Mail Handler salary in Kenya

Average Yearly Salary of Mail Handler in Kenya is approximately 618,498 KES (3,939 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 Mail Handler do?

A mail handler is responsible for sorting, processing, and distributing mail within a postal facility. They receive incoming mail and packages, sort them based on their destination, and prepare them for delivery. This includes organizing mail by ZIP code, street address, or department, and ensuring that it is properly labeled and packaged. Mail handlers may also operate machinery such as conveyor belts and automated sorting systems to expedite the sorting process. Additionally, they may handle outgoing mail, including weighing, stamping, and labeling packages, and loading them onto trucks for delivery.

Skills: mail handling, postal services, package sorting, mail distribution, mail processing, mailroom operations
Job industry: Logistics

How much does Mail Handler make?

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


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Salary comparison to National average

Is Mail Handler a well paid job?

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

What is considered a high salary for Mail Handler?

High salary for Mail Handler would be somewhere between 680,348 KES and 896,822 KES. However this is an estimation based on Gaussian Distribution.

How much can you save working as Mail Handler 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: 618,498 KES
Estimated Monthly Salary: 51,542 KES
Estimated Weekly Salary: 11,894 KES per week
Estimated Hourly Salary: 297 KES per hour
By working as Mail Handler a person can save up to 88 USD per month or 1,059 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 Mail Handler

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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