Safety Officer salary in Kenya

Average Yearly Salary of Safety Officer in Kenya is approximately 779,178 KES (4,950 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 Safety Officer do?

A safety officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of employees within a workplace. They are responsible for identifying potential hazards, implementing safety protocols, and training employees on safety procedures. Their main objective is to prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses by promoting a safe working environment. The safety officer conducts regular inspections and audits to identify potential risks and hazards. They develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and guidelines to comply with legal regulations and industry standards. In case of accidents or incidents, they investigate the root causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent future occurrences. They also conduct safety training programs and drills to educate employees on emergency procedures and safe work practices.

Skills: Safety officer, Workplace safety, Occupational health and safety, Risk management, Safety protocols, Accident prevention
Job industry: Healthcare

How much does Safety 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 Safety Officer a well paid job?

Yes, our data show that Safety 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 Safety Officer?

High salary for Safety Officer would be somewhere between 857,096 KES and 1,129,808 KES. However this is an estimation based on Gaussian Distribution.

How much can you save working as Safety 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: 779,178 KES
Estimated Monthly Salary: 64,932 KES
Estimated Weekly Salary: 14,984 KES per week
Estimated Hourly Salary: 375 KES per hour
By working as Safety Officer a person can save up to 173 USD per month or 2,070 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 Safety 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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