How much does a Journalist earn in Kenya?

The estimated salary for Journalist in Kenya ranges from KES 210,000 to KES 315,000 KES per year, depending on experience and location.

The average salary for a Journalist in Kenya is KES 232,500 - KES 285,000 per year.

Journalist Salary in Kenya

Salary estimate - 2026

Average salary

Ksh 210,000 - Ksh 315,000

Median salary

Ksh 232,500 - Ksh 285,000

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentileKsh 165K

25th percentileKsh 210K

MedianKsh 255K

75th percentileKsh 315K

90th percentileKsh 365K

50% of professionals earn between Ksh 210,000 - Ksh 315,000 KES

The median salary is Ksh 255,000

KES 594,800 - 856,000+176%

KES 629,100 - 905,400+192%

KES 549,100 - 790,100+155%

KES 663,500 - 954,700+208%

KES 709,200 - 1,020,600+229%

KES 480,400 - 691,400+123%

KES 823,600 - 1,185,200+283%

KES 892,200 - 1,284,000+315%

KES 1,201,100 - 1,728,400+458%

KES 594,800 - 856,000+176%

Journalist

Journalist - Kenya 2026: KES 210,000 - KES 315,000. KES 258,750 (median).