How much does a Software Engineer earn in Kenya?

The estimated salary for Software Engineer in Kenya ranges from KES 390,000 to KES 590,000 KES per year, depending on experience and location.

The average salary for a Software Engineer in Kenya is KES 432,500 - KES 532,500 per year.

Software Engineer Salary in Kenya

Salary estimate - 2026

Average salary

Ksh 390,000 - Ksh 590,000

Median salary

Ksh 432,500 - Ksh 532,500

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentileKsh 300K

25th percentileKsh 390K

MedianKsh 475K

75th percentileKsh 590K

90th percentileKsh 680K

50% of professionals earn between Ksh 390,000 - Ksh 590,000 KES

The median salary is Ksh 475,000

KES 1,349,800 - 1,942,400+236%

KES 1,349,800 - 1,942,400+236%

KES 1,315,500 - 1,893,000+227%

KES 1,315,500 - 1,893,000+227%

KES 1,315,500 - 1,893,000+227%

KES 1,429,900 - 2,057,600+256%

KES 1,429,900 - 2,057,600+256%

KES 1,487,100 - 2,139,900+270%

KES 1,201,100 - 1,728,400+199%

KES 1,201,100 - 1,728,400+199%

Software Engineer

Software Engineer - Kenya 2026: KES 390,000 - KES 590,000. KES 482,500 (median).