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Manufacturing Manager Average Salary in Kenya 2024

How much money does a person working as Manufacturing Manager make in Kenya?


Average Monthly Salary
226,000 KES
( 2,710,000 KES yearly)

LOW
104,000
KES
AVERAGE
226,000
KES
HIGH
359,000
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 Manufacturing Manager in Kenya typically earns around 226,000 KES. Salaries range from 104,000 KES (lowest) to 359,000 KES (highest).


Salary Variance

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



Manufacturing Manager Pay Scale and Salaries in Kenya

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

5% of people earn
214,000 KES or more
10% of people earn
187,000 to 214,000 KES
20% of people earn
129,000 KES or less
65% of people earn
129,000 to 187,000 KES
Minimum Salary
104,000 KES
Median
216,000 KES
Maximum
359,000 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 Manufacturing Manager in Kenya range from 104,000 KES (starting salary) to 359,000 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 216,000 KES, half of the professionals who work as Manufacturing Manager 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 Manufacturing Manager in Kenya earn less than 174,000 KES, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 248,000 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 Manufacturing Manager in Kenya compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 129,000 KES to 187,000 KES. About 20% of salaries are below the 129,000 KES mark, while 10% fall within the range of 187,000 KES to 214,000 KES. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 214,000 KES.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Manufacturing Manager / Kenya

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
118,000 KES
2 - 5 Years+34%
157,000 KES
5 - 10 Years+48%
232,000 KES
10 - 15 Years+22%
283,000 KES
15 - 20 Years+9%
309,000 KES
20+ Years+8%
334,000 KES
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by years of experience monthly Kenya Manufacturing Manager
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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 Manufacturing Manager 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 118,000 KES.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 157,000 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 232,000 KES, 48% 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 283,000 KES, 22% 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 309,000 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 334,000 KES, 8% 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 / Manufacturing Manager / Kenya

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Manufacturing Manager.

Certificate or Diploma
134,000 KES
Bachelor's Degree+57%
211,000 KES
Master's Degree+68%
354,000 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 Manufacturing Manager in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: Certificate or Diploma

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 134,000 KES.


Level 2: Bachelor's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 211,000 KES, 57% more than the previous level.


Level 3: Master's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 354,000 KES, 68% 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 / Manufacturing Manager / 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 Manufacturing Manager in Kenya, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 16%.

Male
242,000 KES
Female-14%
209,000 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 / Manufacturing Manager / Kenya

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

Individuals working as Manufacturing Manager in Kenya are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 7% every 32 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 / Manufacturing Manager / Kenya

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Kenya Manufacturing Manager
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33% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 67% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 5% to 9% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
67%
No Bonus
33%

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 / Manufacturing Manager / Kenya


