How much does a chemist make in Kenya?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is KES 23,660 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,783
- Compared with the median pay in Kenya
- 3.9 times
- Data from
- 2019
Where Kenya ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $108,500 |
| 2. United States | $92,530 |
| 3. Germany | $89,610 |
| 111. Mali estimate | $2,850 |
| 112. Kenya estimate | $2,783 |
| 113. Comoros estimate | $2,770 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $390 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- AstrophysicistKES 337,500
- MeteorologistKES 311,000
- GeologistKES 314,700
- ActuaryKES 305,900
- ZoologistKES 290,600
- Forestry advisorKES 281,400
- Environmental protection professionalsKES 266,900
- Industrial engineerKES 314,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make a month in Kenya?
The median gross salary is KES 23,660 a month, KES 283,900 a year.
How much does a chemist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around KES 236,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than KES 355,700.
Which country pays a chemist the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $108,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chemist make more in Kenya or in United States?
In United States: $92,530 a year against $2,783 in Kenya, 33.2 times more.
Who makes more, a chemist or an astrophysicist?
An astrophysicist: KES 337,500 a year against KES 283,900 for a chemist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2019. How we calculate