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How much does a chef make in Kenya?

KES 196,900a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is KES 16,410 a month. estimate

Equals
$1,930
Compared with the median pay in Kenya
2.7 times
Data from
2019

Where Kenya ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandRomaniaCape VerdeMalawiKenya, rank 111

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What chefs earn in Kenya
Lowest 10%: KES 166,400Median: KES 196,900Highest 10%: KES 232,600

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$77,130
2. Iceland estimate$62,670
3. Luxembourg estimate$60,020
110. Liberia estimate$1,969
111. Kenya estimate$1,930
112. Myanmar (Burma) estimate$1,868
143. Malawi estimate$335
Compare chefs in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chef make a month in Kenya?

The median gross salary is KES 16,410 a month, KES 196,900 a year.

How much does a chef make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around KES 166,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than KES 232,600.

Which country pays a chef the most?

Switzerland, with a median of $77,130 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a chef make more in Kenya or in United States?

In United States: $48,610 a year against $1,930 in Kenya, 25.2 times more.

Who makes more, a chef or a photographer?

A photographer: KES 201,400 a year against KES 196,900 for a chef, 1.0 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2019. How we calculate