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Executive and Management Average Salaries in Kenya 2024

How much money does a person working in Executive and Management make in Kenya?


Average Monthly Salary
201,000 KES
( 2,410,000 KES yearly)

LOW
65,600
KES
AVERAGE
201,000
KES
HIGH
328,000
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 Executive and Management in Kenya typically earns around 201,000 KES. Salaries range from 65,600 KES (lowest average) to 328,000 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 Executive and Management 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
Executive and Management
Account Coordinator146,000 KES
Account Director169,000 KES
Account Executive172,000 KES
Account Manager169,000 KES
Administration Manager163,000 KES
Administration Officer87,700 KES
Administration Supervisor139,000 KES
Administrative Clerk65,300 KES
Administrative Officer67,300 KES
Area Director158,000 KES
Area Manager162,000 KES
Asset Protection Associate183,000 KES
Assistant Director175,000 KES
Assistant General Manager190,000 KES
Assistant Manager192,000 KES
Assistant Managing Director202,000 KES
Assistant Operations Manager202,000 KES
Assistant Project Manager180,000 KES
Assistant Section Head153,000 KES
Assistant to CEO169,000 KES
Assistant Vice President189,000 KES
Associate Account Director180,000 KES
Associate Director187,000 KES
Bid Manager200,000 KES
Branch Manager203,000 KES
Business Development Manager225,000 KES
Business Operations Associate170,000 KES
Business Operations Lead178,000 KES
Campaign Manager198,000 KES
Catering Coordinator108,000 KES
Catering Manager174,000 KES
CEO356,000 KES
Chairman of The Board343,000 KES
Chairman Office Manager227,000 KES
Chief Commercial Officer251,000 KES
Chief Corporate Officer287,000 KES
Chief Digital Officer235,000 KES
Chief Digital Strategy Officer242,000 KES
Chief Digital Transformation Officer229,000 KES
Chief Ethics Officer213,000 KES
Chief Executive Officer358,000 KES
Chief Financial Officer303,000 KES
Chief Investment Officer241,000 KES
Chief of Staff153,000 KES
Chief Operating Officer246,000 KES
Chief Privacy Officer207,000 KES
Chief Resilience Officer249,000 KES
Chief Risk Officer219,000 KES
Chief Strategy Officer287,000 KES
Chief Trust and Safety Officer224,000 KES
Client Account Manager202,000 KES
Client Accounts Officer172,000 KES
Client Services Manager227,000 KES
Commercial Director240,000 KES
Commercial Manager200,000 KES
Commercial Project Manager187,000 KES
Commodity Broker140,000 KES
COO245,000 KES
Corporate Affairs Executive201,000 KES
Corporate Compliance Director215,000 KES
Corporate Director229,000 KES
Corporate Officer156,000 KES
Corporate Partnerships Officer165,000 KES
Country Manager274,000 KES
Department Head214,000 KES
Department Manager216,000 KES
Department Supervisor189,000 KES
Deputy Director239,000 KES
Deputy Manager249,000 KES
Director259,000 KES
Director of Accreditation226,000 KES
Director of Catering Services206,000 KES
Director of Client Services216,000 KES
Director of Facilities Management191,000 KES
Director of Operations215,000 KES
Director of Process Simplification180,000 KES
Director of Product Management218,000 KES
Director of Project Management229,000 KES
Director of Revenue Management218,000 KES
Director of Training and Development228,000 KES
Distribution Manager224,000 KES
Division Manager190,000 KES
Duty Manager197,000 KES
Engagement Manager239,000 KES
Executive Director325,000 KES
Executive Manager290,000 KES
Franchise Manager279,000 KES
General Manager260,000 KES
Generational Consultant181,000 KES
Global Master Data Manager248,000 KES
Global Technical Lead154,000 KES
Head of Investment217,000 KES
Head of Middle Office216,000 KES
Head of Projects220,000 KES
Head of Strategy253,000 KES
Head of Supply Chain208,000 KES
Head of Sustainability193,000 KES
Housing Manager179,000 KES
HSE Manager185,000 KES
Innovation Manager186,000 KES
Key Account Manager197,000 KES
Knowledge Manager208,000 KES
Location Manager210,000 KES
Logistics Executive182,000 KES
Logistics Manager178,000 KES
Management Consultant179,000 KES
Management Executive247,000 KES
Manager227,000 KES
Managing Director274,000 KES
MIS Executive218,000 KES
Ocean Services Manager245,000 KES
Online Business Manager313,000 KES
Operational Manager241,000 KES
Operations Analyst205,000 KES
Operations Assistant157,000 KES
Operations Director264,000 KES
Operations Executive238,000 KES
Operations Manager256,000 KES
Operations Supervisor214,000 KES
Planning Director244,000 KES
PMO Manager215,000 KES
Policy Administration Executive200,000 KES
Private Sector Executive204,000 KES
Product Development Manager219,000 KES
Product Executive205,000 KES
Production Executive235,000 KES
Production Manager235,000 KES
Production Supervisor184,000 KES
Program Director246,000 KES
Program Manager248,000 KES
Programme Coordinator164,000 KES
Project Control Manager248,000 KES
Project Coordinator136,000 KES
Project Management Officer161,000 KES
Project Manager177,000 KES
Project Portfolio Manager184,000 KES
Quality Manager192,000 KES
R/D Director195,000 KES
Regional Director300,000 KES
Regional Manager228,000 KES
Relationship Manager219,000 KES
Retail District Manager166,000 KES
Revenue Manager172,000 KES
Risk and Capital Manager261,000 KES
Risk Officer176,000 KES
Safety Manager169,000 KES
Section Head179,000 KES
Service Manager187,000 KES
Shift Supervisor136,000 KES
Solutions Manager154,000 KES
Supervisor137,000 KES
Supply Chain Manager250,000 KES
Surveyor153,000 KES
Technical Director212,000 KES
Technical Manager211,000 KES
Territory Manager231,000 KES
Validation Manager193,000 KES
Vice President272,000 KES
Zone Manager237,000 KES


Executive and Management Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Kenya

Median and salary distribution Kenya Executive and Management monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
177,000 KES or more
10% of people earn
150,000 to 177,000 KES
20% of people earn
90,000 KES or less
65% of people earn
90,000 to 150,000 KES
Minimum Salary
65,600 KES
Median
188,000 KES
Maximum
328,000 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 Executive and Management in Kenya range from 65,600 KES (starting average salary) to 328,000 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 Executive and Management is 188,000 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 Executive and Management in Kenya earn less than 141,000 KES, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 222,000 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 Executive and Management in Kenya. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 90,000 KES to 150,000 KES. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 90,000 KES mark, while 10% ranged from 150,000 KES to 177,000 KES. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 177,000 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 Executive and Management 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 Executive and Management 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 / Executive and Management / Kenya

Salary comparison by gender Kenya Executive and Management 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 Executive and Management in Kenya, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 16%.

Male
215,000 KES
Female-14%
186,000 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 / Executive and Management / Kenya

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

Professionals working in Executive and Management in Kenya are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 7% every 26 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 4% granted to employees every 29 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Kenya Executive and Management
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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 / Executive and Management / Kenya

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Kenya Executive and Management
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36% of surveyed staff in Executive and Management reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 64% 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
64%
No Bonus
36%

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 / Executive and Management / Kenya


1,160 KES per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Executive and Management in Kenya is 1,160 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 Executive and Management in Kenya is 380 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
Kisumu194,000 KES
Mombasa219,000 KES
Nairobi239,000 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 Executive and Management in Kenya?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 188,000 KES and 222,000 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 Executive and Management in Kenya ranges from 65,600 KES to 141,000 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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