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Country · KES · 2026Cardiologist Salary in Kenya
Your earning potential as a Cardiologist in Kenya
In Kenya, pay for this role varies with experience, company and the responsibilities you take on.
Estimated mid-level pay centres around KES 11M a year — about KES 919,551 a month before tax.
The benchmark spans KES 4.9M at entry level to KES 35.5M at executive level annually. Compare the experience breakdown below with roles similar to yours.
Market outlook: Growing (estimate). There is limited evidence to explain the outlook for this role in this location. Local outlook evidence is limited; this estimate is a guide to potential demand, rather than a prediction of hiring or pay growth. Your next step will also depend on the skills and responsibilities required by the roles you pursue.
Mid-level equivalent: ≈ $84,882/year ($7,073/month) at 130 KES/USD.
2026 estimates · Local data was too thin for a direct benchmark. Estimated from nearby markets, adjusted for cost of living and income levels.
Salary by experience level
| Level | Experience | P25 | Median | P75 | P10 – P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| entry | 0–2 yrs | KES 4.9M |
KES 5.8M
≈ $44,511
|
KES 6.7M | KES 4.1M – KES 7.8M |
| mid | 3–5 yrs | KES 7.4M |
KES 11M
≈ $84,882
|
KES 16.5M | KES 3.9M – KES 19.7M |
| senior | 6–9 yrs | KES 14.2M |
KES 16.7M
≈ $128,455
|
KES 19.2M | KES 11.7M – KES 22.5M |
| executive | 10–15 yrs | KES 26.3M |
KES 30.9M
≈ $237,669
|
KES 35.5M | KES 21.6M – KES 41.7M |
Five-year salary trend
What moves this number
What lands in your account
| Level | Gross | Tax | Effective | Net annual | Net monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| entry | KES 5.8M | KES 1.7M | 28.9% | KES 4.1M | KES 342.8K |
| mid | KES 11M | KES 3.4M | 30.9% | KES 7.6M | KES 635.4K |
| senior | KES 16.7M | KES 5.4M | 32.3% | KES 11.3M | KES 942.3K |
| executive | KES 30.9M | KES 10.4M | 33.5% | KES 20.5M | KES 1.7M |
Progressive income tax · standard deduction KES 0. Social contributions and local levies are not included.
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What to ask for
Based on market data for Cardiologist in Kenya, the median is KES 11M and the 75th percentile is KES 16.5M. I am targeting KES 17.3M, which reflects my experience and the scope of the role.
Also negotiable sign-on bonus, equity, remote or hybrid flexibility, learning budget and additional leave
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Cardiologist salary in Kenya — FAQ
What is the average salary of a Cardiologist in Kenya?
SpotSalary models a median annual salary of KES 11M for a Cardiologist in Kenya, or about KES 919,551 per month before tax. The middle 50% of the estimate ranges from KES 7.4M to KES 16.5M, with a full P10–P90 range of KES 3.9M to KES 19.7M. This is a modelled estimate, not a job offer.
How much does an entry-level Cardiologist earn in Kenya?
The entry-level band for a Cardiologist in Kenya centres on KES 5.8M per year (P25–P75: KES 4.9M–KES 6.7M). Entry-level pay typically covers the first 2 years of experience and depends on company size, skills and responsibilities.
How much does a senior or executive Cardiologist earn in Kenya?
The executive band for a Cardiologist in Kenya has a median of KES 30.9M per year and a P75 of KES 35.5M. Senior and executive packages often include a larger bonus and equity component; this benchmark shows the total-compensation split for each level.
What is the salary outlook for a Cardiologist in Kenya?
The outlook is growing. In the base scenario, median pay reaches KES 16.6M by 2031, about 50.4% above today before inflation and 3.5% per year in real terms after 5.0% inflation. Scenario bands widen over time and are not guarantees.
What is the take-home pay for a Cardiologist in Kenya?
After an effective income tax rate of 30.9%, the mid-level Cardiologist in Kenya takes home about KES 7,625,096 per year, or KES 635,425 per month. The estimate uses imported national tax brackets and does not include social contributions or local levies.
How does SpotSalary calculate these salary estimates?
Estimates are anchored to external market signals — GDP per capita PPP, inflation, wage growth, cost of living, demand and automation exposure — and synthesised with AI. Deterministic validation rejects implausible outputs. This report carries 68% confidence and draws on 34 salary observations.
What this benchmark is built on
SpotSalary anchors each estimate to external market signals, then synthesises the gap with AI. Deterministic validation rejects implausible outputs. Source names and data tiers are listed here; the full methodology is on the method page.
Estimated from 4 nearby markets, adjusted for cost of living.
Based on 34 salary observations.
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