Average Power Plant Operator Salary in Kenya for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Power Plant Operator 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 Power Plant Operator Make in Kenya?

A Power Plant Operator working in Kenya will typically earn around 1,417,600 KES per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 695,400 KES to the highest average salary of 2,207,600 KES.

Average Annual Salary
1,417,600 KES
Average Monthly Salary
118,133 KES

Lowest Annual Salary
695,400 KES
Lowest Monthly Salary
57,950 KES

Highest Annual Salary
2,207,600 KES
Highest Monthly Salary
183,966 KES

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

Power Plant Operator 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 Power Plant Operator Salaries in Kenya

So we've looked at the average salaries a Power Plant Operator will earn in Kenya. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Power Plant Operator can earn between 695,400 KES and 2,207,600 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 Power Plant Operator in Kenya is 1,440,700 KES. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 1,440,700 KES, and 50% of the population earn more than 1,440,700 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 Power Plant Operator salary in Kenya, 25% of the population are earning less than 965,000 KES while 75% of the population earn more than 965,000 KES.

75% of the population earn less than 1,858,200 KES, and 25% of the population earn more than 1,858,200 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.

Power Plant Operator 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 power plant operator 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 Power Plant Operator in Kenya that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 821,500 KES.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Power Plant Operator salary would increase to 1,058,300 KES.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Power Plant Operator, the average salary would be 1,464,200 KES.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 1,811,000 KES.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Power Plant Operator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 1,942,700 KES.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Power Plant Operator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 2,065,400 KES.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
821,500 KES
2-5 Years +29%
1,058,300 KES
5-10 Years +38%
1,464,200 KES
10-15 Years +24%
1,811,000 KES
15-20 Years +7%
1,942,700 KES
20+ Years +7%
2,065,400 KES

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

  • High School. A Power Plant Operator in Kenya with a high school education can earn an average salary of 1,058,300 KES.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Power Plant Operator in Kenya with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 1,510,400 KES.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Power Plant Operator in Kenya with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 2,086,500 KES.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
1,058,300 KES
Certificate or Diploma +43%
1,510,400 KES
Bachelor's Degree +38%
2,086,500 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.

Power Plant Operator 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 power plant operator will earn an average of 1,476,700 KES, while a female power plant operator will earn around 1,345,400 KES.

This means that a male power plant operator earns approximately 10% more than a female power plant operator for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Kenya

Male
1,476,700 KES
Female -10%
1,345,400 KES

Power Plant Operator 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 Power Plant Operator in Kenya is around 7% 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 = ( 7 ÷ 28 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Power Plant Operator 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%

Power Plant Operator 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 Power Plant Operator is a low bonus based job, with 38% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

62% 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 6%.

Received Bonus
38%
No Bonus
62%

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 Power Plant Operator

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Power Plant Operator in Kenya.

Job Title Category Salary
Assistant Yard Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,570,900 KES
Associate Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,825,000 KES
Associate Landman Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 767,500 KES
Auxiliary Equipment Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 707,600 KES
Biomass Plant Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 790,600 KES
Biomass Power Plant Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,290,300 KES
Chemical Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,320,500 KES
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,800,200 KES
Completions Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,655,500 KES
Cost Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,198,300 KES
Cost Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,632,100 KES
Crude Oil Marketing Representative Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,788,300 KES
Dispatcher Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 719,100 KES
Distribution Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,401,300 KES
Dragline Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 823,400 KES
Driller Offsider Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 581,300 KES
Dump Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 672,600 KES
Electric and Gas Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,685,200 KES
Energy Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,676,200 KES
Energy Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,352,500 KES
Energy Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,100,900 KES
Energy Dispatch Director Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,807,200 KES
Energy Technical Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,059,800 KES
Energy Technical Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,003,200 KES
Energy Technical Support Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,955,300 KES
Energy Technical Trainer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,391,600 KES
Engineering Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,085,500 KES
Exploration Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,878,300 KES
Field Safety Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,908,800 KES
Fluids Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,668,900 KES
Fuel Cell Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,811,000 KES
Fuel Cell Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 874,300 KES
Fuels Handler Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 778,200 KES
Gas Compressor Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 735,500 KES
Gas Distribution Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,380,400 KES
Gas Supply Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,557,100 KES
Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,061,300 KES
Geophysicist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,108,200 KES
Geothermal Production Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,976,900 KES
Geothermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,114,700 KES
HSE Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,594,500 KES
HSE Officer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 985,700 KES
HSE Supervisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,224,800 KES
HSEQ Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,198,300 KES
Inspector Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,510,400 KES
Instructor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,391,600 KES
Instrument Designer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,306,100 KES
Lead Technical Field Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,146,100 KES
Logistics and Tool Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,476,700 KES
Maintenance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,703,200 KES
Maintenance Superintendent Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,440,700 KES
Material Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,088,600 KES
Mine Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,668,900 KES
Mine Surveyor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,825,000 KES
Mining Project Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,450,700 KES
Mining Project Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,192,400 KES
Mining Project Controls Consultant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,908,800 KES
Mining Project Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,464,200 KES
Mining Project Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,678,300 KES
Mining Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,076,600 KES
Mining Site Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,161,200 KES
Mining Team Leader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,716,600 KES
NDT Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,062,500 KES
Oil Service Unit Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 874,300 KES
Oil Trader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,184,900 KES
Oilwell Pumper Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 653,200 KES
Petroleum Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,967,000 KES
Petroleum Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,854,700 KES
Petroleum Pump System Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 903,500 KES
Petroleum Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 970,600 KES
Pipeline Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 618,800 KES
Power Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,025,100 KES
Power Plant Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,192,300 KES
Radio Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 741,500 KES
Reliability Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,570,900 KES
Reservoir Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,547,500 KES
Risk Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,052,200 KES
Roughneck Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,788,300 KES
Scaffolder Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,075,700 KES
Shutdown Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,428,800 KES
Solar Energy Installation Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,447,200 KES
Solar Energy Systems Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,741,800 KES
Solar Photovoltaic Installer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,113,700 KES
Solar Thermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,069,900 KES
Supply Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,819,600 KES
Sustainability Specialist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,629,100 KES
System Development Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,980,600 KES
Tanker Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 675,100 KES
Utility Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 934,900 KES
Wind Energy Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,327,100 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 1,212,800 KES
Mombasa 1,333,900 KES
Nairobi 1,440,700 KES

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