How much does a water plant operator make in Kenya?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is KES 20,050 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,358
- Compared with the median pay in Kenya
- 3.3 times
- Data from
- 2019
Where Kenya ranks among 142 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 | $94,230 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $76,560 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $73,320 |
| 109. Liberia estimate | $2,405 |
| 110. Kenya estimate | $2,358 |
| 111. Myanmar (Burma) estimate | $2,283 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $409 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Power plant operatorKES 280,000
- Chemical operatorKES 272,000
- Process operatorKES 308,300
- Metal furnace operatorKES 250,600
- Pulp control workerKES 215,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water plant operator make a month in Kenya?
The median gross salary is KES 20,050 a month, KES 240,500 a year.
How much does a water plant operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around KES 201,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than KES 281,300.
Which country pays a water plant operator the most?
United States, with a median of $68,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a water plant operator make more in Kenya or in United States?
In United States: $68,970 a year against $2,358 in Kenya, 29.2 times more.
Who makes more, a water plant operator or a power plant operator?
A power plant operator: KES 280,000 a year against KES 240,500 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2019. How we calculate