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Country · KES · 2026Dermatologist Salary in Kenya
Your earning potential as a Dermatologist 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 6.7M a year — about KES 557,312 a month before tax.
The benchmark spans KES 3.7M at entry level to KES 21.5M at executive level annually. Compare the experience breakdown below with roles similar to yours.
Market outlook: Growing. A severe specialist shortage alongside rising skin-disease demand supports steady growth in the role, with limited automation exposure and modest nominal pay gains above inflation. Your next step will also depend on the skills and responsibilities required by the roles you pursue.
Mid-level equivalent: ≈ $51,444/year ($4,287/month) at 130 KES/USD.
2026 estimates · Based on 3 salary observations across 2 sources.
Salary by experience level
| Level | Experience | P25 | Median | P75 | P10 – P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| entry | 0–2 yrs | KES 3.7M |
KES 4.3M
≈ $33,439
|
KES 5M | KES 3M – KES 5.9M |
| mid | 3–5 yrs | KES 5.7M |
KES 6.7M
≈ $51,444
|
KES 7.7M | KES 4.7M – KES 9M |
| senior | 6–9 yrs | KES 9.4M |
KES 11M
≈ $84,883
|
KES 12.7M | KES 7.7M – KES 14.9M |
| executive | 10–15 yrs | KES 15.9M |
KES 18.7M
≈ $144,044
|
KES 21.5M | KES 13.1M – KES 25.3M |
Five-year salary trend
A severe specialist shortage alongside rising skin-disease demand supports steady growth in the role, with limited automation exposure and modest nominal pay gains above inflation.
What moves this number
What lands in your account
| Level | Gross | Tax | Effective | Net annual | Net monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| entry | KES 4.3M | KES 1.2M | 28.6% | KES 3.1M | KES 258.8K |
| mid | KES 6.7M | KES 2M | 29.3% | KES 4.7M | KES 393.9K |
| senior | KES 11M | KES 3.4M | 30.9% | KES 7.6M | KES 635.4K |
| executive | KES 18.7M | KES 6.1M | 32.6% | KES 12.6M | KES 1.1M |
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 Dermatologist in Kenya, the median is KES 6.7M and the 75th percentile is KES 7.7M. I am targeting KES 8.1M, 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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Dermatologist salary in Kenya — FAQ
What is the average salary of a Dermatologist in Kenya?
SpotSalary models a median annual salary of KES 6.7M for a Dermatologist in Kenya, or about KES 557,312 per month before tax. The middle 50% of the estimate ranges from KES 5.7M to KES 7.7M, with a full P10–P90 range of KES 4.7M to KES 9M. This is a modelled estimate, not a job offer.
How much does an entry-level Dermatologist earn in Kenya?
The entry-level band for a Dermatologist in Kenya centres on KES 4.3M per year (P25–P75: KES 3.7M–KES 5M). 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 Dermatologist earn in Kenya?
The executive band for a Dermatologist in Kenya has a median of KES 18.7M per year and a P75 of KES 21.5M. 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 Dermatologist in Kenya?
The outlook is growing. In the base scenario, median pay reaches KES 9.4M by 2031, about 40.3% above today before inflation and 5.5% 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 Dermatologist in Kenya?
After an effective income tax rate of 29.3%, the mid-level Dermatologist in Kenya takes home about KES 4,726,824 per year, or KES 393,902 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 64% confidence and draws on 3 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.
Based on 3 salary observations across 2 sources.
Based on 3 salary observations.
- powervision.co.ke · reported data
- www.payscale.com · reported data
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