How much does an elementary school teacher make in Kenya?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is KES 22,130 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,603
- Compared with the median pay in Kenya
- 3.7 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 | $101,500 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $83,320 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $72,610 |
| 111. Mali estimate | $2,666 |
| 112. Kenya estimate | $2,603 |
| 113. Comoros estimate | $2,591 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $364 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Preschool teacherKES 223,900
- ProfessorKES 288,100
- Vocational teacherKES 261,000
- High school teacherKES 282,000
- Education officerKES 264,300
- Special needs teacherKES 268,300
- Esol teacherKES 227,300
- Music teacherKES 234,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make a month in Kenya?
The median gross salary is KES 22,130 a month, KES 265,500 a year.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around KES 236,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than KES 322,000.
Which country pays an elementary school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $69,540 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an elementary school teacher make more in Kenya or in United States?
In United States: $64,090 a year against $2,603 in Kenya, 24.6 times more.
Who makes more, an elementary school teacher or a preschool teacher?
An elementary school teacher: KES 265,500 a year against KES 223,900 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2019. How we calculate