Average Health and Safety Coordinator Salary in Kenya for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Health and Safety Coordinator 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 a Health and Safety Coordinator Make in Kenya?

A Health and Safety Coordinator working in Kenya will typically earn around 752,600 KES per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 369,900 KES to the highest average salary of 1,174,600 KES.

Average Annual Salary
752,600 KES
Average Monthly Salary
62,716 KES

Lowest Annual Salary
369,900 KES
Lowest Monthly Salary
30,825 KES

Highest Annual Salary
1,174,600 KES
Highest Monthly Salary
97,883 KES

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

Health and Safety Coordinator 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 Health and Safety Coordinator Salaries in Kenya

So we've looked at the average salaries a Health and Safety Coordinator will earn in Kenya. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Health and Safety Coordinator can earn between 369,900 KES and 1,174,600 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 a Health and Safety Coordinator in Kenya is 768,900 KES. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 768,900 KES, and 50% of the population earn more than 768,900 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 Health and Safety Coordinator salary in Kenya, 25% of the population are earning less than 513,300 KES while 75% of the population earn more than 513,300 KES.

75% of the population earn less than 991,100 KES, and 25% of the population earn more than 991,100 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.

Health and Safety Coordinator 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 health and safety coordinator 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. A Health and Safety Coordinator in Kenya that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 436,200 KES.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Health and Safety Coordinator salary would increase to 563,000 KES.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Health and Safety Coordinator, the average salary would be 778,500 KES.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 962,900 KES.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Health and Safety Coordinator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 1,032,400 KES.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Health and Safety Coordinator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 1,099,200 KES.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
436,200 KES
2-5 Years +29%
563,000 KES
5-10 Years +38%
778,500 KES
10-15 Years +24%
962,900 KES
15-20 Years +7%
1,032,400 KES
20+ Years +7%
1,099,200 KES

Health and Safety Coordinator 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 a Health and Safety Coordinator 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. A Health and Safety Coordinator in Kenya with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 563,000 KES.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Health and Safety Coordinator in Kenya with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 757,600 KES.

  • Master's Degree. A Health and Safety Coordinator in Kenya with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,161,000 KES.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
563,000 KES
Bachelor's Degree +34%
757,600 KES
Master's Degree +53%
1,161,000 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.

Health and Safety Coordinator 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 health and safety coordinator will earn an average of 781,200 KES, while a female health and safety coordinator will earn around 714,600 KES.

This means that a male health and safety coordinator earns approximately 9% more than a female health and safety coordinator for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Kenya

Male
781,200 KES
Female -9%
714,600 KES

Health and Safety Coordinator 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 a Health and Safety Coordinator in Kenya is around 4% 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 = ( 4 ÷ 30 ) × 12  = 2%

What this means is that a Health and Safety Coordinator in Kenya can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 2% 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%

Health and Safety Coordinator 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.

A Health and Safety Coordinator is a low bonus based job, with 12% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

88% 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
12%
No Bonus
88%

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 a Health and Safety Coordinator

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Health and Safety Coordinator in Kenya.

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 719,100 KES
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 607,400 KES
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 885,000 KES
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 513,300 KES
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 767,500 KES
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 2,557,100 KES
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 743,100 KES
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 548,800 KES
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 2,339,200 KES
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 592,200 KES
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 667,400 KES
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 1,668,900 KES
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 849,200 KES
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 533,100 KES
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 747,400 KES
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,333,900 KES
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 689,900 KES
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 1,003,800 KES
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 1,125,500 KES
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 1,510,400 KES
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 3,013,500 KES
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 559,000 KES
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 3,263,500 KES
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 2,987,000 KES
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 2,352,500 KES
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 1,728,900 KES
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 1,751,700 KES
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 2,854,700 KES
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 3,085,500 KES
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 1,594,500 KES
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 2,339,200 KES
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 1,070,600 KES
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 1,092,200 KES
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 1,583,700 KES
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 660,500 KES
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 767,500 KES
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 667,400 KES
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 620,300 KES
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 499,300 KES
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 606,400 KES
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 600,000 KES
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 539,700 KES
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 492,700 KES
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 600,000 KES
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 618,800 KES
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 1,858,200 KES
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 765,100 KES
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 1,180,700 KES
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 874,500 KES
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 744,600 KES
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 1,716,600 KES
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 602,700 KES
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 987,200 KES
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 665,300 KES
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 918,600 KES
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 504,500 KES
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 552,400 KES
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 595,300 KES
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 553,400 KES
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 531,700 KES
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 810,200 KES
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,896,700 KES
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 510,000 KES
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 573,500 KES
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 460,500 KES
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 736,700 KES
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 575,100 KES
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 524,700 KES
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 879,700 KES
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 885,000 KES
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 528,500 KES
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 543,200 KES
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 471,700 KES
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 478,100 KES
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 475,700 KES
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 631,200 KES
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 1,487,200 KES
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 2,124,400 KES
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 1,122,500 KES
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 1,038,700 KES
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 498,000 KES
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 559,000 KES
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 513,300 KES
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 548,500 KES
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 1,476,700 KES
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 2,641,300 KES
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 862,200 KES
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 623,700 KES
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 699,700 KES
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 2,508,300 KES
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 2,435,600 KES
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 545,300 KES
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 548,500 KES
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,942,700 KES
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 504,300 KES
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 670,600 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 667,400 KES
Mombasa 751,700 KES
Nairobi 781,200 KES

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