Culture188,000 KES+90%
Head of Human Resources222,000 KES+120%
Headhunter174,000 KES+76%
Health Benefits Coordinator100,000 KES+1%
HRIS Analyst84,900 KES-14%
HRIS Manager141,000 KES+43%
HRIS Officer74,900 KES-24%
HRIS Supervisor82,100 KES-17%
Human Resources Administration Specialist95,200 KES-4%
Human Resources Administrative Assistant69,900 KES-29%
Human Resources Administrative Coordinator93,000 KES-6%
Human Resources Administrator98,800 KES-0%
Human Resources Advisor163,000 KES+65%
Human Resources Analyst141,000 KES+43%
Human Resources Assessor88,200 KES-11%
Human Resources Assistant61,200 KES-38%
Human Resources Assistant Manager182,000 KES+84%
Human Resources Associate66,600 KES-33%
Human Resources Compliance Officer157,000 KES+59%
Human Resources Consultant196,000 KES+98%
Human Resources Coordinator71,000 KES-28%
Human Resources Data Analytics Manager147,000 KES+49%
Human Resources Data Scientist154,000 KES+56%
Human Resources Deputy Manager 183,000 KES+85%
Human Resources Development Manager208,000 KES+110%
Human Resources Director239,000 KES+140%
Human Resources Executive169,000 KES+71%
Human Resources Generalist125,000 KES+26%
Human Resources Manager230,000 KES+130%
Human Resources Officer86,900 KES-12%
Human Resources Recruiter166,000 KES+68%
Human Resources Representative91,700 KES-7%
Human Resources Section Head148,000 KES+50%
Human Resources Services Manager198,000 KES+100%
Human Resources Shared Services Manager156,000 KES+58%
Human Resources Specialist128,000 KES+29%
Human Resources Superintendent88,200 KES-11%
Human Resources Systems Administrator125,000 KES+26%
Human Resources Technology Consultant140,000 KES+42%
Human Resources Training Executive170,000 KES+72%
Human Resources Transformation Consultant163,000 KES+65%
Human Resources Vice President245,000 KES+150%
Industrial Organizational Psychologist202,000 KES+100%
Job Evaluation Specialist166,000 KES+68%
Labor Relations Director194,000 KES+96%
Labor Relations Manager196,000 KES+98%
Labor Relations Specialist89,200 KES-10%
Learning and Development Manager205,000 KES+110%
Learning and Development Specialist145,000 KES+47%
Occupational Health and Safety Officer89,700 KES-9%
Organizational Development Consultant193,000 KES+95%
Organizational Development Manager195,000 KES+97%
Organizational Development Specialist108,000 KES+9%
Payroll Assistant78,800 KES-20%
Payroll Supervisor92,300 KES-7%
People Development Officer122,000 KES+23%
People Operations Analyst156,000 KES+58%
Personnel Officer66,200 KES-33%
Personnel Recruiter162,000 KES+64%
Records Clerk60,000 KES-39%
Records Manager98,800 KES-0%
Recruiter176,000 KES+78%
Recruiting Coordinator82,300 KES-17%
Recruiting Manager223,000 KES+130%
Recruitment Consultant155,000 KES+57%
Recruitment Officer90,700 KES-8%
Recruitment Supervisor131,000 KES+33%
Remote Collaboration Consultant126,000 KES+27%
Remote Work Compliance Manager183,000 KES+85%
Remote Work Coordinator111,000 KES+12%
Remote Work Manager150,000 KES+52%
Research Associate80,100 KES-19%
SAP Resource Manager164,000 KES+66%
Talent Acquisition Manager229,000 KES+130%
Talent Acquisition Specialist127,000 KES+28%
Talent Brand Manager183,000 KES+85%
Talent Management Officer103,000 KES+4%
Technical Recruiter104,000 KES+5%
Training Administrator97,000 KES-2%
Training and Development Manager195,000 KES+97%
Training and Development Section Head166,000 KES+68%
Training Executive183,000 KES+85%
Training Manager201,000 KES+100%
Training Officer82,300 KES-17%
Training Specialist129,000 KES+31%
Workforce Planning Analyst144,000 KES+46%

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Mombasa106,000 KES
Nairobi118,000 KES

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Kenya is 14% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
140,000 KES
Public Sector+14%
159,000 KES
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary for the job title Human Resources Administrator in Kenya?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 89,900 KES and 102,000 KES. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for a careers like Human Resources Administrator in Kenya ranges from 51,400 KES to 74,500 KES. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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