How much does a police officer make in Kenya?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is KES 11,520 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,355
- Compared with the median pay in Kenya
- 1.9 times
- Data from
- 2019
Where Kenya ranks among 144 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 | $92,950 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $92,590 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $83,620 |
| 132. Ghana estimate | $1,376 |
| 133. Kenya estimate | $1,355 |
| 134. Burkina Faso estimate | $1,336 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $506 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterKES 136,000
- Correctional officerKES 123,100
- Security guardKES 102,800
- Aid workerKES 116,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make a month in Kenya?
The median gross salary is KES 11,520 a month, KES 138,200 a year.
How much does a police officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around KES 114,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than KES 163,300.
Which country pays a police officer the most?
United States, with a median of $80,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a police officer make more in Kenya or in United States?
In United States: $80,300 a year against $1,355 in Kenya, 59.3 times more.
Who makes more, a police officer or a correctional officer?
A police officer: KES 138,200 a year against KES 123,100 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2019. How we calculate