Pharmacy Intern salary in Kenya

Average Yearly Salary of Pharmacy Intern in Kenya is approximately 547,182 KES (3,454 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 Pharmacy Intern do?

A pharmacy intern is a student or recent graduate of pharmacy school who is gaining practical experience in a pharmacy setting under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. They assist in various aspects of pharmacy operations, including dispensing medications, compounding prescriptions, and providing patient counseling. Pharmacy interns also help with inventory management, medication reconciliation, and medication therapy management. They may also be involved in conducting research, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and educating patients on proper medication use.

Skills: pharmacy intern, pharmacy student, pharmacy school, pharmacist supervision, medication dispensing, patient counseling
Job industry: Healthcare

How much does Pharmacy Intern make?

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


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Salary comparison to National average

Is Pharmacy Intern a well paid job?

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

What is considered a high salary for Pharmacy Intern?

High salary for Pharmacy Intern would be somewhere between 601,900 KES and 793,414 KES. However this is an estimation based on Gaussian Distribution.

How much can you save working as Pharmacy Intern 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: 547,182 KES
Estimated Monthly Salary: 45,599 KES
Estimated Weekly Salary: 10,523 KES per week
Estimated Hourly Salary: 263 KES per hour
By working as Pharmacy Intern a person can save up to 48 USD per month or 574 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 Pharmacy Intern

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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