Average Automation Engineer Salary in Kenya for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Automation Engineer 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 Automation Engineer Make in Kenya?

An Automation Engineer working in Kenya will typically earn around 1,751,700 KES per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 915,100 KES to the highest average salary of 2,688,800 KES.

Average Annual Salary
1,751,700 KES
Average Monthly Salary
145,975 KES

Lowest Annual Salary
915,100 KES
Lowest Monthly Salary
76,258 KES

Highest Annual Salary
2,688,800 KES
Highest Monthly Salary
224,066 KES

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

Automation Engineer 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 Automation Engineer Salaries in Kenya

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Automation Engineer can earn between 915,100 KES and 2,688,800 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 Automation Engineer in Kenya is 1,678,300 KES. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 1,678,300 KES, and 50% of the population earn more than 1,678,300 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 Automation Engineer salary in Kenya, 25% of the population are earning less than 1,168,700 KES while 75% of the population earn more than 1,168,700 KES.

75% of the population earn less than 2,100,900 KES, and 25% of the population earn more than 2,100,900 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.

Automation Engineer 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 automation engineer 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 Automation Engineer in Kenya that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 1,037,600 KES.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Automation Engineer salary would increase to 1,391,600 KES.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Automation Engineer, the average salary would be 1,811,000 KES.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 2,184,900 KES.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Automation Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 2,389,200 KES.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Automation Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 2,519,500 KES.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
1,037,600 KES
2-5 Years +34%
1,391,600 KES
5-10 Years +30%
1,811,000 KES
10-15 Years +21%
2,184,900 KES
15-20 Years +9%
2,389,200 KES
20+ Years +5%
2,519,500 KES

Automation Engineer 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 Automation Engineer in Kenya based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Automation Engineer in Kenya with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,464,200 KES.

  • Master's Degree. An Automation Engineer in Kenya with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 2,026,800 KES.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
1,464,200 KES
Master's Degree +39%
2,026,800 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.

Automation Engineer 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 automation engineer will earn an average of 1,846,200 KES, while a female automation engineer will earn around 1,693,600 KES.

This means that a male automation engineer earns approximately 9% more than a female automation engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Kenya

Male
1,846,200 KES
Female -9%
1,693,600 KES

Automation Engineer 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 Automation Engineer in Kenya is around 7% every 30 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 = ( 7 ÷ 30 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that an Automation Engineer 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%

Automation Engineer 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 Automation Engineer is a low bonus based job, with 35% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

65% 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 3% to 5%.

Received Bonus
35%
No Bonus
65%

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 Automation Engineer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Automation Engineer in Kenya.

