Doctors Salaries And Allowances In Kenya 2023

On this article you will get to know how much doctors in Kenya make as their end month salary.

These are Salaries for doctors in Kenya this year plus the amount of money they earn as allowances are all included in this article.

As usual, especially in Kenya, the level of education and a doctor’s experience in the industry will most certainly determine their overall salary as a doctor.

The more experienced a doctor is the more their salary will increase, a doctor’s education is also a great factor when it comes to their monthly salary.

Doctors are a huge help in our lives, they save thousands of lives every single day, they help a lot of people get well, they provide medical assistance and take care of us when we are sick.

Especially during this difficult time of Covid-19 Pandemic that not only Kenya is facing but the entire world at large.

We can all agree that doctors are highly valued people in the world. The career of a doctor is also one of the most desired careers in Kenya.

You ask a little kid what they want to be when they grow up, if their answer is not a doctor then maybe a pilot.

With that being said, what amount of money do the people who save actual lives make per month.

Here is the salary of Kenyan doctors as of this year, this is how much you will make as a doctor in Kenya.

Below is a list of Doctors Jobs (specialists) and their specific salary each month

Salaries for Doctors In Kenya:

• Medical Officer

Medical offers in Kenya must be qualified and have studied in a recognized institution in Kenya.

A medical officer in Kenya must have a Bachelors Degree in Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) Degree.

They should be licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.

Duties of a Medical Officer

To investigate and take a look at medical records and confirm there are no issues

To provide all the needed medical support they are able to

To give accurate and helpful advice

Their Salary may vary depending on a Medical Officer’s experience, education level and the hospital.

The Average Salary of a Medical Officer in Kenya is Ksh. 120,000 to 300,000 per month.

• Pharmacists

A pharmacist in Kenya must also be qualified and licensed to be a pharmacist in the country by the Kenya Medical and Poisons Board.

Duties of a Pharmacist

To explain and direct patients on drugs uses, their side effects and other important instructions

To arrange, prepare and package prescribed medicines

To sell medicine to the patients

As always, the salary may vary depending on a pharmacist education level, experience and hospital.

The Average Monthly Salary for Pharmacist in Kenya is Ksh. 40,000 to Ksh 75,000

• Nurse

A nurse in Kenya must be a graduate student from a nursing institution in Kenya and licensed to become a nurse.

Duties of a Nurse

To take part in conducting general body examination

To prescribe medication for patients

To provide counseling to patients etc

A nurse’s Salary may vary depending on a nurse’s experience, education level and hospital.

The Average Monthly Salary for Nurses in Kenya is Ksh. 40,000 to Ksh. 60,000

• Medical Laboratory Scientist

A Medical Laboratory Scientist also known as a Medical Laboratorian must be qualified and holding a relevant certificate from a recognized institution in Kenya.

One must be licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board to become a Medical Laboratorian in the country.

Duties of a Medical Laboratory Scientist

To carry out laboratory tests

To carry out laboratory analysis and research

To analyzing blood, Urine and other specimens

To treat diseases and diagnose

The salary of a medical laboratory scientist may vary depending on the Medical Laboratorian experience, level of education and the hospital.

The Average Monthly Salary for Medical Laboratory Scientists in Kenya is Ksh. 30,000 to 50,000

• Internship Doctor

An intern doctor should work in a good hospital to gain better knowledge, experience and skills of their career.

The Average Monthly Salary of an Internship Doctor in Kenya is Ksh. 15,000 to 30,000 depending on the hospital and other factors.

• Attending Physician

One must be qualified to be named an attending physician in Kenya

The Salary of an Attending Physician varies depending on various factors.

The Average Salary for an Attending Physician in Kenya is Ksh. 300,000 to 500,000

• Ophthalmologists (Opticians & Optometrists)

The Average Monthly Salary in Kenya is Ksh. 90,000 to 150,000

• Pediatrician

The Average Monthly Salary for Pediatricians is Ksh. 250,000 to 320,000

• Orthopedic Surgeon

The Average Salary of an Orthopedic Surgeon in Kenya is Ksh. 150,000 to 300,000

In the field of Doctors there are specialist doctors who are more specialized in one single area.

A specialized doctor or a specialist must be trained and qualified in their area so as to be named a Qualified Specialist in that area.

These qualifications can be a Degree or a Masters in a renowned institution in Kenya.

Other than that, a specialist in Kenya must have a medical license from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.

Here is a list of various Specialist Doctors and a brief description of what their specialities involves.

