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Salary Guide

Chef Salary in Kenya

Based on 138 job listings - 2026

Average salary
Ksh 105,000 - Ksh 160,000
Median salary
Ksh 117,500 - Ksh 145,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileKsh 82K
25th percentileKsh 105K
MedianKsh 130K
75th percentileKsh 160K
90th percentileKsh 185K

50% of professionals earn between Ksh 105,000 - Ksh 160,000 KES

The median salary is Ksh 130,000

Top cities

Nairobi72 job openings

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Chef

138 job openings

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The average salary for a Chef in Kenya is KES 105,000 - KES 160,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is KES 131,250 per year, based on 138 active job listings.

The cities with the most Chef job opportunities in Kenya are Nairobi, Nairobi County, Nanyuki. Nairobi leads with 72 job openings.

Explore 138 Chef job listings in Kenya on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.