How much does a medical assistant make in Kenya?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is KES 15,290 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,799
- Compared with the median pay in Kenya
- 2.5 times
- Data from
- 2019
Where Kenya ranks among 141 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 | $71,890 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $58,410 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $55,940 |
| 108. Liberia estimate | $1,835 |
| 109. Kenya estimate | $1,799 |
| 110. Myanmar (Burma) estimate | $1,742 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistKES 201,500
- Health records clerkKES 222,100
- Community health workerKES 227,200
- OpticianKES 194,800
- Therapy assistantKES 174,200
- Quality inspectorKES 250,800
- ParamedicKES 256,300
- Health screenerKES 208,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make a month in Kenya?
The median gross salary is KES 15,290 a month, KES 183,500 a year.
How much does a medical assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around KES 166,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than KES 204,000.
Which country pays a medical assistant the most?
Germany, with a median of $46,420 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a medical assistant make more in Kenya or in United States?
In United States: $45,680 a year against $1,799 in Kenya, 25.4 times more.
Who makes more, a medical assistant or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: KES 201,500 a year against KES 183,500 for a medical assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2019. How we calculate