Health Informatics Specialist salary in Kenya

Average Yearly Salary of Health Informatics Specialist in Kenya is approximately 1,221,125 KES (7,728 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 Health Informatics Specialist do?

A health informatics specialist is responsible for managing and analyzing healthcare data to improve patient care, enhance efficiency, and support decision-making processes within healthcare organizations. They utilize their expertise in information technology and healthcare systems to collect, organize, and interpret data from various sources such as electronic health records (EHRs), medical devices, and administrative databases. Health informatics specialists also design and implement data management systems, ensure data security and privacy, and develop strategies to optimize the use of technology in healthcare settings.

Skills: Health informatics, Data analysis, Healthcare technology, Electronic health records, Data management, Decision support systems
Job industry: Healthcare

How much does Health Informatics Specialist make?

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


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Salary comparison to National average

Is Health Informatics Specialist a well paid job?

Yes, our data shows that Health Informatics Specialist is a well paid job. With years and experience the salary might increase even further, resulting in higher satisfaction.

What is considered a high salary for Health Informatics Specialist?

High salary for Health Informatics Specialist would be somewhere between 1,343,238 KES and 1,770,631 KES. However this is an estimation based on Gaussian Distribution.

How much can you save working as Health Informatics Specialist 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: 1,221,125 KES
Estimated Monthly Salary: 101,760 KES
Estimated Weekly Salary: 23,483 KES per week
Estimated Hourly Salary: 587 KES per hour
By working as Health Informatics Specialist a person can save up to 404 USD per month or 4,848 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 Health Informatics Specialist

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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