Job Title Category Salary
Acoustics Engineer Engineering 1,537,500 KES
Assembly Engineering Technician Engineering 1,283,600 KES
Assistant Chief Engineer Engineering 1,882,700 KES
Associate Engineer Engineering 1,464,200 KES
AutoCAD Drafter Engineering 958,700 KES
Autocad Operator Engineering 1,041,900 KES
Avionic System Support Engineer Engineering 1,487,200 KES
Biochemical Engineer Engineering 1,487,200 KES
BMS Engineer Engineering 1,547,500 KES
Bridge and Lock Tender Engineering 855,200 KES
Broadcast Engineer Engineering 1,560,800 KES
CAD Design Engineer Engineering 1,594,500 KES
CAD Designer Engineering 978,900 KES
CAE Engineer Engineering 1,606,100 KES
Ceramics Engineer Engineering 1,405,700 KES
Chemical Engineer Engineering 1,632,100 KES
Civil Drafter Engineering 1,048,100 KES
Civil Engineer Engineering 1,606,100 KES
Civil Site Engineer Engineering 1,583,700 KES
Civil Technician Engineering 946,000 KES
Commissioning Engineer Engineering 1,524,300 KES
Communications Engineer Engineering 1,741,800 KES
Condition Monitoring Engineer Engineering 1,450,700 KES
Contract Associate Engineer Engineering 1,510,400 KES
Contract Engineer Engineering 1,537,500 KES
Control Systems Engineer Engineering 1,594,500 KES
Controls Engineer Engineering 1,621,400 KES
Controls Software Engineer Engineering 1,450,700 KES
Corrosion Engineer Engineering 1,524,300 KES
Design Engineer Engineering 1,606,100 KES
Director of Engineering Engineering 3,168,300 KES
Drafter Engineering 1,030,200 KES
Drafting Manager Engineering 1,908,800 KES
Drilling Engineer Engineering 1,547,500 KES
Drilling Foreman Engineering 472,100 KES
Electrical Draughtsman Engineering 849,200 KES
Electrical Engineer Engineering 1,777,700 KES
Electrical Engineering Manager Engineering 2,339,200 KES
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist Engineering 1,668,900 KES
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler Engineering 819,000 KES
Energy Engineer Engineering 1,703,200 KES
Engine Assembler Engineering 733,300 KES
Engineer Engineering 1,741,800 KES
Engineering Account Manager Engineering 1,788,300 KES
Engineering Chief Designer Engineering 1,741,800 KES
Engineering Consultant Engineering 2,254,400 KES
Engineering Key Account Manager Engineering 2,362,300 KES
Engineering Lab Technician Engineering 1,487,200 KES
Engineering Manager Engineering 2,146,100 KES
Engineering Planning Manager Engineering 2,161,200 KES
Engineering Production Manager Engineering 2,998,500 KES
Engineering Project Analyst Engineering 1,896,700 KES
Engineering Project Coordinator Engineering 1,955,300 KES
Engineering Project Director Engineering 3,395,900 KES
Engineering Project Leader Engineering 1,990,300 KES
Engineering Project Manager Engineering 2,254,400 KES
Engineering Research and Development Manager Engineering 2,629,100 KES
Engineering Safety Coordinator Engineering 1,224,800 KES
Engineering Sales Manager Engineering 2,161,200 KES
Engineering Technician Engineering 1,249,900 KES
Engineering Technologist Engineering 1,235,600 KES
Environmental Engineer Engineering 1,632,100 KES
Equipment Engineer Engineering 1,537,500 KES
Equipment Engineering Manager Engineering 2,026,800 KES
Estimator Engineering 1,380,400 KES
Fabrication Specialist Engineering 1,095,900 KES
Fabricator Engineering 714,600 KES
Facade Engineer Engineering 1,510,400 KES
Fiber Analyst Engineering 919,700 KES
Field Engineer Engineering 1,621,400 KES
Field Engineering Manager Engineering 2,662,900 KES
Fire Engineer Engineering 1,570,900 KES
Fitter and Turner Engineering 504,500 KES
Forestry Strategic Planner Engineering 1,835,700 KES
Generation Engineer Engineering 1,645,600 KES
Genetic Engineer Engineering 1,728,900 KES
Geological Engineer Engineering 1,655,500 KES
Geotechnical Engineer Engineering 1,693,600 KES
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Engineering 823,400 KES
Highway Engineer Engineering 1,606,100 KES
HSE Professional Engineering 1,464,200 KES
HVAC Engineer Engineering 1,741,800 KES
HVAC Supervisor Engineering 1,450,700 KES
Industrial Engineer Engineering 1,583,700 KES
Industrial Engineering Technologist Engineering 1,606,100 KES
Instrument Engineer Engineering 1,594,500 KES
