Food Tobacco Roasting Baking Or Drying Machine Operator Tender salary in Kenya

Average Yearly Salary of Food Tobacco Roasting Baking Or Drying Machine Operator Tender in Kenya is approximately 384,154 KES (2,429 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 Food Tobacco Roasting Baking Or Drying Machine Operator Tender do?

A food tobacco roasting, baking, or drying machine operator tender is responsible for operating and monitoring machines that roast, bake, or dry food and tobacco products. They ensure that the machines are set up correctly, adjust temperature and time settings, and load the products onto the machines. These operators also monitor the process to ensure that the products are roasted, baked, or dried to the desired specifications. They may need to make adjustments to the machines during the process to maintain quality and prevent any issues such as burning or undercooking. Additionally, they perform regular maintenance on the machines and clean them to ensure proper functioning. This occupation requires attention to detail, technical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Skills: Food processing, Machine operation, Roasting, Baking, Drying, Quality control
Job industry: Manufacturing

How much does Food Tobacco Roasting Baking Or Drying Machine Operator Tender make?

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


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Salary comparison to National average

Is Food Tobacco Roasting Baking Or Drying Machine Operator Tender a well paid job?

No, our data shows that Food Tobacco Roasting Baking Or Drying Machine Operator Tender is quite an underpaid paid job. The salary varies based on experience. Meaning that even though Food Tobacco Roasting Baking Or Drying Machine Operator Tender might be a low paying job, with experience the salary might increase to satisfactory levels.

What is considered a high salary for Food Tobacco Roasting Baking Or Drying Machine Operator Tender?

High salary for Food Tobacco Roasting Baking Or Drying Machine Operator Tender would be somewhere between 422,569 KES and 557,023 KES. However this is an estimation based on Gaussian Distribution.

How much can you save working as Food Tobacco Roasting Baking Or Drying Machine Operator Tender 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: 384,154 KES
Estimated Monthly Salary: 32,013 KES
Estimated Weekly Salary: 7,388 KES per week
Estimated Hourly Salary: 185 KES per hour
Our data indicates that by working as Food Tobacco Roasting Baking Or Drying Machine Operator Tender you will not be able to save much money and will likely need to make adjustments to your lifestyle to go comfortably through the month.

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..
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Estimated Yearly Salary for Food Tobacco Roasting Baking Or Drying Machine Operator Tender

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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