How much does a dental hygienist make in Kenya?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is KES 16,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,976
- Compared with the median pay in Kenya
- 2.8 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 | $78,950 |
| 2. United States | $74,820 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $64,150 |
| 110. Liberia estimate | $2,015 |
| 111. Kenya estimate | $1,976 |
| 112. Myanmar (Burma) estimate | $1,913 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $343 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Health records clerkKES 222,100
- Community health workerKES 227,200
- 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 dental hygienist make a month in Kenya?
The median gross salary is KES 16,800 a month, KES 201,500 a year.
How much does a dental hygienist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around KES 181,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than KES 223,000.
Which country pays a dental hygienist the most?
United States, with a median of $74,820 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a dental hygienist make more in Kenya or in United States?
In United States: $74,820 a year against $1,976 in Kenya, 37.9 times more.
Who makes more, a dental hygienist or a health records clerk?
A health records clerk: KES 222,100 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