Average Mechanical Engineer Salary in Kenya

KSh 709,859
Avg. Base Salary (KES)
10%
KES 13k
MEDIAN
KES 710k
90%
KES 3m

The average salary for a Mechanical Engineer is KSh 709,859 in 2025

Base Salary
KSh 13k - KSh 3m
Bonus
KSh 524 - KSh 679k
Profit Sharing
KSh 100 - KSh 1m
Commission
KSh 15 - KSh 174k
Total Pay
KSh 12k - KSh 3m
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Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Mechanical Engineer is KES 3m / year

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Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Mechanical Engineer is KES 13k / year

How can Mechanical Engineers increase their salary?

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