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ML engineer salary in Kenya in 2026

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

ML engineer salary in Kenya in 2026

A senior ML engineer in Kenya earns a median of 607,000 KES gross monthly, around 4,383 €. Total employer cost is roughly 4,711 € monthly, including employer contributions. Levels range from junior to senior per the grid below.

Salaries by seniority in Kenya

SeniorityMedian gross≈ EURp10p90
Junior152,000 KES1,097 €97,100 KES219,000 KES
Mid-level340,000 KES2,455 €243,000 KES461,000 KES
Senior607,000 KES4,383 €461,000 KES850,000 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 ML engineer 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 152,000 KES at junior level to 607,000 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

The role of ML engineer in Kenya shows a median monthly gross salary of 607,000 KES (~4,383 €). This figure is calculated from n/a Kernel observations, cross-referenced with public sources on local taxation.

For a foreign employer, total loaded cost for a senior reaches approximately 4,711 € per month, including estimated employer contributions under the active country parameters.

Below you'll find the breakdown by seniority (junior, mid-level, senior), p10 and p90 percentiles, and a comparison with a reference country to quickly situate the market.

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