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Country · KES · 2026Network Engineer Salary in Kenya
Your earning potential as a Network Engineer 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 905.5K a year — about KES 75,459 a month before tax.
The benchmark spans KES 470.9K at entry level to KES 2.9M at executive level annually. Compare the experience breakdown below with roles similar to yours.
Market outlook: Stable (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: ≈ $6,965/year ($580/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 470.9K |
KES 588.6K
≈ $4,528
|
KES 682.8K | KES 378.4K – KES 817.3K |
| mid | 3–5 yrs | KES 724.4K |
KES 905.5K
≈ $6,965
|
KES 1.1M | KES 582.1K – KES 1.3M |
| senior | 6–9 yrs | KES 1.2M |
KES 1.5M
≈ $11,493
|
KES 1.7M | KES 960.5K – KES 2.1M |
| executive | 10–15 yrs | KES 2M |
KES 2.5M
≈ $19,503
|
KES 2.9M | KES 1.6M – KES 3.5M |
Five-year salary trend
What moves this number
What lands in your account
| Level | Gross | Tax | Effective | Net annual | Net monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| entry | KES 588.6K | KES 114K | 19.4% | KES 474.6K | KES 39.6K |
| mid | KES 905.5K | KES 209.1K | 23.1% | KES 696.5K | KES 58K |
| senior | KES 1.5M | KES 385.6K | 25.8% | KES 1.1M | KES 92.4K |
| executive | KES 2.5M | KES 698K | 27.5% | KES 1.8M | KES 153.1K |
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 Network Engineer in Kenya, the median is KES 905.5K and the 75th percentile is KES 1.1M. I am targeting KES 1.1M, 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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Network Engineer salary in Kenya — FAQ
What is the average salary of a Network Engineer in Kenya?
SpotSalary models a median annual salary of KES 905.5K for a Network Engineer in Kenya, or about KES 75,459 per month before tax. The middle 50% of the estimate ranges from KES 724.4K to KES 1.1M, with a full P10–P90 range of KES 582.1K to KES 1.3M. This is a modelled estimate, not a job offer.
How much does an entry-level Network Engineer earn in Kenya?
The entry-level band for a Network Engineer in Kenya centres on KES 588.6K per year (P25–P75: KES 470.9K–KES 682.8K). 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 Network Engineer earn in Kenya?
The executive band for a Network Engineer in Kenya has a median of KES 2.5M per year and a P75 of KES 2.9M. 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 Network Engineer in Kenya?
The outlook is stable. In the base scenario, median pay reaches KES 1.2M by 2031, about 37.0% above today before inflation and 1.5% 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 Network Engineer in Kenya?
After an effective income tax rate of 23.1%, the mid-level Network Engineer in Kenya takes home about KES 696,454 per year, or KES 58,038 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.
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.
- Rwanda · derived data
- Egypt · derived data
- Lebanon · derived data
- Nepal · derived data
What should you ask for?
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