How much does a doctor make in Kenya?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is KES 33,160 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,902
- Compared with the median pay in Kenya
- 5.5 times
- Data from
- 2019
Where Kenya ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $500,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $267,500 |
| 2. Canada | $200,600 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $152,100 |
| 111. Mali estimate | $3,995 |
| 112. Kenya estimate | $3,902 |
| 113. Comoros estimate | $3,883 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $546 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Specialist doctorKES 479,400
- Registered nurseKES 289,600
- MidwifeKES 286,900
- Traditional therapistKES 218,800
- Paramedical practitionersKES 311,600
- VeterinarianKES 295,600
- DentistKES 332,700
- PharmacistKES 303,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a doctor make a month in Kenya?
The median gross salary is KES 33,160 a month, KES 397,900 a year.
How much does a doctor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around KES 242,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than KES 491,200.
Which country pays a doctor the most?
United States, with a median of $267,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a doctor make more in Kenya or in United States?
In United States: $267,500 a year against $3,902 in Kenya, 68.6 times more.
Who makes more, a doctor or a specialist doctor?
A specialist doctor: KES 479,400 a year against KES 397,900 for a doctor, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2019. How we calculate