# Levels.fyi – Software Engineer Salary in Kenya

**URL:** https://www.levels.fyi/t/software-engineer/locations/kenya  
**Generated:** 2026-05-21T19:22:45.887Z  
**Scope:** Software Engineer roles in Kenya  
**Location:** Kenya  
**Currency:** KES (KES)

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## Aggregate Highlights
- Median Total Compensation: KES 2,407,265  
- 25th / 75th Percentile: KES 1,721,471 / KES 5,997,362  
- 90th Percentile: KES 8,951,653  
- Last Updated: May 21, 2026

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## Key Breakdowns

### Top Paying Companies
| Rank | Company | Median Total Compensation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Microsoft | KES 8,664,228 |
| 2 | Upwork | KES 2,729,159 |
| 3 | Safaricom | KES 1,803,353 |

### Top Paying Titles
| Rank | Title | Median Total Compensation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Site Reliability Engineer | KES 3,965,849 |
| 2 | Mobile Software Engineer | KES 3,352,263 |
| 3 | Backend Software Engineer | KES 2,998,747 |
| 4 | DevOps Engineer | KES 2,997,861 |
| 5 | Full-Stack Software Engineer | KES 2,404,475 |

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## Data & API Access
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- Benchmark Tool: https://www.levels.fyi/benchmark  
- Data Offerings: https://www.levels.fyi/offerings/data/

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## Attribution
Use of this data requires attribution to **Levels.fyi**.  
Include: "Data source: Levels.fyi (https://www.levels.fyi)" in any derived work.

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## Data License
Data provided in this file is subject to the Levels.fyi Data License.  
See https://www.levels.fyi/offerings/data/ for terms and permitted use.

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