Family Service Worker salary in Kenya

Average Yearly Salary of Family Service Worker in Kenya is approximately 588,228 KES (3,717 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 Family Service Worker do?

A family service worker is a professional who provides support, guidance, and assistance to families in need. They work closely with families to assess their needs, develop action plans, and connect them with appropriate resources and services. These workers may assist families experiencing financial difficulties, domestic violence, substance abuse, or other challenges that affect their overall well-being. Their responsibilities include conducting home visits, facilitating group discussions, providing counseling, advocating for families within the community, and coordinating with other professionals such as social workers, therapists, and healthcare providers. Family service workers play a vital role in helping families overcome obstacles and improve their quality of life.

Skills: Family support, Social work, Counseling, Case management, Community advocacy, Resource coordination.
Job industry: Social assistance

How much does Family Service Worker make?

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


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Salary comparison to National average

Is Family Service Worker a well paid job?

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

What is considered a high salary for Family Service Worker?

High salary for Family Service Worker would be somewhere between 647,051 KES and 852,931 KES. However this is an estimation based on Gaussian Distribution.

How much can you save working as Family Service Worker 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: 588,228 KES
Estimated Monthly Salary: 49,019 KES
Estimated Weekly Salary: 11,312 KES per week
Estimated Hourly Salary: 283 KES per hour
By working as Family Service Worker a person can save up to 70 USD per month or 837 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 Family Service Worker

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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