1,300 KES per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Manufacturing Manager in Kenya is 1,300 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 Manufacturing Manager in Kenya is 600 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
Factory and Manufacturing-100%
3D Printing Technician95,200 KES-58%
Additive Manufacturing Engineer117,000 KES-48%
Assembly Foreman42,900 KES-81%
Assembly Line Worker41,200 KES-82%
Assembly Supervisor65,600 KES-71%
Assistance Maintenance Manager156,000 KES-31%
Assistant Shipping Manager137,000 KES-39%
Automation Process Analyst95,100 KES-58%
Chemical Equipment Controller94,300 KES-58%
Chemical Technican Apprentice80,900 KES-64%
CNC Machinist98,900 KES-56%
CNC Operator95,200 KES-58%
CNC Programmer107,000 KES-53%
Colour Technologist53,800 KES-76%
Contracts Manager172,000 KES-24%
Data Collection Coordinator68,600 KES-70%
Demand Planner61,400 KES-73%
Derrick Operator44,000 KES-80%
Digital Twin Engineer131,000 KES-42%
Director of Manufacturing249,000 KES+10%
Dock Worker39,300 KES-83%
Drying Technician40,400 KES-82%
Equipment Operator39,500 KES-82%
Export Sales Coordinator131,000 KES-42%
Factory Superintendent66,200 KES-71%
Factory Worker45,500 KES-80%
Failure Analysis Technician66,700 KES-70%
Fiberglass Laminator46,300 KES-79%
Food Technologist76,000 KES-66%
Forklift Driver42,600 KES-81%
Forklift Operator43,100 KES-81%
Forming Machine Operator47,400 KES-79%
Furnace Operator40,100 KES-82%
Gas Appliance Repairer42,600 KES-81%
General Warehouse Associate70,600 KES-69%
Green Product Designer122,000 KES-46%
Heavy Equipment Operator58,000 KES-74%
HSE Manager175,000 KES-22%
Industrial Cybersecurity Specialist142,000 KES-37%
Industrial Engineer144,000 KES-36%
Industrial Machinery Mechanic90,400 KES-60%
Industrial Production Manager235,000 KES+4%
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer130,000 KES-42%
Intake Operator54,600 KES-76%
Key Account Manager195,000 KES-14%
Lean Manufacturing Specialist137,000 KES-39%
Lift Truck Operator41,300 KES-82%
Loading Supervisor79,800 KES-65%
Logistic Coordinator113,000 KES-50%
Logistics Clerk50,900 KES-77%
Machine Operator41,200 KES-82%
Machinist43,200 KES-81%
Maintenance Manager164,000 KES-27%
Maintenance Store Clerk47,500 KES-79%
Manufacturing Engineer128,000 KES-43%
Manufacturing Engineering Manager213,000 KES-6%
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist156,000 KES-31%
Manufacturing Manager226,000 KES+0%
Manufacturing Operative69,900 KES-69%
Manufacturing Production Technician56,000 KES-75%
Manufacturing Supervisor115,000 KES-49%
Manufacturing Technician47,700 KES-79%
Materials Manager189,000 KES-16%
Materials Supervisor117,000 KES-48%
Mechanical Fitter Engineer133,000 KES-41%
Mechanical Foreman40,900 KES-82%
Merchandise Planner71,500 KES-68%
Metrology Engineer127,000 KES-44%
Operations Engineer124,000 KES-45%
Operations Manager213,000 KES-6%
Order Management Coordinator110,000 KES-51%
Order Processing Manager177,000 KES-22%
Order Selector53,400 KES-76%
Package Handler42,700 KES-81%
Packaging Manager137,000 KES-39%
Packer41,300 KES-82%
Packing Deputy Supervisor110,000 KES-51%
Planning Manager189,000 KES-16%
Plant Manager225,000 KES-0%
Precision Instrument Repairer62,300 KES-72%
Predictive Maintenance Analyst135,000 KES-40%
Process Technician51,600 KES-77%
Product Manager230,000 KES+2%
Production Analyst193,000 KES-14%
Production Director252,000 KES+12%
Production Engineer138,000 KES-39%
Production Engineering Supervisor204,000 KES-10%
Production Inspector148,000 KES-34%
Production Laborer39,200 KES-83%
Production Manager252,000 KES+12%
Production Operator61,500 KES-73%
Production Scheduler101,000 KES-55%
Production Supervisor131,000 KES-42%
Production Technician57,600 KES-74%
Production Worker52,600 KES-77%
Quality Control Analyst181,000 KES-20%
Quality Control Inspector149,000 KES-34%
Quality Control Manager204,000 KES-10%
Service Technician52,400 KES-77%
SHEQ Officer66,400 KES-71%
Shipping Manager203,000 KES-10%
Small Engine Mechanic76,200 KES-66%
Smart Factory Consultant164,000 KES-27%
Spray Painter45,100 KES-80%
Sterile Processing Technician48,000 KES-79%
Structural Welder38,000 KES-83%
Supply Chain Operative125,000 KES-45%
Sustainable Manufacturing Specialist186,000 KES-18%
Technical Operator57,500 KES-75%
Technology Development Manager246,000 KES+9%
Testing Technician93,000 KES-59%
Toolmaker69,500 KES-69%
Warehouse Forklift Operator44,900 KES-80%
Warehouse Operative47,300 KES-79%
Warehouse Worker47,800 KES-79%
Warranty Handler76,200 KES-66%
Welder41,400 KES-82%
Workshop Manager158,000 KES-30%

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Mombasa230,000 KES
Nairobi258,000 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 Manufacturing Manager in Kenya?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 216,000 KES and 248,000 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 Manufacturing Manager in Kenya ranges from 104,000 KES to 174,000 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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