How much does a community health worker make in Kenya?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is KES 18,930 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,228
- Compared with the median pay in Kenya
- 3.2 times
- Data from
- 2019
Where Kenya ranks among 143 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 | $89,000 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $72,320 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $69,250 |
| 110. Liberia estimate | $2,272 |
| 111. Kenya estimate | $2,228 |
| 112. Myanmar (Burma) estimate | $2,156 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $386 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistKES 201,500
- Health records clerkKES 222,100
- OpticianKES 194,800
- Therapy assistantKES 174,200
- Medical assistantKES 183,500
- Quality inspectorKES 250,800
- ParamedicKES 256,300
- Health screenerKES 208,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make a month in Kenya?
The median gross salary is KES 18,930 a month, KES 227,200 a year.
How much does a community health worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around KES 202,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than KES 266,400.
Which country pays a community health worker the most?
Canada, with a median of $63,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a community health worker make more in Kenya or in United States?
In United States: $51,850 a year against $2,228 in Kenya, 23.3 times more.
Who makes more, a community health worker or a dental hygienist?
A community health worker: KES 227,200 a year against KES 201,500 for a dental hygienist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2019. How we calculate