Average Human Resources Advisor Salary in Kenya for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Human Resources Advisor 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 Human Resources Advisor Make in Kenya?

A Human Resources Advisor working in Kenya will typically earn around 1,955,300 KES per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 899,200 KES to the highest average salary of 3,108,200 KES.

Average Annual Salary
1,955,300 KES
Average Monthly Salary
162,941 KES

Lowest Annual Salary
899,200 KES
Lowest Monthly Salary
74,933 KES

Highest Annual Salary
3,108,200 KES
Highest Monthly Salary
259,016 KES

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

Human Resources Advisor 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 Human Resources Advisor Salaries in Kenya

So we've looked at the average salaries a Human Resources Advisor will earn in Kenya. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Human Resources Advisor can earn between 899,200 KES and 3,108,200 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 Human Resources Advisor in Kenya is 2,110,600 KES. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 2,110,600 KES, and 50% of the population earn more than 2,110,600 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 Human Resources Advisor salary in Kenya, 25% of the population are earning less than 1,357,900 KES while 75% of the population earn more than 1,357,900 KES.

75% of the population earn less than 2,819,600 KES, and 25% of the population earn more than 2,819,600 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.

Human Resources Advisor 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 human resources advisor 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 Human Resources Advisor in Kenya that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 1,021,800 KES.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Human Resources Advisor salary would increase to 1,369,700 KES.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Human Resources Advisor, the average salary would be 2,015,600 KES.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 2,460,900 KES.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Human Resources Advisor with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 2,676,200 KES.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Human Resources Advisor with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 2,902,500 KES.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
1,021,800 KES
2-5 Years +34%
1,369,700 KES
5-10 Years +48%
2,015,600 KES
10-15 Years +22%
2,460,900 KES
15-20 Years +9%
2,676,200 KES
20+ Years +8%
2,902,500 KES

Human Resources Advisor 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 Human Resources Advisor 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. A Human Resources Advisor in Kenya with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,185,300 KES.

  • Master's Degree. A Human Resources Advisor in Kenya with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 2,290,300 KES.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
1,185,300 KES
Master's Degree +93%
2,290,300 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.

Human Resources Advisor 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 human resources advisor will earn an average of 2,100,900 KES, while a female human resources advisor will earn around 1,811,000 KES.

This means that a male human resources advisor earns approximately 16% more than a female human resources advisor for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Kenya

Male
2,100,900 KES
Female -16%
1,811,000 KES

Human Resources Advisor 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 Human Resources Advisor 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 a Human Resources Advisor 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%

Human Resources Advisor 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 Human Resources Advisor is a low bonus based job, with 41% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

59% 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 2% to 7%.

Received Bonus
41%
No Bonus
59%

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 Human Resources Advisor

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Human Resources Advisor in Kenya.

