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Architect in Kenya

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

Annual Salary (per year)
2,173,000 KES
Salary in USD / year
$16,531.18
National Percentile
Top 29%

About This Role

Sustainable Design Specialists incorporate eco-friendly practices into architectural designs, promoting energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Role Requirements & Work Profile

Experience Required

3–11 years
Typical experience range for this role

Work Arrangement

Intern
27%
Part-Time
22%
Contract
22%
Full-Time
17%
Temporary
13%

Common Qualifications

B.Com
20%
BBA
15%
BCA
13%
B.Tech
12%
M.Com
12%
PhD
10%

Related Specializations

Professionals with the Architect title in Kenya often specialize in these roles:

Sustainable Design SpecialistProject ArchitectArchitectural Designer

Common Benefits

Health Insurance
Retirement Plans
Flexible Work Arrangements
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Bonuses and Incentive Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Profit-Sharing
Transportation Benefits
Parental Leave

Job Details

Job TitleArchitect
CategoryArchitecture
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
CurrencyKES
Annual Salary (per year)2,173,000 KES
Annual Salary in USD (per year)$16,531.18
Income TierTop 10%

Income Distribution Comparison

How this salary compares to national income brackets

This Salary
2,173,000
Bottom 50% Avg
69,857
Middle 40% Avg
470,395
Top 10% Avg
2,307,347
Top 1% Avg
6,741,080

Salary Insight

4.4x
compared to national average

A Architect in Kenya earns 4.4x the national average income of 488,400 KES.

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