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Electronics Engineer Average Salary in Nairobi 2024

How much money does a person working as Electronics Engineer make in Nairobi?


Average Monthly Salary
155,000 KES
( 1,860,000 KES yearly)

LOW
71,500
KES
AVERAGE
155,000
KES
HIGH
247,000
KES
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working as Electronics Engineer in Nairobi typically earns around 155,000 KES. Salaries range from 71,500 KES (lowest) to 247,000 KES (highest).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Electronics Engineer salaries in Nairobi vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.



Electronics Engineer Pay Scale and Salaries in Nairobi

Median and salary distribution Nairobi Electronics Engineer monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
147,000 KES or more
10% of people earn
129,000 to 147,000 KES
20% of people earn
88,900 KES or less
65% of people earn
88,900 to 129,000 KES
Minimum Salary
71,500 KES
Median
148,000 KES
Maximum
247,000 KES




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries for the position Electronics Engineer in Nairobi range from 71,500 KES (starting salary) to 247,000 KES (maximum salary). It should be noted that the given figure is not the legally mandated minimum wage; rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that included thousands of participants and professionals from all regions of the country.

  • Median Salary

    With a median salary of 148,000 KES, half of the professionals who work as Electronics Engineer in Nairobi earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more. The median salary denotes the middle value of salaries. Ideally, you would want to belong to the group earning more than the median salary, located on the right side of the salary distribution graph.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    The median is closely associated with two other values known as the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution chart, it can be determined that 25% of professionals employed as Electronics Engineer in Nairobi earn less than 120,000 KES, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 171,000 KES while 25% earn more.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    To provide a better understanding of expected salaries, we categorized the frequently occurring salaries into different ranges. This approach provides a more precise representation of salary distribution for the job title Electronics Engineer in Nairobi compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 88,900 KES to 129,000 KES. About 20% of salaries are below the 88,900 KES mark, while 10% fall within the range of 129,000 KES to 147,000 KES. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 147,000 KES.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Electronics Engineer / Nairobi

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
81,100 KES
2 - 5 Years+34%
108,000 KES
5 - 10 Years+48%
160,000 KES
10 - 15 Years+22%
195,000 KES
15 - 20 Years+9%
213,000 KES
20+ Years+8%
230,000 KES
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by years of experience monthly Nairobi Electronics Engineer
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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. We broke down salaries by experience level for people working as Electronics Engineer and this is what we found.


All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

Employees with less than two years of experience earn approximately 81,100 KES.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 108,000 KES, 34% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 160,000 KES, 48% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, professionals whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 195,000 KES, 22% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 213,000 KES, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 230,000 KES, 8% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

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.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary Comparison By Education / Electronics Engineer / Nairobi

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Electronics Engineer.

Bachelor's Degree
94,300 KES
Master's Degree+93%
182,000 KES
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by education level monthly Nairobi Electronics Engineer
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We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down salaries by education level for the position Electronics Engineer in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: Bachelor's Degree

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 94,300 KES.


Level 2: Master's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 182,000 KES, 93% more than the previous level.



Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Kenya costs anywhere from 737,000 KES to 2,210,000 KES and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support the theory. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.


Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Education Level
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Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Electronics Engineer / Nairobi

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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? For the people who work as Electronics Engineer in Kenya, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 16%.

Male
155,000 KES
Female-14%
134,000 KES
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Kenya for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Electronics Engineer / Nairobi

How much are annual salary increments in Nairobi for individuals working as Electronics Engineer? How often do employees get salary raises?

Individuals working as Electronics Engineer in Kenya are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately % every months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 4% granted to employees every 29 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Kenya Electronics Engineer
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Kenya / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Kenya is 2%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.



Bonus and Incentive Rates / Electronics Engineer / Kenya

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Kenya Electronics Engineer
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100% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while % said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from % to % of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
%
No Bonus
100%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Average Hourly Wage / Electronics Engineer / Nairobi


900 KES per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Electronics Engineer in Nairobi is 900 KES.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working as Electronics Engineer in Nairobi is 410 KES. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Electrical and Electronics Trades-100%
Cable Installer and Locator47,000 KES-70%
Cable Technician46,100 KES-70%
Digital Design Engineer158,000 KES+2%
Electric Bike Technician77,500 KES-50%
Electrical Designer152,000 KES-2%
Electrical Drafter74,100 KES-52%
Electrical Engineering Manager221,000 KES+42%
Electrical Maintenance Manager224,000 KES+44%
Electrical Planner115,000 KES-26%
Electrical Sales Engineer157,000 KES+1%
Electrical Sales Representative96,900 KES-38%
Electrical Service Technician48,200 KES-69%
Electrical Technician82,100 KES-47%
Electrical Worker54,900 KES-65%
Electrician83,600 KES-46%
Electromechanical Technician84,200 KES-46%
Electronic Assembler76,800 KES-51%
Electronic Drafter67,800 KES-56%
Electronic Engineer158,000 KES+2%
Electronic Service Engineer157,000 KES+1%
Electronics Engineer155,000 KES-0%
Electronics Instructor154,000 KES-1%
Electronics Technician81,500 KES-48%
Field Service Engineer156,000 KES+0%
Field Service Technician59,300 KES-62%
Home Automation Specialist153,000 KES-2%
Home Energy Auditor137,000 KES-12%
Hydroelectric Plant Technician75,000 KES-52%
Hydroelectric Production Manager213,000 KES+37%
Instrumentation Technician62,400 KES-60%
Journeyman Electrician73,600 KES-53%
Maintenance Electrician55,000 KES-65%
Mechatronics Technician82,100 KES-47%
Power Equipment Mechanic58,100 KES-63%
Power Line Technician54,000 KES-65%
Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic79,300 KES-49%
Security Service Engineer167,000 KES+7%
Technical Manager215,000 KES+38%
Turbine Fitter45,700 KES-71%
Warehouse Attendant40,500 KES-74%
Warehouse Manager206,000 KES+33%
Watch Repairer59,500 KES-62%

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Mombasa145,000 KES
Nairobi155,000 KES

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Kenya is 14% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
140,000 KES
Public Sector+14%
159,000 KES
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary for the job title Electronics Engineer in Nairobi?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 148,000 KES and 171,000 KES. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for a careers like Electronics Engineer in Nairobi ranges from 71,500 KES to 120,000 KES. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn 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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