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Administration / Reception / Secretarial Average Salaries in Kenya 2024

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


Average Monthly Salary
87,200 KES
( 1,050,000 KES yearly)

LOW
43,700
KES
AVERAGE
87,200
KES
HIGH
199,000
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 Kenya typically earns around 87,200 KES. Salaries range from 43,700 KES (lowest average) to 199,000 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 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
Administration / Reception / Secretarial
Accreditation Specialist171,000 KES
Admin Clerk52,800 KES
Admin Executive87,000 KES
Administrative Aide62,100 KES
Administrative Analyst118,000 KES
Administrative Assistant79,000 KES
Administrative Associate81,300 KES
Administrative Coordinator72,900 KES
Administrative Manager121,000 KES
Administrative Officer80,800 KES
Administrative Receptionist70,800 KES
Administrative Secretary67,100 KES
Administrative Specialist73,300 KES
Administrative Support66,800 KES
Administrative Technician63,500 KES
Board Secretary72,300 KES
Branch Office Administrator121,000 KES
Business Administrator124,000 KES
Business Office Manager205,000 KES
Central Office Operator74,800 KES
Clerical Assistant47,400 KES
Clerk53,100 KES
Commercial Administrator112,000 KES
Commissions Processor92,900 KES
Conveyancing Secretary70,500 KES
Corporate Receptionist74,000 KES
Creditors Clerk71,300 KES
Data Entry Clerk52,000 KES
Data Entry Specialist72,500 KES
Document Controller64,100 KES
Document Management Specialist98,300 KES
Executive Administrative Assistant86,700 KES
Executive Assistant83,800 KES
Executive Officer100,000 KES
Executive Personal Assistant98,400 KES
Executive Secretary82,900 KES
File Clerk53,700 KES
Front Desk Attendant76,500 KES
Front Desk Coordinator91,800 KES
Front Desk Manager122,000 KES
Front Desk Receptionist75,000 KES
Front Desk Shift Leader93,600 KES
Front Office Assistant65,000 KES
Front Office Executive88,300 KES
Group Services Manager207,000 KES
Head Receptionist90,500 KES
Inquiry and Admissions Clerk53,100 KES
Key Account Assistant88,200 KES
Keyboard and Data Entry Operator49,100 KES
Leasing Administrator98,000 KES
Legal Secretary81,500 KES
Librarian93,000 KES
Mail Processing Clerk46,600 KES
Mail Sorting Clerk47,700 KES
Mailroom Clerk47,100 KES
Mailroom Manager84,600 KES
Management Support Secretary80,000 KES
Master Programme Coordinator142,000 KES
Medical Receptionist84,600 KES
Meeting and Event Assistant86,700 KES
Meeting and Event Manager191,000 KES
Night Manager110,000 KES
Office Administrator125,000 KES
Office Assistant50,000 KES
Office Automation Clerk89,900 KES
Office Clerk58,600 KES
Office Coordinator77,700 KES
Office Manager137,000 KES
Office Services Coordinator101,000 KES
Office Supervisor97,800 KES
Operations Analyst155,000 KES
Operations Clerk88,900 KES
Operations Manager197,000 KES
Personal Assistant80,900 KES
Planning Assistant87,100 KES
Process Expert123,000 KES
Program Coordinator111,000 KES
Programme Assistant95,000 KES
Project Administrator125,000 KES
Project Coordinator164,000 KES
Query Administrator98,600 KES
Reception Team Lead96,900 KES
Receptionist70,500 KES
Records Officer66,500 KES
Registry Administrator79,700 KES
Registry and Filing Clerk50,200 KES
Rental Clerk54,000 KES
Schedule Officer52,000 KES
Scheduler57,800 KES
School Secretary75,600 KES
Secretary66,900 KES
Service Reception Head85,000 KES
Switchboard Operator66,600 KES
Technical Program Manager172,000 KES
Technical Project Manager181,000 KES
Typist58,000 KES
Unit Secretary68,400 KES
Wayleave Officer51,800 KES


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

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

5% of people earn
110,000 KES or more
10% of people earn
93,900 to 110,000 KES
20% of people earn
58,400 KES or less
65% of people earn
58,400 to 93,900 KES
Minimum Salary
43,700 KES
Median
83,900 KES
Maximum
199,000 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 Kenya range from 43,700 KES (starting average salary) to 199,000 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 83,900 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Kenya earn less than 69,000 KES, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 102,000 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 Kenya. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 58,400 KES to 93,900 KES. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 58,400 KES mark, while 10% ranged from 93,900 KES to 110,000 KES. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 110,000 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial 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 / Administration / Reception / Secretarial / Kenya

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 / Kenya

How much are annual salary increments in Kenya 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 3% every 30 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

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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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86% of surveyed staff in Administration / Reception / Secretarial reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 14% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 4% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
14%
No Bonus
86%

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 / Kenya


500 KES per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Kenya is 500 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 Kenya is 250 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 Kenya?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 83,900 KES and 102,000 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 Kenya ranges from 43,700 KES to 69,000 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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