How much does a mechanical engineer make in Kenya?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is KES 26,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,142
- Compared with the median pay in Kenya
- 4.5 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 | $122,500 |
| 2. United States | $109,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,600 |
| 111. Mali estimate | $3,217 |
| 112. Kenya estimate | $3,142 |
| 113. Comoros estimate | $3,127 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $440 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineerKES 314,800
- Civil engineerKES 305,300
- Environment engineerKES 291,700
- Chemical engineerKES 314,300
- Mine engineerKES 338,000
- Test engineerKES 315,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make a month in Kenya?
The median gross salary is KES 26,700 a month, KES 320,400 a year.
How much does a mechanical engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around KES 277,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than KES 383,400.
Which country pays a mechanical engineer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $122,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a mechanical engineer make more in Kenya or in United States?
In United States: $109,800 a year against $3,142 in Kenya, 35.0 times more.
Who makes more, a mechanical engineer or an industrial engineer?
A mechanical engineer: KES 320,400 a year against KES 314,800 for an industrial engineer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2019. How we calculate