🇰🇪 Updated April 17, 2026

Aerospace Engineer in Kenya

Detailed salary information for Aerospace Engineer positions in Kenya, including pay in KES and USD with national income comparison.

Annual Salary (per year)

2,389,200 KES

Salary in USD / year

$18,175.93

National Percentile

Top 22%

About This Role

Aircraft Design Engineers design and develop aircraft systems and structures. They work on aircraft components, propulsion systems, and aerodynamics to ensure safety and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop aircraft and aerospace systems.
Conduct aerodynamic analysis and structural design.
Ensure compliance with aviation regulations.

Required Skills

Aerospace engineering CAD software (e.g.

Role Requirements & Work Profile

Experience Required

3–12 years

Typical experience range for this role

Work Arrangement

Intern

25%

Contract

23%

Temporary

19%

Part-Time

18%

Full-Time

16%

Common Qualifications

MCA

19%

BA

18%

MBA

12%

B.Com

12%

B.Tech

9%

M.Com

7%

Related Specializations

Professionals with the Aerospace Engineer title in Kenya often specialize in these roles:

Aircraft Design Engineer Systems Engineer Avionics Engineer

Common Benefits

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Profit-Sharing

Transportation Benefits

Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Relocation Assistance

Legal Assistance

Employee Recognition Programs

Financial Counseling

Job Details

Job TitleAerospace Engineer

CategoryAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense

Country🇰🇪 Kenya

CurrencyKES

Annual Salary (per year)2,389,200 KES

Annual Salary in USD (per year)$18,175.93

Income TierTop 10%

Income Distribution Comparison

How this salary compares to national income brackets

This Salary

2,389,200

Bottom 50% Avg

69,857

Middle 40% Avg

470,395

Top 10% Avg

2,307,347

Top 1% Avg

6,741,080

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