Administrative Secretary salary in Kenya

Average Yearly Salary of Administrative Secretary in Kenya is approximately 618,815 KES (3,933 USD). Data is for 2025 and indicates a pre-tax value. The salary itself depends on multiple factors such as seniority, job performance, certifications, experience or any other bonuses. The value indicated is an average amount based on records we have in database. Real values may vary. The data is for orientational purposes.

What does Administrative Secretary do?

An administrative secretary is responsible for providing administrative support to an organization or department. They perform a wide range of tasks, including managing correspondence, scheduling meetings, organizing files, and maintaining databases. Administrative secretaries often act as the first point of contact for clients and employees, answering phone calls and emails, and directing inquiries to the appropriate person. They may also be responsible for making travel arrangements, preparing reports and presentations, and coordinating office supplies.

Skills: Administrative support, Organization, Correspondence management, Meeting scheduling, File organization, Database maintenance
Job industry: Administration

How much does Administrative Secretary make?

Difference in salary year over year or average salary increase is approximately 3 %


Want to check how your salary compares? Submit your own salary here

Salary comparison to National average

Is Administrative Secretary a well paid job?

No, our data shows that Administrative Secretary is typically not a well-paid job. The salary varies based on experience. Meaning that even though Administrative Secretary might be a low paying job, with experience the salary might increase to satisfactory levels.

What is considered a high salary for Administrative Secretary?

High salary for Administrative Secretary would be somewhere between 680,697 KES and 897,282 KES. However this is an estimation based on Gaussian Distribution.

How much can you save working as Administrative Secretary in Kenya?

Living in Kenya the approximate monthly expenses are: 240 USD. This amount covers basic needs such as food, housing, clothing, healthcare and education costs for a single person. No luxury expenses such as traveling, leisure, hobbies are included in the estimation.

Estimated Yearly Salary: 618,815 KES
Estimated Monthly Salary: 51,568 KES
Estimated Weekly Salary: 11,900 KES per week
Estimated Hourly Salary: 298 KES per hour
By working as Administrative Secretary a person can save up to 88 USD per month or 1,053 USD yearly. Values are pre-tax.

NOTE: These values are estimates and are averaged for the whole country. Furthermore the value is likely exaggerated as no other expenses are taken into account in the projection. Unessential expenses are very subjective and are difficult to assess. Most likely the previously estimated number is significantly lower for majority of people. Expenses in different cities across the country may vary. Above values accuracy is low and is based on limited set of data obtained.

For more information regarding expenses in Kenya, see costs of living in Kenya.

Salary comparison to region and neighbouring coutries

Country's neighbours are: Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda..
To make it easier for comparison a conversion from local currency to USD has been made (conversion rates may vary).

Estimated Yearly Salary for Administrative Secretary

Last revision of data: 2025-01-04

Salary increase per years of experience

Based on data available the salary increase per years of experience is as following

0 years (beginner) equals base salary

1 to 5 years of experience yields +12% salary increase

6 to 10 years of experience yields +25% salary increase

11 to 15 years of experience yields +16% salary increase

16 to 25 years of experience yields +9% salary increase

more than 25 years of experience yields +10% salary increase

NOTE: Details based on limited set of data. Percentages may vary. The salary increase over years of experience can vary widely based on factors such as job industry, job role, location, company size, and individual performance. To gain even larger increase in salary one is advised to switch jobs and / or employer.

Top 10 highest salaries in Kenya

Data as of 2025

Random salary:
Branch sales manager (1,204,228 KES per year, pre-tax.)
Authorization specialist (619,274 KES per year, pre-tax.)
Inventory control director (1,586,944 KES per year, pre-tax.)
Outpatient surgical coder (668,428 KES per year, pre-tax.)
Emotional disorder paraeducator (396,027 KES per year, pre-tax.)

Feedback about these results