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Legal Average Salaries in Nairobi 2024

How much money does a person working in Legal make in Nairobi?


Average Monthly Salary
227,000 KES
( 2,730,000 KES yearly)

LOW
65,100
KES
AVERAGE
227,000
KES
HIGH
521,000
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 Legal in Nairobi typically earns around 227,000 KES. Salaries range from 65,100 KES (lowest average) to 521,000 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 Legal domain in Nairobi 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
Legal
Administrative Law Judge454,000 KES
Arbitrator210,000 KES
Associate Attorney208,000 KES
Attorney336,000 KES
Bailiff97,600 KES
Barrister83,700 KES
Blockchain Lawyer235,000 KES
Candidate Attorney194,000 KES
Conciliator155,000 KES
Contracts Associate105,000 KES
Contracts Manager191,000 KES
Contracts Negotiator157,000 KES
Contracts Specialist104,000 KES
Conveyancing Secretary91,500 KES
Corporate Counsel244,000 KES
Counsel240,000 KES
Court Clerk77,100 KES
Court Judicial Assistant127,000 KES
Court Liaison Specialist146,000 KES
Court Reporter128,000 KES
Court Representative100,000 KES
Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer452,000 KES
Data Privacy and Protection Lawyer281,000 KES
Digital Forensics Lawyer282,000 KES
E-discovery Lawyer296,000 KES
General Counsel415,000 KES
Genetics Lawyer330,000 KES
Immigration Executive226,000 KES
In House Counsel231,000 KES
Intellectual Property Lawyer306,000 KES
Intellectual Property Specialist158,000 KES
Judge Advocate360,000 KES
Law Clerk74,700 KES
Lawyer321,000 KES
Legal Administrative Assistant88,100 KES
Legal Advisor196,000 KES
Legal Assistant89,600 KES
Legal Associate151,000 KES
Legal Compliance Officer210,000 KES
Legal Consultant195,000 KES
Legal Consultant194,000 KES
Legal Content Writer171,000 KES
Legal Counsel235,000 KES
Legal Data Analyst175,000 KES
Legal Data Privacy Officer166,000 KES
Legal Editor154,000 KES
Legal Executive290,000 KES
Legal Executive Secretary88,200 KES
Legal IP Officer80,700 KES
Legal Officer95,400 KES
Legal Operations Manager338,000 KES
Legal Process Outsourcing Professional209,000 KES
Legal Project Manager414,000 KES
Legal Risk Analyst318,000 KES
Legal Secretary89,800 KES
Legal Services Director381,000 KES
Legal Services Manager371,000 KES
Legal Support Worker60,500 KES
Legal Technology Consultant158,000 KES
Legislative Liaison152,000 KES
Litigation Attorney402,000 KES
Litigation Paralegal192,000 KES
Litigation Support Specialist210,000 KES
Magistrate Judge507,000 KES
Paralegal127,000 KES
Patent Attorney252,000 KES
Privacy Compliance Officer159,000 KES
Privacy Lawyer274,000 KES
Social Media Lawyer242,000 KES
Staff Attorney252,000 KES
Venture Capital Lawyer344,000 KES
Web Content Lawyer257,000 KES


Legal Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Nairobi

Median and salary distribution Nairobi Legal monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
247,000 KES or more
10% of people earn
202,000 to 247,000 KES
20% of people earn
102,000 KES or less
65% of people earn
102,000 to 202,000 KES
Minimum Salary
65,100 KES
Median
203,000 KES
Maximum
521,000 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 Legal in Nairobi range from 65,100 KES (starting average salary) to 521,000 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 Legal is 203,000 KES, implying that half of the workforce in Nairobi 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 Legal in Nairobi earn less than 149,000 KES, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 257,000 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 Legal in Nairobi. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 102,000 KES to 202,000 KES. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 102,000 KES mark, while 10% ranged from 202,000 KES to 247,000 KES. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 247,000 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 Legal in Nairobi 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 Legal in Nairobi, 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 / Legal / Nairobi

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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 Legal in Kenya, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 10%.

Male
198,000 KES
Female-9%
180,000 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 / Legal / Nairobi

How much are annual salary increments in Nairobi for individuals working in Legal? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Legal 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 Legal
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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 / Legal / Kenya

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Kenya Legal
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100% of surveyed staff in Legal 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 / Legal / Nairobi


1,310 KES per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Legal in Nairobi is 1,310 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 Legal in Nairobi 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
Kisumu185,000 KES
Mombasa208,000 KES
Nairobi227,000 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 Legal in Nairobi?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 203,000 KES and 257,000 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 Legal in Nairobi ranges from 65,100 KES to 149,000 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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