How much does a translator make in Kenya?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is KES 20,090 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,364
- Compared with the median pay in Kenya
- 3.3 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 | $92,160 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $75,650 |
| 3. United States | $70,930 |
| 111. Mali estimate | $2,421 |
| 112. Kenya estimate | $2,364 |
| 113. Comoros estimate | $2,352 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerKES 250,300
- JournalistKES 261,700
- LawyerKES 348,500
- JudgeKES 372,600
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedKES 300,200
- Museum curatorKES 252,100
- LibrarianKES 260,200
- EconomistKES 319,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a translator make a month in Kenya?
The median gross salary is KES 20,090 a month, KES 241,100 a year.
How much does a translator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around KES 200,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than KES 296,100.
Which country pays a translator the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $92,160 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a translator make more in Kenya or in United States?
In United States: $70,930 a year against $2,364 in Kenya, 30.0 times more.
Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?
A medical writer: KES 250,300 a year against KES 241,100 for a translator, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2019. How we calculate