Dietary Clerk salary in Kenya

Average Yearly Salary of Dietary Clerk in Kenya is approximately 471,028 KES (2,988 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 Dietary Clerk do?

A dietary clerk is responsible for assisting in the planning, preparation, and delivery of meals to patients or residents in a healthcare facility. They work closely with dietitians and nutritionists to ensure that dietary requirements and restrictions are followed. Their duties include taking food orders, recording and updating patient information, and coordinating with the kitchen staff to ensure meals are prepared according to specific dietary guidelines. Dietary clerks also monitor food intake and assist in providing nutrition education to patients or residents.

Skills: dietary clerk, healthcare, meal planning, nutrition, food service, patient care
Job industry: Healthcare

How much does Dietary Clerk make?

Difference in salary year over year or average salary increase is approximately 4 %


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Salary comparison to National average

Is Dietary Clerk a well paid job?

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

What is considered a high salary for Dietary Clerk?

High salary for Dietary Clerk would be somewhere between 518,131 KES and 682,991 KES. However this is an estimation based on Gaussian Distribution.

How much can you save working as Dietary Clerk 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: 471,028 KES
Estimated Monthly Salary: 39,252 KES
Estimated Weekly Salary: 9,058 KES per week
Estimated Hourly Salary: 226 KES per hour
By working as Dietary Clerk a person can save up to 9 USD per month or 108 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 Dietary Clerk

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.

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