How much does an optometrist make in Kenya?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is KES 22,810 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,683
- Compared with the median pay in Kenya
- 3.8 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. United States | $136,600 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $104,600 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $85,880 |
| 111. Mali estimate | $2,748 |
| 112. Kenya estimate | $2,683 |
| 113. Comoros estimate | $2,670 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- DentistKES 332,700
- PharmacistKES 303,200
- Public health inspectorKES 282,100
- Physical therapistKES 249,100
- DietitianKES 246,500
- Speech therapistKES 257,000
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedKES 244,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make a month in Kenya?
The median gross salary is KES 22,810 a month, KES 273,700 a year.
How much does an optometrist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around KES 215,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than KES 320,200.
Which country pays an optometrist the most?
United States, with a median of $136,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an optometrist make more in Kenya or in United States?
In United States: $136,600 a year against $2,683 in Kenya, 50.9 times more.
Who makes more, an optometrist or a dentist?
A dentist: KES 332,700 a year against KES 273,700 for an optometrist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2019. How we calculate