How much does a sex worker make in Kenya?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is KES 7,079 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $833
- Compared with the median pay in Kenya
- 1.2 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 | $57,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $56,910 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $51,400 |
| 132. Ghana estimate | $846 |
| 133. Kenya estimate | $833 |
| 134. Burkina Faso estimate | $821 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $311 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- AstrologerKES 97,560
- CompanionKES 93,170
- EmbalmerKES 103,100
- Animal carerKES 87,770
- Driving instructorKES 113,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sex worker make a month in Kenya?
The median gross salary is KES 7,079 a month, KES 84,950 a year.
How much does a sex worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around KES 74,860 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than KES 97,280.
Which country pays a sex worker the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $37,590 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sex worker make more in Kenya or in United States?
In United States: $34,870 a year against $833 in Kenya, 41.9 times more.
Who makes more, a sex worker or an astrologer?
An astrologer: KES 97,560 a year against KES 84,950 for a sex worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2019. How we calculate