Living Tariff Tool
Are you a gig worker in Kenya? Do you work for a platform? And do you earn a living wage? We have designed a Living Tariff tool in Kenya to pave the way to fair work and compensation in the platform economy. It's free and fair!
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Jobs and Pay
After five years of experience, an engine designer's income ranges from Ksh13,924 to Ksh38,046 monthly, while a teacher's assistant earns between Ksh65,052 and Ksh150,983 monthly. Engine designers specialise in designing engines for automotive, aerospace, or industrial sectors, involving research, analysis, and CAD design. Teacher's assistants provide support in educational settings, aiding with student management, instructional materials, and tutoring. These figures highlight significant differences in income potential between professions, reflecting varying salary scales and opportunities for advancement. For more information visit our paycheck section.
Living Wages
What should you earn being self-employed, working as a rider, or freelancer behind your laptop working for a platform? Find out in this innovative tool
News
25 March 2024 - Kenya's Affordable Housing Levy Act was signed into law on 19 March. This law impacts both employers and employees with a new payroll deduction to fund affordable housing initiatives. How will this levy affect your paycheck? And cost of living? What are living wages in Kenya?
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Highest salary social work associate professionals at 15 years of experience: Ksh45,408 to Ksh158,805 per month
31 Dec 2023 - After 20 years of work experience, social work associate professionals earn a monthly wage that ranges from Ksh44,473 to Ksh149,097. The survey shows that 6% of the employees feel highly satisfied about their position. This is made clear in research by Mywage.org/Kenya, conducted in 2023.
Strikes and payment in Kenya
In Kenya, employers are not obliged to pay salaries to workers on protected strike and have the right to lock them out. Read more about Trade Unions in Kenya here.
Public Holidays and Overtime
According to the Employment Act, cap 229, under the special Orders for different sectors subsidiary to the Regulations of Wages and Conditions, the general working hours in Kenya are 52 per week, but the normal working hours usually consist of 45 hours of work per week, that is from Monday to Friday eight hours each and five hours on Saturday. Click here to learn more about
overtime, workhours, and public holidays in Kenya.
Minimum Wages
Spending long hours at work? Are you worried that you are not being paid enough? Depending on your job, you are entitled to be paid at least Ksh 135.86 to Ksh 309 per hour (1.10 to 2.49 USD). According to the Regulations of Wages and Conditions of Employment Act, general working hours are 52 per week. Find out more about minimum wages in Kenya.
Fair Treatment and work
In accordance with the Constitution of Kenya, all human being are born equal and are equal before the law. Women and men have the right to equal treatment, including the right to equal opportunities in political, economic, cultural and social spheres. Discrimination in work matters in Kenya is also a crime. Read more about Fair Treatment in Kenya.