🇰🇪 Updated April 17, 2026

Electrical Designer in Kenya

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

Annual Salary (per year)

1,594,500 KES

Salary in USD / year

$12,130.22

National Percentile

Top 54%

About This Role

Lighting Designers create lighting plans for architectural and artistic purposes. They enhance spaces with lighting effects, aesthetics, and energy-efficient lighting solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Specialize in lighting design, creating lighting plans for interiors and exteriors.
Select lighting fixtures and systems.
Enhance visual appeal and energy efficiency through lighting design.

Role Requirements & Work Profile

Experience Required

2–12 years

Typical experience range for this role

Work Arrangement

Intern

28%

Contract

24%

Full-Time

22%

Part-Time

17%

Temporary

9%

Common Qualifications

BBA

20%

BCA

15%

PhD

13%

B.Tech

13%

M.Tech

9%

M.Com

9%

Related Specializations

Professionals with the Electrical Designer title in Kenya often specialize in these roles:

PCB Designer Electrical Engineer Lighting Designer

Common Benefits

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Profit-Sharing

Transportation Benefits

Parental Leave

Life and Disability Insurance

Stock Options or Equity Grants

Employee Recognition Programs

Health Insurance

Social and Recreational Activities

Job Details

Job TitleElectrical Designer

CategoryElectrical and Electronics Trades

Country🇰🇪 Kenya

CurrencyKES

Annual Salary (per year)1,594,500 KES

Annual Salary in USD (per year)$12,130.22

Income TierTop 10%

Income Distribution Comparison

How this salary compares to national income brackets

This Salary

1,594,500

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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