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Salary Guide

Machine Operator Salary in Kenya

Based on 120 job listings - 2026

Average salary
Ksh 430,000 - Ksh 645,000
Median salary
Ksh 475,000 - Ksh 582,500
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileKsh 330K
25th percentileKsh 430K
MedianKsh 520K
75th percentileKsh 645K
90th percentileKsh 740K

50% of professionals earn between Ksh 430,000 - Ksh 645,000 KES

The median salary is Ksh 520,000

Top cities

Nairobi58 job openings

Machine Operator

120 job openings

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The average salary for a Machine Operator in Kenya is KES 430,000 - KES 645,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is KES 528,750 per year, based on 120 active job listings.

The cities with the most Machine Operator job opportunities in Kenya are Nairobi, Nzalae/ Nzawa Locations, Nairobi County, Mlolongo, Lamu. Nairobi leads with 58 job openings.

Explore 120 Machine Operator job listings in Kenya on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.