Law Librarian salary in Kenya

Average Yearly Salary of Law Librarian in Kenya is approximately 1,188,483 KES (7,509 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 Law Librarian do?

A law librarian is a professional who specializes in managing legal information and resources within a library setting. They play a crucial role in assisting legal professionals, students, and the general public in accessing and utilizing legal materials effectively. Law librarians are responsible for organizing and cataloging legal documents, maintaining databases, and ensuring that legal resources are readily available. They provide research assistance, helping users navigate through complex legal databases and identify relevant sources for their queries. Additionally, they may instruct users on how to use legal research tools and provide training on legal research methodologies. Law librarians also stay updated with legal developments, ensuring that the library's collection remains current and relevant. They may collaborate with other librarians and legal professionals to develop and implement strategies for improving access to legal information.

Skills: law librarian, legal research, legal resources, information management, legal databases, research assistance
Job industry: Legal

How much does Law Librarian make?

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


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Salary comparison to National average

Is Law Librarian a well paid job?

Yes, our data shows that Law Librarian 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 Law Librarian?

High salary for Law Librarian would be somewhere between 1,307,331 KES and 1,723,300 KES. However this is an estimation based on Gaussian Distribution.

How much can you save working as Law Librarian 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: 1,188,483 KES
Estimated Monthly Salary: 99,040 KES
Estimated Weekly Salary: 22,855 KES per week
Estimated Hourly Salary: 571 KES per hour
By working as Law Librarian a person can save up to 386 USD per month or 4,629 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 Law Librarian

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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