Average Airlines Structural Assembler Salary in Kenya for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Airlines Structural Assembler salary for 2024 in Kenya and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Kenyan shilling. To keep things simple, we are using the KES currency code instead of the currency symbol Sh.

How Much Does an Airlines Structural Assembler Make in Kenya?

An Airlines Structural Assembler working in Kenya will typically earn around 795,700 KES per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 367,900 KES to the highest average salary of 1,273,300 KES.

Average Annual Salary
795,700 KES
Average Monthly Salary
66,308 KES

Lowest Annual Salary
367,900 KES
Lowest Monthly Salary
30,658 KES

Highest Annual Salary
1,273,300 KES
Highest Monthly Salary
106,108 KES

These are average salaries for an Airlines Structural Assembler in Kenya and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Airlines Structural Assembler to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Airlines Structural Assembler salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Airlines Structural Assembler Salaries in Kenya

So we've looked at the average salaries an Airlines Structural Assembler will earn in Kenya. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Airlines Structural Assembler can earn between 367,900 KES and 1,273,300 KES on average in Kenya. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for an Airlines Structural Assembler in Kenya is 862,100 KES. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 862,100 KES, and 50% of the population earn more than 862,100 KES.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Airlines Structural Assembler salary in Kenya, 25% of the population are earning less than 552,400 KES while 75% of the population earn more than 552,400 KES.

75% of the population earn less than 1,148,200 KES, and 25% of the population earn more than 1,148,200 KES.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Airlines Structural Assembler Salary by Experience Level in Kenya

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average airlines structural assembler salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. An Airlines Structural Assembler in Kenya that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 417,200 KES.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Airlines Structural Assembler salary would increase to 555,800 KES.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Airlines Structural Assembler, the average salary would be 823,900 KES.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 1,003,800 KES.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Airlines Structural Assembler with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 1,091,600 KES.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Airlines Structural Assembler with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 1,182,800 KES.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
417,200 KES
2-5 Years +34%
555,800 KES
5-10 Years +48%
823,900 KES
10-15 Years +22%
1,003,800 KES
15-20 Years +9%
1,091,600 KES
20+ Years +8%
1,182,800 KES

Airlines Structural Assembler Salary by Education Level in Kenya

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for an Airlines Structural Assembler in Kenya based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Airlines Structural Assembler in Kenya with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 483,800 KES.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Airlines Structural Assembler in Kenya with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 934,900 KES.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
483,800 KES
Bachelor's Degree +93%
934,900 KES

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Kenya is around 734,000 to 2,200,000 KES and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Airlines Structural Assembler Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Kenya, a male airlines structural assembler will earn an average of 854,300 KES, while a female airlines structural assembler will earn around 739,500 KES.

This means that a male airlines structural assembler earns approximately 16% more than a female airlines structural assembler for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Kenya

Male
854,300 KES
Female -16%
739,500 KES

Airlines Structural Assembler Average Pay Raise in Kenya

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for an Airlines Structural Assembler in Kenya is around 6% every 28 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Kenya is around 4% every 29 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 6 ÷ 28 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that an Airlines Structural Assembler in Kenya can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Kenya for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Kenya.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
3%
Energy
6%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
3%
Travel
6%
Construction
9%
Education
3%

Airlines Structural Assembler Bonus and Incentive Rates in Kenya

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

An Airlines Structural Assembler is a low bonus based job, with 15% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

85% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
15%
No Bonus
85%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Kenya earn approximately 14% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
1,908,800 KES
Private Sector -14%
1,678,300 KES

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Airlines Structural Assembler

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Airlines Structural Assembler in Kenya.

Job Title Category Salary
Aeronautical Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,882,700 KES
Aerospace Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 2,389,200 KES
Aerospace Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,716,600 KES
Air Crew Member Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,184,700 KES
Air Crew Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,283,600 KES
Air Traffic Assistant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,028,300 KES
Air Traffic Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 2,076,600 KES
Aircraft Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 932,000 KES
Aircraft Body Repairer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 836,800 KES
Aircraft Captain Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 2,998,500 KES
Aircraft Electrician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 965,000 KES
Aircraft Electronics Techician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,021,800 KES
Aircraft Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,942,700 KES
Aircraft Fueler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 817,800 KES
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,825,000 KES
Aircraft Maintenance Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 2,878,300 KES
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,908,800 KES
Aircraft Maintenance Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 890,700 KES
Aircraft Mechanic Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 953,200 KES
Aircraft Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 3,239,400 KES
Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 966,100 KES
Aircraft Quality Assurance Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 2,401,300 KES
Aircraft Rigging Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 893,500 KES
Aircraft Service Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 852,900 KES
Airfield Management Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 2,773,700 KES
Airfield Operations Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 2,110,600 KES
Airline Cabin Crew Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,765,300 KES
Airline Copilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 2,065,400 KES
Airline Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 3,205,100 KES
Airlines Sales Director Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 3,718,600 KES
Airlines Sales Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 3,312,100 KES
Airport Services Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,259,300 KES
Airport Services Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 3,817,500 KES
Airport Services Supervisor Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 2,266,400 KES
Assistant Aircraft Mechanic Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 824,800 KES
Aviation Analyst Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 2,508,300 KES
Aviation Inspector Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 2,038,500 KES
Aviation Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 3,934,900 KES
Aviation Operations Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,980,600 KES
Aviation Resources Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 3,178,700 KES
Aviation Safety Assistant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,070,600 KES
Aviation Safety Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 3,385,800 KES
Aviation Safety Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,846,200 KES
Aviation Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 908,200 KES
Cargo and Freight Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 800,500 KES
Cargo Executive Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,751,700 KES
Chief Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 3,156,400 KES
First Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,333,900 KES
Fleet Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 2,998,500 KES
Fleet Management Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,235,600 KES
Flight Attendant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,224,800 KES
Flight Planner Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,765,300 KES
Flight Scheduler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,510,400 KES
Flight Simulation Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,606,100 KES
Freight and Cargo Inspector Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,306,100 KES
Helicopter Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 2,038,500 KES
Loading Bridge Operator Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 756,700 KES
Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 3,229,900 KES
Ramp Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 778,900 KES
Reservations Sales Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 999,500 KES
Safety and Quality Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,825,000 KES
Test Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 2,207,600 KES

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Kenya, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Kisumu 721,600 KES
Mombasa 790,600 KES
Nairobi 893,500 KES

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