How much does a correctional officer make in Kenya?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is KES 10,260 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,207
- Compared with the median pay in Kenya
- 1.7 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 | $82,770 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $82,450 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $74,470 |
| 132. Ghana estimate | $1,225 |
| 133. Kenya estimate | $1,207 |
| 134. Burkina Faso estimate | $1,190 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $451 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterKES 136,000
- Police officerKES 138,200
- Security guardKES 102,800
- Aid workerKES 116,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer make a month in Kenya?
The median gross salary is KES 10,260 a month, KES 123,100 a year.
How much does a correctional officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around KES 107,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than KES 148,200.
Which country pays a correctional officer the most?
Australia, with a median of $68,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a correctional officer make more in Kenya or in United States?
In United States: $61,280 a year against $1,207 in Kenya, 50.8 times more.
Who makes more, a correctional officer or a firefighter?
A firefighter: KES 136,000 a year against KES 123,100 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2019. How we calculate