50% of professionals earn between Ksh 390,000 - Ksh 590,000 KES
The median salary is Ksh 475,000
The average salary for a Software Engineer in Kenya is KES 390,000 - KES 590,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is KES 482,500 per year, based on 254 active job listings.
The cities with the most Software Engineer job opportunities in Kenya are Nairobi, Nairobi County, Nzalae/ Nzawa Locations, Marsabit, Kanzanzu Location. Nairobi leads with 66 job openings.
Leading employers for Software Engineer roles in Kenya include Safaricom PLC, ICON Strategic Solutions, Mastercard, Standard Chartered, Absa Group.
Explore 254 Software Engineer job listings in Kenya on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.