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Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Average Salaries in Mombasa 2024

How much money does a person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering make in Mombasa?


Average Monthly Salary
110,000 KES
( 1,320,000 KES yearly)

LOW
40,500
KES
AVERAGE
110,000
KES
HIGH
298,000
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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Mombasa typically earns around 110,000 KES. Salaries range from 40,500 KES (lowest average) to 298,000 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering domain in Mombasa 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
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
Airbnb Property Manager161,000 KES
All Rounder60,500 KES
Assistant Executive Housekeeper44,300 KES
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller91,800 KES
Assistant Food and Beverage Director193,000 KES
Assistant Hospitality Manager213,000 KES
Assistant Storekeeper41,900 KES
Assistant Tour Manager103,000 KES
Baker and Pastrycook54,000 KES
Bakery Manager112,000 KES
Bakery Superintendent76,500 KES
Banquet Captain56,800 KES
Banquet Manager80,100 KES
Banquet Server49,900 KES
Bar Attendant49,700 KES
Bar Manager105,000 KES
Bar Supervisor71,300 KES
Barista60,100 KES
Bartender58,000 KES
Bellman47,000 KES
Beverage Manager117,000 KES
Bistro Attendant51,900 KES
Buffet Chef88,800 KES
Buffet Host51,600 KES
Buffet Manager114,000 KES
Butcher and Slaughterer42,100 KES
Cafeteria Assistant51,900 KES
Cafeteria Manager94,700 KES
Cafeteria Supervisor71,800 KES
Cake Decorator58,700 KES
Casino Shift Manager171,000 KES
Chain Store Customer Support78,300 KES
Chef93,400 KES
Chef De Cuisine133,000 KES
Club Manager187,000 KES
Cluster Director228,000 KES
Cluster Revenue Manager176,000 KES
Cocktail Server49,800 KES
Coffee Shop Manager167,000 KES
Concierge47,800 KES
Confectionery Baker55,300 KES
Conference and Sales Coordinator88,700 KES
Conference Services Manager115,000 KES
Cook83,900 KES
Corporate Sous Chef134,000 KES
Corporate Travel Consultant136,000 KES
Croupier65,200 KES
Culinary Assistant43,500 KES
Culinary Associate42,900 KES
Culinary Tour Guide115,000 KES
Demi Chef93,400 KES
Dietary Aide97,700 KES
Dining Room Supervisor85,200 KES
Dishwasher37,600 KES
Duty Manager117,000 KES
Events Coordinator73,700 KES
Executive Chef105,000 KES
Executive Pastry Chef87,300 KES
Fast Food Cook78,200 KES
Fast Food Shift Supervisor84,800 KES
Fine Dining Cook136,000 KES
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef143,000 KES
Fleet Manager243,000 KES
Food and Beverage Manager190,000 KES
Food and Beverage Trend Analyst121,000 KES
Food Consultant155,000 KES
Food Photographer94,500 KES
Food Policy Analyst139,000 KES
Food Safety Auditor127,000 KES
Food Safety Compliance Manager146,000 KES
Food Safety Coordinator113,000 KES
Food Server50,000 KES
Food Service Director186,000 KES
Food Service Manager196,000 KES
Food Service Sales118,000 KES
Food Service Worker47,200 KES
Food Stylist80,500 KES
Food Sustainability Consultant140,000 KES
Front Desk Agent57,600 KES
Front Desk Clerk57,300 KES
Front Office Manager108,000 KES
Gastronomy Consultant107,000 KES
Guest Service Executive159,000 KES
Guest Service Representative64,200 KES
Head Chef 109,000 KES
Head Concierge73,400 KES
Hospitality Director296,000 KES
Hospitality Technology Specialist121,000 KES
Hostess / Host56,200 KES
Hotel Desk Clerk55,000 KES
Hotel Maid40,300 KES
Hotel Manager271,000 KES
Hotel Revenue Manager169,000 KES
Hotel Sales Manager210,000 KES
Hotel Service Supervisor151,000 KES
Hotel Staff51,200 KES
Inventory Coordinator59,800 KES
Kitchen Manager90,300 KES
Kitchen Staff54,100 KES
Kitchen Supervisor86,700 KES
Line Cook86,400 KES
Luggage Porter38,900 KES
Molecular Gastronomist137,000 KES
Motel Manager160,000 KES
Pastry Chef83,800 KES
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant53,900 KES
Personal Chef110,000 KES
Production Operator81,200 KES
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator87,200 KES
Receptionist57,500 KES
Regional Restaurant Manager220,000 KES
Restaurant Manager185,000 KES
Restaurant Server48,500 KES
Room Reservations Manager180,000 KES
Room Service Manager169,000 KES
Sous Chef110,000 KES
Special Events Coordinator108,000 KES
Supervisor of Food Services123,000 KES
Sustainable Catering Coordinator110,000 KES
Sustainable Tourism Consultant122,000 KES
Tour Consultant137,000 KES
Tour Guide91,700 KES
Tour Manager125,000 KES
Travel Agent101,000 KES
Travel Consultant133,000 KES
Virtual / Augmented Reality Tourism Specialist117,000 KES
Waiter / Waitress49,600 KES
Wedding Planner152,000 KES


Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Mombasa

Median and salary distribution Mombasa Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
149,000 KES or more
10% of people earn
122,000 to 149,000 KES
20% of people earn
63,500 KES or less
65% of people earn
63,500 to 122,000 KES
Minimum Salary
40,500 KES
Median
104,000 KES
Maximum
298,000 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Mombasa range from 40,500 KES (starting average salary) to 298,000 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering is 104,000 KES, implying that half of the workforce in Mombasa 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Mombasa earn less than 79,800 KES, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 134,000 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Mombasa. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 63,500 KES to 122,000 KES. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 63,500 KES mark, while 10% ranged from 122,000 KES to 149,000 KES. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 149,000 KES or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Mombasa 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?

Salary Comparison By Education
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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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Mombasa, 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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Mombasa

Salary comparison by gender Kenya Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Kenya, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 10%.

Male
107,000 KES
Female-9%
97,300 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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Mombasa

How much are annual salary increments in Mombasa for individuals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Kenya are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately % every months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 4% granted to employees every 29 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Kenya Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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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

Annual Salary Increment Rate Kenya
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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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Kenya

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Kenya Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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100% of surveyed staff in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while % said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

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

Received Bonus
%
No Bonus
100%

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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Mombasa


640 KES per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Mombasa is 640 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Mombasa is 230 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
Kisumu98,100 KES
Mombasa110,000 KES
Nairobi121,000 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Mombasa?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 104,000 KES and 134,000 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Mombasa ranges from 40,500 KES to 79,800 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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