Software Engineer Salary in Kenya

Updated on Mar 28, 2025

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As of 2025, the average salary for Software Engineer in Kenya starts from KSh 50k per year and goes up to KSh 800k per year.

0-2 years

KSh 50k-KSh 100k per annum

3-5 years

KSh 100k-KSh 200k per annum

6-10 years

KSh 200k-KSh 400k per annum

10+ years

KSh 400k-KSh 800k per annum

Software Engineer Salary Trend in Kenya

Software Engineer Salaries in Other Locations

Bangladesh
৳300k - ৳2M
Sri Lanka
LKR 80k - LKR 500k
Oman
OMR 1k - OMR 6k
Finland
€35k - €120k
Malaysia
RM3k - RM28k
Brunei
B$1.5k - B$10k
Qatar
QAR 8k - QAR 55k
Mali
6M XOF - 96M XOF
Bhutan
Nu.20k - Nu.100k
Kyrgyzstan
KGS 1M - KGS 8M

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About Software Engineer

A software engineer is a person who applies principles of software engineering to the design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers or anything containing software work. They can work in various industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, or entertainment. Software engineers are responsible for creating and maintaining the software that powers our modern world.

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About Kenya

Kenya is a country located in East Africa, known for its diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes. It has a population of approximately 53 million people and experiences a variety of climates, from tropical along the coast to arid in the interior. Popular cuisines in Kenya include ugali, nyama choma, and samosas.

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