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Salary by area in Nairobi: what 79 adverts pay in each work area
Advertised monthly pay in current job adverts, grouped by Nairobi work area, from Mombasa Road to Westlands and Kilimani.
Where you work in and around Nairobi changes both the jobs on offer and the pay. This page groups 79 current adverts that stated a salary by work area, using the location written in each advert, and links to the area guides for transport and employers.
| Work area | Adverts with pay | Range (KSh/month) | Middle advert |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlands | 5 | 50,000–200,000 | about 70,000 |
| Thika Road and Ruiru | 20 | 25,000–110,000 | about 50,000 |
| Mombasa Road | 22 | 18,000–250,000 | about 45,000 |
| Kilimani and Lavington | 10 | 20,000–100,000 | about 40,000 |
| Nairobi CBD | 10 | 20,000–60,000 | about 37,500 |
| Kiambu and Limuru | 6 | 15,000–45,000 | about 37,500 |
| Upper Hill | 6 | 20,000–55,000 | about 32,500 |
Each area counts only adverts that stated pay and named a location in it. The mix of jobs differs by area, so a higher middle figure reflects the kind of roles advertised there as much as the area itself.
What the numbers show
Each area advertises a different mix of jobs. Mombasa Road adverts mix showroom sales, HR, accounting and engineering roles for manufacturers and showrooms, from KSh 18,000 for cleaners to KSh 250,000 for a finance manager. Thika Road and Ruiru lean towards manufacturing, food processing and pharmaceutical work.
Westlands has only five adverts with stated pay in this sample, all senior business development and property roles, which is why its middle figure is the highest. Compare like with like: the same job title across areas, not one area average against another.
Count the commute
A higher salary in a distant area can be eaten by daily fares and time. Before you accept, work out the monthly cost of getting to work and back, and check whether the employer provides transport or a commuter allowance.
Before you accept an offer
Advertised pay is usually gross monthly pay. Your take-home pay is lower after PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and the housing levy; use the net salary calculator linked below to estimate it before you compare offers.
Ask for a written offer that states the basic salary, any allowances, how commission or bonuses are calculated, the contract length and the probation period. A figure in an advert is a starting point, not a promise.
Sources
Checked 3 October 2026. Each figure retains the period and scope of its source.
- Technical Sales Engineer — Brites Management Services, original advert
- Show Room Sales Executive (Ceramic Tiles & Sanitary Ware) — Brites Management Services, original advert
- HR Officer — Brites Management Services, original advert
- Sales Engineer — Brites Management Services, original advert
- Receptionist/Digital Marketing Executive — Brites Management Services, original advert
- Sales Representative — Brites Management Services, original advert
- Finance Manager — Brites Management Services, original advert
- Property Manager (Serviced Apartments/Hospitality) — Brites Management Services, original advert
- Sales Representative — Brites Management Services, original advert
- Administration Assistant — Brites Management Services, original advert
- Pilates Instructor — Brites Management Services, original advert
- Sales and Marketing Manager (Restaurant and Airbnbs) — Brites Management Services, original advert
- Nurse & Administration Intern — Brites Management Services, original advert
- Software Commercial & Operations Manager — Brites Management Services, original advert
- Company Secretary — Brites Management Services, original advert
- HR Officer — Brites Management Services, original advert
- Pharmaceutical Technologist (Pharm Tech) — Brites Management Services, original advert
- Medical Representative (med Rep) — Brites Management Services, original advert
- Digital Marketer & Videographer — Brites Management Services, original advert
- Machine Operator — Brites Management Services, original advert
- Sales Officer (Land) — Brites Management Services, original advert
- Production Supervisor — Brites Management Services, original advert
- Administration Assistant — Brites Management Services, original advert
- Chef DE Partie — Brites Management Services, original advert
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