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Factory and Manufacturing Average Salaries in Kenya 2024

How much money does a person working in Factory and Manufacturing make in Kenya?


Average Monthly Salary
102,000 KES
( 1,230,000 KES yearly)

LOW
37,100
KES
AVERAGE
102,000
KES
HIGH
251,000
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 in Factory and Manufacturing in Kenya typically earns around 102,000 KES. Salaries range from 37,100 KES (lowest average) to 251,000 KES (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Factory and Manufacturing domain in Kenya exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Factory and Manufacturing
3D Printing Technician95,200 KES
Additive Manufacturing Engineer117,000 KES
Assembly Foreman42,900 KES
Assembly Line Worker41,200 KES
Assembly Supervisor65,600 KES
Assistance Maintenance Manager156,000 KES
Assistant Shipping Manager137,000 KES
Automation Process Analyst95,100 KES
Chemical Equipment Controller94,300 KES
Chemical Technican Apprentice80,900 KES
CNC Machinist98,900 KES
CNC Operator95,200 KES
CNC Programmer107,000 KES
Colour Technologist53,800 KES
Contracts Manager172,000 KES
Data Collection Coordinator68,600 KES
Demand Planner61,400 KES
Derrick Operator44,000 KES
Digital Twin Engineer131,000 KES
Director of Manufacturing249,000 KES
Dock Worker39,300 KES
Drying Technician40,400 KES
Equipment Operator39,500 KES
Export Sales Coordinator131,000 KES
Factory Superintendent66,200 KES
Factory Worker45,500 KES
Failure Analysis Technician66,700 KES
Fiberglass Laminator46,300 KES
Food Technologist76,000 KES
Forklift Driver42,600 KES
Forklift Operator43,100 KES
Forming Machine Operator47,400 KES
Furnace Operator40,100 KES
Gas Appliance Repairer42,600 KES
General Warehouse Associate70,600 KES
Green Product Designer122,000 KES
Heavy Equipment Operator58,000 KES
HSE Manager175,000 KES
Industrial Cybersecurity Specialist142,000 KES
Industrial Engineer144,000 KES
Industrial Machinery Mechanic90,400 KES
Industrial Production Manager235,000 KES
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer130,000 KES
Intake Operator54,600 KES
Key Account Manager195,000 KES
Lean Manufacturing Specialist137,000 KES
Lift Truck Operator41,300 KES
Loading Supervisor79,800 KES
Logistic Coordinator113,000 KES
Logistics Clerk50,900 KES
Machine Operator41,200 KES
Machinist43,200 KES
Maintenance Manager164,000 KES
Maintenance Store Clerk47,500 KES
Manufacturing Engineer128,000 KES
Manufacturing Engineering Manager213,000 KES
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist156,000 KES
Manufacturing Manager226,000 KES
Manufacturing Operative69,900 KES
Manufacturing Production Technician56,000 KES
Manufacturing Supervisor115,000 KES
Manufacturing Technician47,700 KES
Materials Manager189,000 KES
Materials Supervisor117,000 KES
Mechanical Fitter Engineer133,000 KES
Mechanical Foreman40,900 KES
Merchandise Planner71,500 KES
Metrology Engineer127,000 KES
Operations Engineer124,000 KES
Operations Manager213,000 KES
Order Management Coordinator110,000 KES
Order Processing Manager177,000 KES
Order Selector53,400 KES
Package Handler42,700 KES
Packaging Manager137,000 KES
Packer41,300 KES
Packing Deputy Supervisor110,000 KES
Planning Manager189,000 KES
Plant Manager225,000 KES
Precision Instrument Repairer62,300 KES
Predictive Maintenance Analyst135,000 KES
Process Technician51,600 KES
Product Manager230,000 KES
Production Analyst193,000 KES
Production Director252,000 KES
Production Engineer138,000 KES
Production Engineering Supervisor204,000 KES
Production Inspector148,000 KES
Production Laborer39,200 KES
Production Manager252,000 KES
Production Operator61,500 KES
Production Scheduler101,000 KES
Production Supervisor131,000 KES
Production Technician57,600 KES
Production Worker52,600 KES
Quality Control Analyst181,000 KES
Quality Control Inspector149,000 KES
Quality Control Manager204,000 KES
Service Technician52,400 KES
SHEQ Officer66,400 KES
Shipping Manager203,000 KES
Small Engine Mechanic76,200 KES
Smart Factory Consultant164,000 KES
Spray Painter45,100 KES
Sterile Processing Technician48,000 KES
Structural Welder38,000 KES
Supply Chain Operative125,000 KES
Sustainable Manufacturing Specialist186,000 KES
Technical Operator57,500 KES
Technology Development Manager246,000 KES
Testing Technician93,000 KES
Toolmaker69,500 KES
Warehouse Forklift Operator44,900 KES
Warehouse Operative47,300 KES
Warehouse Worker47,800 KES
Warranty Handler76,200 KES
Welder41,400 KES
Workshop Manager158,000 KES


Factory and Manufacturing Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Kenya

Median and salary distribution Kenya Factory and Manufacturing monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
128,000 KES or more
10% of people earn
105,000 to 128,000 KES
20% of people earn
56,500 KES or less
65% of people earn
56,500 to 105,000 KES
Minimum Salary
37,100 KES
Median
96,400 KES
Maximum
251,000 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 in Factory and Manufacturing in Kenya range from 37,100 KES (starting average salary) to 251,000 KES (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Factory and Manufacturing is 96,400 KES, implying that half of the workforce in Kenya earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Factory and Manufacturing in Kenya earn less than 74,000 KES, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 122,000 KES, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Factory and Manufacturing in Kenya. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 56,500 KES to 105,000 KES. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 56,500 KES mark, while 10% ranged from 105,000 KES to 128,000 KES. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 128,000 KES or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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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.

Generally speaking, employees in Factory and Manufacturing in Kenya having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
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.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Factory and Manufacturing in Kenya, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


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.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they 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 this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Factory and Manufacturing / Kenya

Salary comparison by gender Kenya Factory and Manufacturing monthly
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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? In the field of Factory and Manufacturing in Kenya, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 16%.

Male
110,000 KES
Female-14%
95,000 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 / Factory and Manufacturing / Kenya

How much are annual salary increments in Kenya for individuals working in Factory and Manufacturing? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Factory and Manufacturing in Kenya are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 4% every 29 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 4% granted to employees every 29 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Kenya Factory and Manufacturing
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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

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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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 / Factory and Manufacturing / Kenya

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Kenya Factory and Manufacturing
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86% of surveyed staff in Factory and Manufacturing reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 14% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 4% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
14%
No Bonus
86%

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.

Hourly Average Wage / Factory and Manufacturing / Kenya


590 KES per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Factory and Manufacturing in Kenya is 590 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 in Factory and Manufacturing in Kenya is 210 KES. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Kisumu99,400 KES
Mombasa112,000 KES
Nairobi122,000 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 in Factory and Manufacturing in Kenya?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 96,400 KES and 122,000 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 jobs in Factory and Manufacturing in Kenya ranges from 37,100 KES to 74,000 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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