How much does a truck driver make in Kenya?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is KES 10,290 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,211
- Compared with the median pay in Kenya
- 1.7 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 | $75,230 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $72,650 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,900 |
| 133. Rwanda estimate | $1,218 |
| 134. Kenya estimate | $1,211 |
| 135. Pakistan estimate | $1,142 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $418 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Bus driverKES 121,400
- Train driverKES 167,800
- SignalmanKES 146,500
- Motorcyle courierKES 106,300
- Taxi driverKES 101,400
- Farm equipment operatorKES 116,500
- Earthmoving and related plant operatorsKES 132,400
- Crane operatorsKES 141,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make a month in Kenya?
The median gross salary is KES 10,290 a month, KES 123,500 a year.
How much does a truck driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around KES 106,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than KES 139,400.
Which country pays a truck driver the most?
Australia, with a median of $61,070 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a truck driver make more in Kenya or in United States?
In United States: $58,640 a year against $1,211 in Kenya, 48.4 times more.
Who makes more, a truck driver or a train driver?
A train driver: KES 167,800 a year against KES 123,500 for a truck driver, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2019. How we calculate