Embroidery Digitizer salary in Kenya

Average Yearly Salary of Embroidery Digitizer in Kenya is approximately 589,564 KES (3,710 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 Embroidery Digitizer do?

An embroidery digitizer is a professional who converts artwork or designs into digital files that can be read by embroidery machines. They use specialized software to create and modify designs, ensuring that the stitching is accurate and of high quality. The digitizer is responsible for determining the appropriate stitch types, densities, and thread colors to achieve the desired result. They may also need to make adjustments to the design to accommodate different fabric types or sizes.

Skills: Embroidery digitizer, Digital embroidery, Embroidery design, Stitching specialist, Embroidery machine operator, Textile digitization.
Job industry: Textile

How much does Embroidery Digitizer make?

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


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Salary comparison to National average

Is Embroidery Digitizer a well paid job?

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

What is considered a high salary for Embroidery Digitizer?

High salary for Embroidery Digitizer would be somewhere between 648,520 KES and 854,868 KES. However this is an estimation based on Gaussian Distribution.

How much can you save working as Embroidery Digitizer 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: 589,564 KES
Estimated Monthly Salary: 49,130 KES
Estimated Weekly Salary: 11,338 KES per week
Estimated Hourly Salary: 283 KES per hour
By working as Embroidery Digitizer a person can save up to 69 USD per month or 830 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 Embroidery Digitizer

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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