What is the average salary in Kenya in US dollars?

The average gross wage in Kenya runs roughly USD 350 to 500 a month (KES 45,000 to 65,000), with significant variation by sector. Formal-sector salaries skew higher: bank tellers, public servants, and entry-level professionals typically earn USD 500 to 1,200 a month, while specialist roles in technology, finance, and senior NGO positions run USD 2,000 to 6,000. Expat packages for international NGO and corporate roles in Nairobi often add housing, schooling, and medical, putting effective compensation at USD 6,000 to 15,000 a month. CostLiving’s moderate benchmark of $825 a month is around two and a half times the typical Kenyan wage, which is the main household-budget pressure for local families. For the full picture, see our Kenya cost of living page.