How much does an aid worker make in Kenya?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is KES 9,686 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,140
- Compared with the median pay in Kenya
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2019
Where Kenya ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $78,170 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $77,870 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $70,330 |
| 132. Ghana estimate | $1,157 |
| 133. Kenya estimate | $1,140 |
| 134. Burkina Faso estimate | $1,124 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $426 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterKES 136,000
- Police officerKES 138,200
- Correctional officerKES 123,100
- Security guardKES 102,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aid worker make a month in Kenya?
The median gross salary is KES 9,686 a month, KES 116,200 a year.
How much does an aid worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around KES 103,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than KES 136,400.
Which country pays an aid worker the most?
Australia, with a median of $62,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an aid worker make more in Kenya or in United States?
In United States: $42,230 a year against $1,140 in Kenya, 37.1 times more.
Who makes more, an aid worker or a firefighter?
A firefighter: KES 136,000 a year against KES 116,200 for an aid worker, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2019. How we calculate