Instrument Technician Engineering 899,200 KES
Instrumentation and Control Engineer Engineering 1,632,100 KES
Instrumentation Designer Engineering 1,417,600 KES
Instrumentation Engineer Engineering 1,524,300 KES
Instrumentation Manager Engineering 1,668,900 KES
Irrigation Engineer Engineering 1,621,400 KES
Licensed Aircraft Engineer Engineering 1,716,600 KES
Locomotive Engineer Engineering 1,547,500 KES
Maintenance Engineer Engineering 1,570,900 KES
Maintenance Fitter Engineering 566,900 KES
Maintenance Manager Engineering 1,678,300 KES
Manufacturing Engineer Engineering 1,487,200 KES
Marine Engineer Engineering 1,560,800 KES
Materials Engineer Engineering 1,547,500 KES
Materials Researcher Engineering 1,476,700 KES
Materials Technician Engineering 1,134,500 KES
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Engineering 1,645,600 KES
Mechanical Design Engineer Engineering 1,777,700 KES
Mechanical Designer Engineering 1,450,700 KES
Mechanical Engineer Engineering 1,693,600 KES
Mechanical Engineering Manager Engineering 2,254,400 KES
Mechanical Inspector Engineering 1,547,500 KES
Mechatronics Engineer Engineering 1,728,900 KES
Mining Engineer Engineering 1,655,500 KES
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Engineering 1,788,300 KES
Optical Engineer Engineering 1,560,800 KES
Optical Instrument Assembler Engineering 824,800 KES
PCB Assembler Engineering 589,400 KES
Photonics Engineer Engineering 1,788,300 KES
Photonics Technician Engineering 1,476,700 KES
Pipeline Engineer Engineering 1,440,700 KES
Piping Designer Engineering 864,700 KES
Piping Engineer Engineering 1,476,700 KES
Planning Engineer Engineering 1,583,700 KES
Pressure Vessel Inspector Engineering 751,100 KES
Principal Cost Engineer Engineering 1,621,400 KES
Principal Engineer Engineering 1,632,100 KES
Principal Support Engineer Engineering 1,655,500 KES
Process Engineer Engineering 1,645,600 KES
Process Operator Engineering 973,800 KES
Product Development Engineer Engineering 1,751,700 KES
Product Development Technician Engineering 1,159,000 KES
Product Engineer Engineering 1,594,500 KES
Product Safety Engineer Engineering 1,487,200 KES
Production Engineer Engineering 1,560,800 KES
Project Engineer Engineering 1,645,600 KES
Proposal Manager Engineering 1,990,300 KES
Purchasing Engineer Engineering 1,547,500 KES
Quality Assurance Engineer Engineering 1,560,800 KES
Rail Engineer Engineering 1,594,500 KES
Regional Field Engineer Engineering 1,800,200 KES
Robotics Engineer Engineering 1,788,300 KES
Robotics Technician Engineering 1,306,100 KES
Safety Engineer Engineering 1,606,100 KES
Safety Inspector Engineering 1,224,800 KES
Safety Manager Engineering 1,835,700 KES
Safety Officer Engineering 846,500 KES
Sales Engineer Engineering 1,728,900 KES
Scheduling Engineer Engineering 1,487,200 KES
Service Engineer Engineering 1,751,700 KES
Solar Engineer Engineering 1,751,700 KES
Staff Engineer Engineering 1,537,500 KES
Static Equipment Engineer Engineering 1,547,500 KES
Stationary Engineer Engineering 1,405,700 KES
Stress Engineer Engineering 1,524,300 KES
Structural Analysis Engineer Engineering 1,632,100 KES
Structural Designer Engineering 1,417,600 KES
Structural Engineer Engineering 1,645,600 KES
Structural Technician Engineering 988,600 KES
Supply Chain Specialist Engineering 1,524,300 KES
Surveyor Engineering 1,249,900 KES
Technical Affairs Officer Engineering 818,100 KES
Technical Assistant Engineering 846,500 KES
Technical Engineer Engineering 1,380,400 KES
Technical Support Engineer Engineering 1,450,700 KES
Tender Engineer Engineering 1,440,700 KES
Test Development Engineer Engineering 1,594,500 KES
Test Engineer Engineering 1,645,600 KES
Transportation Engineer Engineering 1,537,500 KES
Validation Engineer Engineering 1,450,700 KES
Verification Engineer Engineering 1,570,900 KES
Wastewater Engineer Engineering 1,583,700 KES
Wind Energy Engineer Engineering 1,606,100 KES
Wind Energy Operations Manager Engineering 2,124,400 KES
Work Planner Engineering 1,153,300 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 1,558,250 KES
Mombasa 1,686,050 KES
Nairobi 1,866,200 KES

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