How much does an optician make in Kenya?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is KES 16,240 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,910
- Compared with the median pay in Kenya
- 2.7 times
- Data from
- 2019
Where Kenya ranks among 142 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 | $76,320 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,020 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $59,390 |
| 109. Liberia estimate | $1,948 |
| 110. Kenya estimate | $1,910 |
| 111. Myanmar (Burma) estimate | $1,849 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistKES 201,500
- Health records clerkKES 222,100
- Community health workerKES 227,200
- 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 an optician make a month in Kenya?
The median gross salary is KES 16,240 a month, KES 194,800 a year.
How much does an optician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around KES 174,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than KES 236,500.
Which country pays an optician the most?
United States, with a median of $47,260 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an optician make more in Kenya or in United States?
In United States: $47,260 a year against $1,910 in Kenya, 24.7 times more.
Who makes more, an optician or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: KES 201,500 a year against KES 194,800 for an optician, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2019. How we calculate