Quality Assurance Officer salary in Kenya

Average Yearly Salary of Quality Assurance Officer in Kenya is approximately 982,931 KES (6,206 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 Quality Assurance Officer do?

A Quality Assurance Officer is responsible for ensuring that products, processes, and services meet the established quality standards. They develop and implement quality control procedures, conduct inspections and audits, and analyze data to identify areas for improvement. The occupation requires attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a thorough understanding of quality management principles. The main responsibilities of a Quality Assurance Officer include monitoring and evaluating production processes, conducting quality checks on finished products, documenting and reporting quality issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions. They also play a crucial role in maintaining compliance with industry regulations and standards.

Skills: Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Inspection, Compliance, Data Analysis
Job industry: Manufacturing

How much does Quality Assurance Officer make?

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


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Salary comparison to National average

Is Quality Assurance Officer a well paid job?

Yes, our data show that Quality Assurance Officer is an averagely well paid job that still allows for some yearly savings. With years and experience the salary might increase even further, resulting in higher satisfaction.

What is considered a high salary for Quality Assurance Officer?

High salary for Quality Assurance Officer would be somewhere between 1,081,224 KES and 1,425,250 KES. However this is an estimation based on Gaussian Distribution.

How much can you save working as Quality Assurance Officer 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: 982,931 KES
Estimated Monthly Salary: 81,911 KES
Estimated Weekly Salary: 18,903 KES per week
Estimated Hourly Salary: 473 KES per hour
By working as Quality Assurance Officer a person can save up to 277 USD per month or 3,326 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 Quality Assurance Officer

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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