Jewellery Designer salary in Kenya

Average Yearly Salary of Jewellery Designer in Kenya is approximately 1,119,282 KES (7,088 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 Jewellery Designer do?

A jewellery designer is a creative professional who specializes in designing and creating unique and exquisite pieces of jewellery. They are responsible for conceptualizing designs, sketching them out, selecting materials, and overseeing the production process. They work closely with clients to understand their preferences and requirements, and then translate these into stunning jewellery pieces that reflect their individual style and personality. Jewellery designers must have a keen eye for detail, a strong sense of aesthetics, and a deep understanding of different materials and techniques. They need to stay updated with the latest trends in fashion and jewellery design to create innovative and marketable designs. Additionally, they may also be involved in marketing and promoting their designs, as well as collaborating with manufacturers or retailers.

Skills: Jewellery designer, Creative professional, Design process, Material selection, Fashion trends, Marketing and promotion.
Job industry: Fashion and retail

How much does Jewellery Designer make?

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


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Salary comparison to National average

Is Jewellery Designer a well paid job?

Yes, our data shows that Jewellery Designer 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 Jewellery Designer?

High salary for Jewellery Designer would be somewhere between 1,231,210 KES and 1,622,959 KES. However this is an estimation based on Gaussian Distribution.

How much can you save working as Jewellery Designer 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: 1,119,282 KES
Estimated Monthly Salary: 93,274 KES
Estimated Weekly Salary: 21,525 KES per week
Estimated Hourly Salary: 538 KES per hour
By working as Jewellery Designer a person can save up to 351 USD per month or 4,208 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 Jewellery Designer

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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