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Controller salary in Kenya in 2026

Gross, net, employer cost, and ranges by seniority.

Controller salary in Kenya in 2026

A senior Controller in Kenya earns a median of 425,000 KES gross monthly, around 3,069 €. Total employer cost is roughly 3,299 € monthly, including employer contributions. Levels range from junior to senior per the grid below.

Salaries by seniority in Kenya

SeniorityMedian gross≈ EURp10p90
Junior83,400 KES602 €53,100 KES121,000 KES
Mid-level182,000 KES1,314 €121,000 KES273,000 KES
Senior425,000 KES3,069 €303,000 KES606,000 KES

Indicative EUR conversion using the rate dated 2026-05-07. Use the calculator for a complete net pay and contributions simulation.

How to read Controller salaries in Kenya

The median divides observed pay into two equal groups. The p10 and p90 percentiles show a market range that is more useful than a single average.

In the available references, monthly gross pay runs from 83,400 KES at junior level to 425,000 KES at senior level.

Net salary then depends on employee contributions, taxable income and individual circumstances. Employer cost adds employer contributions to gross salary.

See contributions, taxes and employment rules in Kenya

Recruiting a Controller in Kenya requires understanding gaps between posted salary, net pay, and total employer cost. Observed median is 425,000 KES gross monthly, around 3,069 €.

Profiles are available at competitive conditions, with overall employer cost around 3,299 € for a senior, including local social contributions. Kenya benefits from a structured regulatory framework and a growing talent pool.

This page details junior to senior levels, salary ranges, and the contributions/income tax breakdown for Controller in Kenya in 2026.

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