Nursing salary in Kenya is determined by the level of experience, education, and the facility that you work for.
The starting salary for a nursing graduate is about Ksh.10,000 per month. This amount can go up to Ksh.14,000 depending on your level of experience and other factors such as working at a private hospital or clinic compared to a government hospital or clinic.
A nurse with a diploma earns about Ksh.15,000 per month while those with a degree earn about Ksh.20,000 per month. Those who have been in the industry for over five years can expect to earn a salary of Ksh.30,000 per month while those with more than 10 years of experience can earn up to Ksh.40,000 per month or more if they work at a private facility or practice independently as a consultant physician or nurse practitioner (NP).
Nursing is one of the most rewarding and challenging professions. It is a profession that requires an individual to be compassionate, empathetic and caring. Nursing is a profession that involves helping others live better lives by providing them with healthcare. The salary for nurses in Kenya ranges from KES 30,000 to KES 70,000 per month depending on their qualifications and experience.
Nursing Salary In Kenya
How much money does a person working in Nursing make in Kenya?
Average Monthly Salary
142,000 KES
( 1,700,000 KES yearly)
LOW
91,100
KES AVERAGE
142,000
KES HIGH
273,000
KES
A person working in Nursing in Kenya typically earns around 142,000 KES per month. Salaries range from 91,100 KES (lowest average) to 273,000 KES (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different Nursing careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Salaries for specific jobs
Job Title Average Salary
Acute Care Nurse 137,000 KES
Assistant Director of Nursing 221,000 KES
Case Manager 177,000 KES
Company Nurse 99,000 KES
Critical Care Nurse 131,000 KES
District Nurse 119,000 KES
Head Nurse 145,000 KES
Home Nurse 119,000 KES
ICU Registered Nurse 129,000 KES
Informatics Nurse Specialist 131,000 KES
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 124,000 KES
MDS Coordinator 136,000 KES
Mental Health Nurse 120,000 KES
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner 181,000 KES
Nurse 114,000 KES
Nurse Midwife 139,000 KES
Nurse Practitioner 146,000 KES
Nursing Assistant 108,000 KES
Nursing Coordinator 142,000 KES
Nursing Director 290,000 KES
Nursing Services Instructor 141,000 KES
Nursing Supervisor 190,000 KES
Occupational Health Advisor 233,000 KES
Occupational Therapist 195,000 KES
Personal Support Worker 91,000 KES
Psychiatric Nurse 115,000 KES
Registered Nurse 117,000 KES
Respiratory Manager 237,000 KES
School Nurse 104,000 KES
Staff Nurse 114,000 KES
Theatre Manager 195,000 KES
Utilization Review Nurse 126,000 KES
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Nursing Jobs Salary Distribution in Kenya
Median and salary distribution monthly Kenya Nursing
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The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Nursing salaries in Kenya range from 91,100 KES per month (minimum average salary) to 273,000 KES per month (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher).
Median Salary
The median salary is 153,000 KES per month, which means that half (50%) of people working in Nursing are earning less than 153,000 KES while the other half are earning more than 153,000 KES. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of people working in Nursing are earning less than 110,000 KES while 75% of them are earning more than 110,000 KES. Also from the diagram, 75% of people working in Nursing are earning less than 230,000 KES while 25% are earning more than 230,000 KES.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary
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Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does a person’s salary progress over time?
Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher the wage.
Generally speaking, employees having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.
Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.
Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.
Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.
“ On average, a person’s salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark. ”
- Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.
Nursing Salary Comparison By Gender
Salary comparison by gender monthly Kenya Nursing
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male employees in Kenya who work in Nursing earn 14% less than their female counterparts on average.
Male
132,000 KES
Female +16%
152,000 KES
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary Comparison By Gender in Kenya for all Careers
Salary comparison by gender monthly Kenya
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Nursing Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Kenya
How much are annual salary increments in Kenya for Nursing professionals? How often do employees get salary raises?
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Nursing professionals in Kenya are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 4% every 32 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 4% granted to employees every 29 months.
Annual Salary Increment Rate Kenya Nursing
