How much does a social worker make in Kenya?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is KES 21,210 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,496
- Compared with the median pay in Kenya
- 3.5 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 | $97,310 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $79,880 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $69,610 |
| 111. Mali estimate | $2,556 |
| 112. Kenya estimate | $2,496 |
| 113. Comoros estimate | $2,484 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $349 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- EconomistKES 319,100
- AnthropologistKES 257,200
- HistorianKES 269,000
- PsychologistKES 285,900
- Religious professionalsKES 227,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make a month in Kenya?
The median gross salary is KES 21,210 a month, KES 254,600 a year.
How much does a social worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around KES 219,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than KES 308,000.
Which country pays a social worker the most?
Germany, with a median of $66,850 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a social worker make more in Kenya or in United States?
In United States: $61,080 a year against $2,496 in Kenya, 24.5 times more.
Who makes more, a social worker or an economist?
An economist: KES 319,100 a year against KES 254,600 for a social worker, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2019. How we calculate