How much does a taxi driver make in Kenya?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is KES 8,453 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $995
- 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. Iceland estimate | $61,770 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $59,650 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $59,040 |
| 133. Rwanda estimate | $1,000 |
| 134. Kenya estimate | $995 |
| 135. Pakistan estimate | $937 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $343 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Motorcyle courierKES 106,300
- Train driverKES 167,800
- SignalmanKES 146,500
- Bus driverKES 121,400
- Truck driverKES 123,500
- Farm equipment operatorKES 116,500
- Earthmoving and related plant operatorsKES 132,400
- Crane operatorsKES 141,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi driver make a month in Kenya?
The median gross salary is KES 8,453 a month, KES 101,400 a year.
How much does a taxi driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around KES 86,450 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than KES 125,600.
Which country pays a taxi driver the most?
United States, with a median of $42,530 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a taxi driver make more in Kenya or in United States?
In United States: $42,530 a year against $995 in Kenya, 42.8 times more.
Who makes more, a taxi driver or a motorcyle courier?
A motorcyle courier: KES 106,300 a year against KES 101,400 for a taxi driver, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2019. How we calculate