Shampooer salary in Kenya

Average Yearly Salary of Shampooer in Kenya is approximately 310,786 KES (1,961 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 Shampooer do?

A shampooer is a professional who specializes in cleaning and maintaining the cleanliness of carpets, rugs, and upholstery. They use specialized equipment and cleaning solutions to remove dirt, stains, and odors from these surfaces. Shampooers typically work in residential or commercial settings, such as homes, offices, hotels, or restaurants. Their responsibilities include inspecting and assessing the condition of the surfaces, pre-treating stains, applying shampoo or cleaning solutions, operating the cleaning equipment, and ensuring that the surfaces are thoroughly cleaned and dried. They may also be required to move furniture or other items to access the areas that need cleaning.

Skills: Shampooer, Carpet cleaner, Upholstery cleaner, Cleaning specialist, Stain removal, Surface maintenance.
Job industry: Personal care products

How much does Shampooer make?

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


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Salary comparison to National average

Is Shampooer a well paid job?

No, our data shows that Shampooer is quite an underpaid paid job. The salary varies based on experience. Meaning that even though Shampooer might be a low paying job, with experience the salary might increase to satisfactory levels.

What is considered a high salary for Shampooer?

High salary for Shampooer would be somewhere between 341,865 KES and 450,640 KES. However this is an estimation based on Gaussian Distribution.

How much can you save working as Shampooer 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: 310,786 KES
Estimated Monthly Salary: 25,899 KES
Estimated Weekly Salary: 5,977 KES per week
Estimated Hourly Salary: 149 KES per hour
Our data indicates that by working as Shampooer you will not be able to save much money and will likely need to make adjustments to your lifestyle to go comfortably through the month.

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 Shampooer

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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