How much does a Lawyer earn in Kenya?

The estimated salary for Lawyer in Kenya ranges from KES 405,000 to KES 610,000 KES per year, depending on experience and location.

The average salary for a Lawyer in Kenya is KES 450,000 - KES 552,500 per year.

Lawyer Salary in Kenya

Salary estimate - 2026

Average salary

Ksh 405,000 - Ksh 610,000

Median salary

Ksh 450,000 - Ksh 552,500

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentileKsh 315K

25th percentileKsh 405K

MedianKsh 495K

75th percentileKsh 610K

90th percentileKsh 705K

50% of professionals earn between Ksh 405,000 - Ksh 610,000 KES

The median salary is Ksh 495,000

KES 1,601,500 - 2,304,500+285%

KES 1,658,700 - 2,386,800+299%

KES 1,201,100 - 1,728,400+189%

KES 1,773,000 - 2,551,500+326%

KES 1,887,400 - 2,716,100+354%

KES 629,100 - 905,400+51%

KES 549,100 - 790,100+32%

KES 1,487,100 - 2,139,900+257%

KES 1,487,100 - 2,139,900+257%

KES 1,487,100 - 2,139,900+257%

Lawyer

Lawyer - Kenya 2026: KES 405,000 - KES 610,000. KES 501,250 (median).