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Administration / Reception / Secretarial Average Salaries in Nairobi 2024

How much money does a person working in Administration / Reception / Secretarial make in Nairobi?


Average Monthly Salary
104,000 KES
( 1,250,000 KES yearly)

LOW
52,100
KES
AVERAGE
104,000
KES
HIGH
237,000
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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Nairobi typically earns around 104,000 KES. Salaries range from 52,100 KES (lowest average) to 237,000 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial 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
Administration / Reception / Secretarial
Accreditation Specialist195,000 KES
Admin Clerk59,200 KES
Admin Executive95,700 KES
Administrative Aide69,600 KES
Administrative Analyst129,000 KES
Administrative Assistant90,400 KES
Administrative Associate87,700 KES
Administrative Coordinator85,200 KES
Administrative Manager136,000 KES
Administrative Officer88,900 KES
Administrative Receptionist81,100 KES
Administrative Secretary75,300 KES
Administrative Specialist85,600 KES
Administrative Support75,000 KES
Administrative Technician67,000 KES
Board Secretary81,100 KES
Branch Office Administrator141,000 KES
Business Administrator139,000 KES
Business Office Manager213,000 KES
Central Office Operator87,300 KES
Clerical Assistant50,000 KES
Clerk58,400 KES
Commercial Administrator118,000 KES
Commissions Processor111,000 KES
Conveyancing Secretary71,600 KES
Corporate Receptionist86,500 KES
Creditors Clerk78,400 KES
Data Entry Clerk57,200 KES
Data Entry Specialist86,400 KES
Document Controller74,900 KES
Document Management Specialist104,000 KES
Executive Administrative Assistant99,100 KES
Executive Assistant92,200 KES
Executive Officer108,000 KES
Executive Personal Assistant106,000 KES
Executive Secretary85,800 KES
File Clerk57,900 KES
Front Desk Attendant84,200 KES
Front Desk Coordinator103,000 KES
Front Desk Manager126,000 KES
Front Desk Receptionist80,900 KES
Front Desk Shift Leader105,000 KES
Front Office Assistant74,500 KES
Front Office Executive105,000 KES
Group Services Manager223,000 KES
Head Receptionist97,600 KES
Inquiry and Admissions Clerk56,100 KES
Key Account Assistant97,100 KES
Keyboard and Data Entry Operator52,900 KES
Leasing Administrator106,000 KES
Legal Secretary91,400 KES
Librarian100,000 KES
Mail Processing Clerk51,300 KES
Mail Sorting Clerk49,400 KES
Mailroom Clerk50,800 KES
Mailroom Manager89,300 KES
Management Support Secretary88,000 KES
Master Programme Coordinator163,000 KES
Medical Receptionist85,900 KES
Meeting and Event Assistant99,100 KES
Meeting and Event Manager215,000 KES
Night Manager126,000 KES
Office Administrator137,000 KES
Office Assistant59,600 KES
Office Automation Clerk103,000 KES
Office Clerk68,500 KES
Office Coordinator85,500 KES
Office Manager147,000 KES
Office Services Coordinator114,000 KES
Office Supervisor108,000 KES
Operations Analyst167,000 KES
Operations Clerk92,200 KES
Operations Manager217,000 KES
Personal Assistant85,600 KES
Planning Assistant99,800 KES
Process Expert125,000 KES
Program Coordinator125,000 KES
Programme Assistant105,000 KES
Project Administrator146,000 KES
Project Coordinator180,000 KES
Query Administrator106,000 KES
Reception Team Lead104,000 KES
Receptionist79,200 KES
Records Officer73,200 KES
Registry Administrator85,900 KES
Registry and Filing Clerk56,300 KES
Rental Clerk58,300 KES
Schedule Officer57,200 KES
Scheduler61,100 KES
School Secretary76,800 KES
Secretary73,500 KES
Service Reception Head95,500 KES
Switchboard Operator71,900 KES
Technical Program Manager189,000 KES
Technical Project Manager195,000 KES
Typist67,800 KES
Unit Secretary72,200 KES
Wayleave Officer58,100 KES


Administration / Reception / Secretarial Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Nairobi

Median and salary distribution Nairobi Administration / Reception / Secretarial monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
127,000 KES or more
10% of people earn
109,000 to 127,000 KES
20% of people earn
67,500 KES or less
65% of people earn
67,500 to 109,000 KES
Minimum Salary
52,100 KES
Median
97,100 KES
Maximum
237,000 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Nairobi range from 52,100 KES (starting average salary) to 237,000 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial is 97,100 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Nairobi earn less than 79,800 KES, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 118,000 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Nairobi. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 67,500 KES to 109,000 KES. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 67,500 KES mark, while 10% ranged from 109,000 KES to 127,000 KES. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 127,000 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial 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?

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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial 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 / Administration / Reception / Secretarial / Nairobi

Salary comparison by gender Kenya Administration / Reception / Secretarial 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Kenya, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 16%.

Male
93,500 KES
Female-14%
80,800 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 / Administration / Reception / Secretarial / Nairobi

How much are annual salary increments in Nairobi for individuals working in Administration / Reception / Secretarial? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Administration / Reception / Secretarial 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial
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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 / Administration / Reception / Secretarial / Kenya

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


600 KES per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Nairobi is 600 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Nairobi is 300 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
Kisumu84,500 KES
Mombasa95,000 KES
Nairobi104,000 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Nairobi?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 97,100 KES and 118,000 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Nairobi ranges from 52,100 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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