Job Title Category Salary
Benefits Administrator Human Resources 1,187,900 KES
Benefits Analyst Human Resources 1,440,700 KES
Benefits Manager Human Resources 2,460,900 KES
Benefits Specialist Human Resources 1,428,800 KES
Chief Human Resources Officer Human Resources 2,928,100 KES
Chief People Officer Human Resources 3,094,100 KES
Compensation Analyst Human Resources 1,464,200 KES
Compensation and Benefits Manager Human Resources 2,423,000 KES
Compensation and Benefits Officer Human Resources 974,600 KES
Compensation and Benefits Specialist Human Resources 1,428,800 KES
Compensation Manager Human Resources 2,266,400 KES
Corporate Director of Human Resources Human Resources 2,902,500 KES
Corporate Recruiter Human Resources 1,955,300 KES
Corporate Trainer Human Resources 1,417,600 KES
Director of Talent Acquisition Human Resources 2,893,600 KES
Employee Benefits Administrator Human Resources 1,765,300 KES
Employee Benefits Consultant Human Resources 2,146,100 KES
Employee Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 852,900 KES
Employee Communications Manager Human Resources 2,003,200 KES
Employee Development Specialist Human Resources 1,930,500 KES
Employee Engagement Specialist Human Resources 2,003,200 KES
Employee Health and Wellness Administrator Human Resources 1,765,300 KES
Employee Performance Specialist Human Resources 1,464,200 KES
Employee Relations Analyst Human Resources 1,908,800 KES
Employee Relations Manager Human Resources 2,076,600 KES
Employee Relations Practitioner Human Resources 2,015,600 KES
Employee Relations Representative Human Resources 1,417,600 KES
Employee Relations Specialist Human Resources 1,921,500 KES
Employee Services Manager Human Resources 2,086,500 KES
Employee Services Specialist Human Resources 1,967,000 KES
Employee Wellness Officer Human Resources 1,500,800 KES
Employment Advice Worker Human Resources 943,800 KES
Employment Interviewer Human Resources 1,464,200 KES
Employment Relations Officer Human Resources 953,200 KES
Employment Service Specialist Human Resources 1,099,800 KES
Employment Services Coordinator Human Resources 1,369,700 KES
Enrollment Counselor Human Resources 1,908,800 KES
Equal Opportunity Representative Human Resources 1,464,200 KES
Executive Human Capital Management Human Resources 2,941,000 KES
Executive Recruiter Human Resources 2,086,500 KES
Expatriate Administration Manager Human Resources 1,921,500 KES
Expatriate Administration Supervisor Human Resources 1,320,500 KES
Global Mobility Manager Human Resources 2,374,400 KES
Head of Human Resources Human Resources 2,662,900 KES
Headhunter Human Resources 2,086,500 KES
Health Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 1,198,300 KES
HRIS Analyst Human Resources 1,019,200 KES
HRIS Manager Human Resources 1,693,600 KES
HRIS Officer Human Resources 899,200 KES
HRIS Supervisor Human Resources 986,700 KES
Human Resources Administration Specialist Human Resources 1,141,000 KES
Human Resources Administrative Assistant Human Resources 838,100 KES
Human Resources Administrative Coordinator Human Resources 1,114,700 KES
Human Resources Administrator Human Resources 1,184,200 KES
Human Resources Analyst Human Resources 1,693,600 KES
Human Resources Assessor Human Resources 1,058,300 KES
Human Resources Assistant Human Resources 735,500 KES
Human Resources Assistant Manager Human Resources 2,184,900 KES
Human Resources Associate Human Resources 800,500 KES
Human Resources Consultant Human Resources 2,352,500 KES
Human Resources Coordinator Human Resources 852,900 KES
Human Resources Data Analytics Manager Human Resources 1,765,300 KES
Human Resources Deputy Manager Human Resources 2,197,700 KES
Human Resources Development Manager Human Resources 2,495,600 KES
Human Resources Director Human Resources 2,868,600 KES
Human Resources Executive Human Resources 2,026,800 KES
Human Resources Generalist Human Resources 1,500,800 KES
Human Resources Manager Human Resources 2,759,700 KES
Human Resources Officer Human Resources 1,041,900 KES
Human Resources Recruiter Human Resources 1,990,300 KES
Human Resources Representative Human Resources 1,099,200 KES
Human Resources Section Head Human Resources 1,777,700 KES
Human Resources Services Manager Human Resources 2,374,400 KES
Human Resources Specialist Human Resources 1,537,500 KES
Human Resources Superintendent Human Resources 1,058,300 KES
Human Resources Training Executive Human Resources 2,038,500 KES
Human Resources Vice President Human Resources 2,941,000 KES
Industrial Organizational Psychologist Human Resources 2,423,000 KES
Job Evaluation Specialist Human Resources 1,990,300 KES
Labor Relations Director Human Resources 2,327,100 KES
Labor Relations Manager Human Resources 2,352,500 KES
Labor Relations Specialist Human Resources 1,070,600 KES
Learning and Development Manager Human Resources 2,460,900 KES
Occupational Health and Safety Officer Human Resources 1,078,200 KES
Organizational Development Consultant Human Resources 2,314,800 KES
Organizational Development Manager Human Resources 2,339,200 KES
Organizational Development Specialist Human Resources 1,296,900 KES
Payroll Assistant Human Resources 946,800 KES
Payroll Supervisor Human Resources 1,108,500 KES
People Development Officer Human Resources 1,464,200 KES
Personnel Officer Human Resources 792,900 KES
Personnel Recruiter Human Resources 1,942,700 KES
Records Clerk Human Resources 721,600 KES
Records Manager Human Resources 1,184,200 KES
Recruiter Human Resources 2,110,600 KES
Recruiting Coordinator Human Resources 988,600 KES
Recruiting Manager Human Resources 2,676,200 KES
Recruitment Consultant Human Resources 1,858,200 KES
Recruitment Officer Human Resources 1,088,800 KES
Recruitment Supervisor Human Resources 1,570,900 KES
Research Associate Human Resources 962,300 KES
SAP Resource Manager Human Resources 1,967,000 KES
Talent Acquisition Manager Human Resources 2,748,900 KES
Talent Acquisition Specialist Human Resources 1,524,300 KES
Talent Management Officer Human Resources 1,235,600 KES
Technical Recruiter Human Resources 1,249,900 KES
Training Administrator Human Resources 1,162,300 KES
Training and Development Manager Human Resources 2,339,200 KES
Training and Development Section Head Human Resources 1,990,300 KES
Training Executive Human Resources 2,197,700 KES
Training Manager Human Resources 2,411,500 KES
Training Officer Human Resources 988,600 KES
Training Specialist Human Resources 1,547,500 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 1,811,000 KES
Mombasa 2,038,500 KES
Nairobi 2,065,400 KES

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