How much does a security guard make in Kenya?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is KES 8,568 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,008
- Compared with the median pay in Kenya
- 1.4 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 | $69,150 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $68,880 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $62,210 |
| 132. Ghana estimate | $1,023 |
| 133. Kenya estimate | $1,008 |
| 134. Burkina Faso estimate | $994 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterKES 136,000
- Police officerKES 138,200
- Correctional officerKES 123,100
- Aid workerKES 116,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in Kenya?
The median gross salary is KES 8,568 a month, KES 102,800 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around KES 92,990 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than KES 121,700.
Which country pays a security guard the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $69,150 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a security guard make more in Kenya or in United States?
In United States: $39,890 a year against $1,008 in Kenya, 39.6 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: KES 136,000 a year against KES 102,800 for a security guard, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2019. How we calculate