Retail Department Supervisor salary in Kenya

Average Yearly Salary of Retail Department Supervisor in Kenya is approximately 661,360 KES (4,192 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 Retail Department Supervisor do?

A retail department supervisor is responsible for overseeing the operations of a specific department within a retail store. They manage a team of employees, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, and strive to achieve sales targets and customer satisfaction. This role involves creating work schedules, training and mentoring staff, monitoring inventory levels, and coordinating with other departments to ensure efficient workflow. A retail department supervisor also handles customer inquiries and complaints, resolves any issues that arise, and maintains visual merchandising standards. They play a crucial role in driving sales by implementing effective sales strategies, analyzing sales data, and providing feedback to the management team. Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential for this role.

Skills: Retail, Department Supervisor, Sales, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising
Job industry: Retail

How much does Retail Department Supervisor make?

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


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Salary comparison to National average

Is Retail Department Supervisor a well paid job?

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

What is considered a high salary for Retail Department Supervisor?

High salary for Retail Department Supervisor would be somewhere between 727,496 KES and 958,972 KES. However this is an estimation based on Gaussian Distribution.

How much can you save working as Retail Department Supervisor 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: 661,360 KES
Estimated Monthly Salary: 55,113 KES
Estimated Weekly Salary: 12,718 KES per week
Estimated Hourly Salary: 318 KES per hour
By working as Retail Department Supervisor a person can save up to 109 USD per month or 1,312 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 Retail Department Supervisor

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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