Visual Specialist salary in Kenya

Average Yearly Salary of Visual Specialist in Kenya is approximately 662,790 KES (4,191 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 Visual Specialist do?

A visual specialist is a professional who specializes in creating visually appealing and engaging content for various mediums such as print, digital, and multimedia. They possess a keen eye for design and are skilled in using software tools and technologies to create graphics, illustrations, animations, and other visual elements. Visual specialists work closely with clients or creative teams to understand their requirements and translate them into captivating visuals that effectively convey the intended message or brand identity. They may also be responsible for selecting color schemes, typography, and layout designs to enhance the overall visual impact of the content. Additionally, visual specialists stay updated with current design trends and industry best practices to ensure their work remains fresh and innovative.

Skills: Visual specialist, Graphic designer, Multimedia artist, Creative visualizer, Digital illustrator, Visual content creator
Job industry: Advertising

How much does Visual Specialist make?

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


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Salary comparison to National average

Is Visual Specialist a well paid job?

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

What is considered a high salary for Visual Specialist?

High salary for Visual Specialist would be somewhere between 729,069 KES and 961,046 KES. However this is an estimation based on Gaussian Distribution.

How much can you save working as Visual Specialist 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: 662,790 KES
Estimated Monthly Salary: 55,233 KES
Estimated Weekly Salary: 12,746 KES per week
Estimated Hourly Salary: 319 KES per hour
By working as Visual Specialist a person can save up to 109 USD per month or 1,311 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 Visual Specialist

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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