In Kenya, the job market offers diverse opportunities, with some sectors offering more lucrative compensation packages than others.
Based on data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), WoK has compiled a comprehensive list of the highest-paying jobs in Kenya’s private sector.
Non-Governmental Organizations
According to KNBS data, NGO employees earn the highest salaries in Kenya’s private sector, with an average monthly wage of Ksh325,349.
There are over 12000 registered NGOs in Kenya, including Amref, Red Cross, UNICEF, and WHO, among others.
Electricity, Gas, and Steam
Workers in Kenya’s oil and gas industry, electricity, renewable energy, and petroleum retail rank as the second highest paid, with an average monthly salary of Ksh182, 346.
They include jobs like energy engineers, power plant operators, renewable energy technicians, and energy analysts.
Financial and Insurance Activities
Jobs in this category include bankers, financial analysts, investment consultants, insurance agents, actuaries, and accountants. Workers in this sector earn an average monthly salary of Ksh181, 618 according to the KNBS.
Administration and Support Service
Employees in the administrative sector earn a monthly salary of Ksh150, 967. These include workers who hold administrative positions in private firms or companies.
They include Chief Executive Officers, Marketing Directors, and Human Resource Directors, among others.
Transport
Workers in the transport sector earn average salaries of Ksh135,214, according to KNBS. Jobs In this sector include pilots, air traffic controllers, logistics managers, and ship captains, among others.
Professional and Scientific activities
Workers in the professional and scientific sector earn an average monthly salary of Ksh130,961. They include doctors, lawyers, and architects, among others.
Information and Communication
Employees in the IT sector in Kenya earn an average monthly salary of Ksh101, 414. They include software developers, web developers, and data analysts, among others.
Human Health and Social Work
The health sector pays an average monthly salary of Ksh95,155 to doctors, nurses, midwives, and health care administrators working in medical institutions in Kenya.
Education
Teachers, lecturers, and school administrators earn an average monthly salary of sh 87,069 in Kenya’s private sector, according to KNBS.
Trade
This sector entails wholesale and retail trade and the repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles. Workers in this sector earn Ksh78, 505 per month on average.
Arts and Entertainment
Creative professionals, such as artists, writers, and actors, earn an average monthly salary of Ksh68,661 in the arts sector.
Construction
The construction sector pays an average monthly salary of Ksh66,104. Workers in this category include civil engineers, project managers, architects, and skilled laborers.
Mining and Quarrying
Professionals working in Kenya’s mining industry, including geologists, miners, and engineers, earn an average monthly salary of Ksh58,713.
Manufacturing
The manufacturing sector offers an average monthly salary of Ksh51,470 to professionals involved in production, quality control, and factory management.
Accommodation and Food Service Activities
The accommodation sector pays an average monthly salary of Ksh39,037 to professionals working in hotels, resorts, and hospitality management.
Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing
Workers in the agriculture sector, including farmers, agronomists, and agricultural managers, earn an average monthly salary of Ksh33,231.
Real Estate Activities
Real estate development, property management, and real estate consulting professionals earn an average monthly salary of sh 28,258.
Domestic Work
According to the KNBS, domestic workers in Kenya’s private sector earn a monthly salary of sh 26, 165.
Water Supply
Professionals working in water supply management, water treatment, and hydrology earn an average monthly salary of sh 26,019.
