Medical Office Front Desk Clerk salary in Kenya

Average Yearly Salary of Medical Office Front Desk Clerk in Kenya is approximately 546,147 KES (3,443 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 Medical Office Front Desk Clerk do?

A medical office front desk clerk is responsible for managing the administrative tasks at the front desk of a medical facility. They greet patients, answer phone calls, schedule appointments, and handle patient inquiries. They collect patient information, verify insurance details, and maintain patient records. Additionally, they assist with billing and payment processing, manage medical supplies, and ensure the waiting area is clean and organized. They may also coordinate referrals to specialists and communicate with other healthcare professionals.

Skills: medical office, front desk clerk, administrative tasks, patient management, appointment scheduling, insurance verification.
Job industry: Healthcare

How much does Medical Office Front Desk Clerk make?

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


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Salary comparison to National average

Is Medical Office Front Desk Clerk a well paid job?

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

What is considered a high salary for Medical Office Front Desk Clerk?

High salary for Medical Office Front Desk Clerk would be somewhere between 600,762 KES and 791,913 KES. However this is an estimation based on Gaussian Distribution.

How much can you save working as Medical Office Front Desk Clerk 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: 546,147 KES
Estimated Monthly Salary: 45,512 KES
Estimated Weekly Salary: 10,503 KES per week
Estimated Hourly Salary: 263 KES per hour
By working as Medical Office Front Desk Clerk a person can save up to 47 USD per month or 563 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 Medical Office Front Desk Clerk

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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