How much does a School Principal earn in Kenya?

The estimated salary for School Principal in Kenya ranges from KES 560,000 to KES 845,000 KES per year, depending on experience and location.

The average salary for a School Principal in Kenya is KES 620,000 - KES 762,500 per year.

School Principal Salary in Kenya

Salary estimate - 2026

Average salary

Ksh 560,000 - Ksh 845,000

Median salary

Ksh 620,000 - Ksh 762,500

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentileKsh 435K

25th percentileKsh 560K

MedianKsh 680K

75th percentileKsh 845K

90th percentileKsh 975K

50% of professionals earn between Ksh 560,000 - Ksh 845,000 KES

The median salary is Ksh 680,000

KES 1,086,700 - 1,563,800+89%

KES 1,006,600 - 1,448,600+75%

KES 892,200 - 1,284,000+55%

KES 823,600 - 1,185,200+43%

KES 663,500 - 954,700+15%

KES 629,100 - 905,400+9%

KES 629,100 - 905,400+9%

KES 594,800 - 856,000+3%

KES 549,100 - 790,100-5%

KES 1,121,000 - 1,613,200+95%

School Principal

School Principal - Kenya 2026: KES 560,000 - KES 845,000. KES 691,250 (median).