Painter & Decorator Salary in Kenya 2026 — Real Data + Comparison
What Painter & Decorators earn in Kenya — honest annual ranges in KES and USD across entry, mid, and senior levels. Same data, around the globe, for every role and every country we cover.
Updated 2026 · Demand: High ↑ · 5-yr trend: +11%· Based on government & industry data
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- Refreshed 2–3 times a year
- Closest match shown where exact data isn't available — never fabricated
Annual salary range
Low
KSh 325,000
≈ $2,500 USD
Mid
KSh 650,000
≈ $5,000 USD
High
KSh 1,170,000
≈ $9,000 USD
| Level | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level | KSh 253,500 | KSh 507,000 | KSh 912,600 |
| Mid Level | KSh 325,000 | KSh 650,000 | KSh 1,170,000 |
| Senior | KSh 438,750 | KSh 877,500 | KSh 1,579,500 |
How to earn more as a Painter & Decorator in Kenya
- Get licensed and certified. A full electrician's licence (and any region-specific certifications) is the biggest pay jump — licensed electricians earn well above unlicensed or apprentice workers.
- Specialise in high-value work. Industrial, commercial, high-voltage, solar/renewable, and instrumentation work pays more than basic domestic wiring.
- Move into supervision or contracting. Becoming a foreman, site supervisor, or self-employed contractor raises earnings well beyond an hourly wage.
- Work where electricians are scarce. The Gulf, Australia, Canada, and parts of Europe actively recruit qualified electricians, often with strong pay, housing, or relocation support.
- Add renewable-energy skills. Solar, EV-charging, and battery installation are fast-growing, well-paid specialisms.
How this role pays around the globe
Mid-band annual salary in USD across a curated set of comparable markets. Same numbers shown on each country's own page.
Why the number matters
Salary isn't everything, but it changes decisions. Knowing the real Painter & Decorator range in Kenya helps you:
- Compare it honestly against your home country.
- Weigh it against cost of living, not just the headline figure.
- Walk into a negotiation knowing the range, not guessing.
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Painter & Decorator salary in Kenya — FAQ
- What is the average electrician salary in Kenya?
- An electrician in Kenya earns around KSh 650,000 per year on average — roughly KSh 54,167 per month — rising with licensing, specialism, and experience.
- What is the salary range for an electrician in Kenya?
- Typically from KSh 325,000 for apprentices and newly qualified electricians to KSh 1,170,000 for licensed specialists, supervisors, and contractors.
- Which electricians earn the most?
- Licensed electricians in industrial, high-voltage, or renewable-energy work, plus supervisors and self-employed contractors, generally earn the most.
- How much does an electrician earn per month in Kenya?
- About KSh 54,167 per month on average before tax, at the mid-career level.
- Which countries pay electricians the most?
- High-income countries with skilled-trade shortages — Australia, the United States, Switzerland, and several Gulf states — tend to pay the most, some actively recruiting from abroad.
- How can an electrician increase their salary?
- Get fully licensed, specialise in industrial or renewable work, move into supervision or contracting, or relocate to a country recruiting skilled trades.
- Where does this salary data come from?
- Official government data for Kenya, reviewed and refreshed 2–3 times a year. Where we don't have exact data for a role, we say so on the page and show the closest match — we never fabricate a number.
- How often is the data updated?
- 2–3 times a year, from official government sources. We'd rather give you a stable, honest range than a fast-changing guess.
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