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Security engineer salary in Kenya in 2026

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

Security engineer salary in Kenya in 2026

A senior Security engineer in Kenya earns a median of 583,000 KES gross monthly, around 4,209 €. Total employer cost is roughly 4,525 € monthly, including employer contributions. Levels range from junior to senior per the grid below.

Salaries by seniority in Kenya

SeniorityMedian gross≈ EURp10p90
Junior146,000 KES1,054 €93,300 KES210,000 KES
Mid-level327,000 KES2,361 €233,000 KES443,000 KES
Senior583,000 KES4,209 €443,000 KES817,000 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 Security 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 146,000 KES at junior level to 583,000 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 Security engineer in Kenya requires understanding gaps between posted salary, net pay, and total employer cost. Observed median is 583,000 KES gross monthly, around 4,209 €.

Profiles are available at competitive conditions, with overall employer cost around 4,525 € 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 Security engineer in Kenya in 2026.

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Methodology & sources·All figures are indicative.