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🇰🇪 Updated April 17, 2026

Environmental Engineer in Kenya

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

Annual Salary (per year)
1,632,100 KES
Salary in USD / year
$12,416.27
National Percentile
Top 52%

About This Role

An Environmental Consultant assesses environmental impacts, provides regulatory compliance guidance, and develops strategies for sustainable practices and environmental protection.

Key Responsibilities

Role Requirements & Work Profile

Experience Required

2–11 years
Typical experience range for this role

Work Arrangement

Full-Time
29%
Intern
25%
Part-Time
25%
Temporary
13%
Contract
8%

Common Qualifications

PhD
25%
BBA
17%
M.Tech
17%
BCA
8%
B.Com
8%
B.Tech
8%

Related Specializations

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

Environmental ConsultantSustainability Specialist

Common Benefits

Legal Assistance
Bonuses and Incentive Programs
Wellness Programs
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plans
Casual Dress Code
Social and Recreational Activities
Employee Referral Programs
Health and Wellness Facilities
Life and Disability Insurance

Job Details

Job TitleEnvironmental Engineer
CategoryEngineering
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
CurrencyKES
Annual Salary (per year)1,632,100 KES
Annual Salary in USD (per year)$12,416.27
Income TierTop 10%

Income Distribution Comparison

How this salary compares to national income brackets

This Salary
1,632,100
Bottom 50% Avg
69,857
Middle 40% Avg
470,395
Top 10% Avg
2,307,347
Top 1% Avg
6,741,080

Salary Insight

3.3x
compared to national average

A Environmental Engineer in Kenya earns 3.3x the national average income of 488,400 KES.

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