Are you looking for a job? If so, it is important to know what the highest paying jobs are in Kenya. Knowing this information can help you find your ideal career path and get started with a lucrative pay rate right away!
In this blog post, we will discuss the top 15 highest paying careers in Kenya.
High Paying Jobs In Kenya
Medicine
This is one of the highest paying field in Kenya, with a mean wage of Ksh 250,000.A medical intern who is on internship in a government hospital is paid an an average salary of Ksh 80,000.
Most doctors have locums in various hospitals or clinics which are based on the hours worked, and this can range from Ksh 1,000 to 2,000 per hour.This is up above their normal salary.
International School Teachers
This is also a high paying job in Kenya with a mean wage of Ksh 130,000.A teacher who is teaching in an international school like Brookhouse and Hillcrest are among the highest paid teachers in Kenya.
They also have other allowances such as housing and transport which are paid for by the school.
A teacher teaching the normal 8-4-4 system, however, is not remunerated as well as they earn an average wage of Ksh 20,000-50,000 per month depending on the level of experience and the number of years he or she has been in service.
If you would like to teach in an International School, we recommend enrolling in the Post Graduate Certificate in Education International (PGCEi) course that is offered by Braeburn International School in conjunction with Catholic University.
Pilot
Being a pilot in Kenya, comes with lucrative perks.They earn an average wage of Ksh 500,000-1,000,000 per month.
According to businessdailyafrica.com, Kenya Airways pilots get an average of Ksh 1.3 million per month.
A pilot needs to have an aviation qualification and at least three years experience before he or she can get hired by a company as this varies from country to country.
The higher the number of flying hours the more experienced you become which translates to higher pay.
Lawyer
Next on our list is law. Seasoned lawyers like Nelson Havi and Donald Kipkorir charge a minimum of 1 million per case.
For you to charge such an amount you have to be an expert in the field with a minimum of 15 years experience.It is also important to have membership at one or two law associations before you can start charging such high fees.
A junior lawyer will earn about Ksh 150,000-200,000 per month while an assistant will get around Ksh 80,000 -100k.
Politicians
Politicians in Kenya earn a hefty salary coupled with allowances and benefits.
Most of their income is from various allowances which include a monthly salary, constituency allowance and travel expenses.
An MP and a senator earn an average of Ksh 650,000 per month, a governor gets an average of Ksh 900,000 while an MCA around Ksh 150,000 on top of other allowances.
Lecturers
University and college lecturers are paid handsomely in Kenya.
According to the Universities academic and staff union,a lecturer in Kenya earns around Ksh179,839 average monthly salary, comprising of housing, transport, and other allowances.
Part time lecturers are paid per hour worked.The average rate is Ksh 1,038 per hour.If one works 8 hours a day, five days a week, the expected monthly salary will be Ksh 166,080
The more the years of experience you have, the higher your pay.
Lecturers with PHD and doctorate degrees earn so much more than their counterparts because of their education experience,the demand for such degree and the number of years one has spent in university.
Finance Experts
Whether you are an accountant,auditor or an actuary you have the potential of earning a very handsome salary.
Finance experts have a very high earning potential in Kenya as they are always needed by banks,financial institutions and accountancy firms because every company needs their expertise to ensure that they do not make mistakes with finances which can lead to losses for the companies or individuals.
An average accountant earns Ksh 100,000-150,000 monthly while an actuary can get anything between 200k and 250k a month depending on their qualifications.
To be more marketable,consider taking a CPA course which is the highest standard of competence in the accountancy field.
Journalist
Journalism is another high paying career here in Kenya.
TV presenters in the major televisions stations earn an average of Ksh 500,000 monthly while a print journalist with years of experience can get Ksh 200,000 per month.
Citizen TV and Radio Journalists are among the highest paid in Kenya.
Their work is not always easy as they have to do hours and hours of research on various topics in order to come up with compelling stories that will captivate the public’s attention.