Specialist Doctors in Kenya Monthly Salary:

A brief description of some of the popular specialist Doctors fields in Kenya.

A Gynecologist – Gynecologist deals with diseases, injuries and illnesses of female reproductive system

An Oncologist – Oncologist provide all the necessary medical care for patients who are diagnosed with cancer, among others

A Psychiatrist – Psychiatrist diagnose, treat and prevent behavioral, emotional and mental disorders among others

A Radiologist – Radiologist rediagnose and treat injuries by the use of special medical imaging equipment among others

A Surgeon – Surgeons perform surgical operations, provide patients with pre and post-surgical treatment among others

Specialist Doctors Salaries:

The salary of specialist doctors in Kenya varies greatly depending on the hospital one is working at, the years of experience a specialist doctor has and the education level of the specialist.

The Average Monthly Salary of a Specialist Doctor in Kenya is typically nothing less than Ksh. 150,000.

Below is a list of more Specialist Doctors, their fields and their monthly average salaries in Kenya

The list is arranged in a format of A to Z basis, to make it easy for you to find a specific Doctor’s Field Salary.

• Advanced Nutrition Aide

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 200,000 to 290,000

• Advanced Practice Provider

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 150,00 to 200,000

• Allergist

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 250,00 to 300,000

• Behavioral Health Specialist

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 150,000 to 200,000

• Chiropractor

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 150,000 to 195,000

• Clinical Psychologist

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 300,000 to 450,000

• Correctional Treatment Specialist

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 250,000 to 320,000

• Counseling Psychologist

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 300,000 to 400,000

• Dermatologist

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 400,000 to 500,000

• Dietitian

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 290,000 to 350,000

• Emergency Department Physician

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 300,000 to 360,000

• Exercise Physiologist

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 300,000 to 400,000

• Forensic Pathologist

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 320,000 to 400,000

• General Medical Practitioner

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 250,000 to 290,000

• Genetic Counselor

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 220,000 to 280,000

• Internist

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 350,000 to 450,000

• Interventionist

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 430,000 to 500,000

• Invasive Cardiologist

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh.
500,000 to 650,000

• Mental Health Therapst

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh.
200,000 to 300,000

• Naturopathic Physician

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh.
400,000 to 500,000

• Neurologist

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 450,000 to 530,000

• Neurophysiology Technologist

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 30,000 to 50,000

• Nuclear Medicine Physician

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 350,000 to 420,000

• Health Safety Specialist

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 200,000 to 250,000

• Optometrist

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 300,000 to 360,000

• Pediatrician

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 350,000 to 400,000

• Physical Therapist

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 230,000 to 280,000

• Physical Therapy Director

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 250,000 to 420,000

• Physician Anesthesiology

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 500,000 to 550,000

• Physician Cardiology

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 550,000 to 620,000

• Physician CCU

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 300,000 to 380,000

• Physician Dermatology

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 400,000 to 480,000

• Physician Emergency Room

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 300,000 to 360,000

• Physician Endocrinology

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 400,000 to 460,000

• Physician Family Practice

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 260,000 to 320,000

Physician Gastroenterology

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 400,000 to 460,000

• Physician Generalist

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 300,000 to 350,000

• Physician Geriatrics

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 250,000 to 300,000

• Physician Hematology

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 400,000 to 450,000

• Physician Immunology

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 400,000 to 440,000

• Physiotherapist

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh.
250,000 to 300,000

• Podiatrist

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 250,000 to 300,000

• Preventive Medicine Physician

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 340,000 to 390,000

• Psychiatrist

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh.
350,000 to 400,000

• Psychololgist

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 400,000 to 450,000

• Psychometrician

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 350,000 to 390,000

• Radiologist

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 400,000 to 460,000

• Respiratory Therapist

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 200,000 to 270,000

• Skin Care Specialist

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 220,000 to 260,000

• Urologist

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 500,000 to 550,000

• Vision Rehabilitation Therapist

Average Salary In Kenya: Ksh. 200,000 to 280,000

Allowances For Doctors in Kenya:

Doctors in Kenya also earn allowances aside from their monthly salaries.

Kenyan Doctors may earn more than one allowance depending on various factors, below is how much doctors in Kenya make as their allowances.

Here is what doctors in Kenya earn as allowances this year.

Average Doctors Emergency Allowance – Ksh. 20,000 to 50,000

Average Doctors House Allowance – Ksh. 10,000 to 25,000

Average Doctors Health Allowance – Ksh. 10,000 to 30,000

Average Doctors Commuter Allowance – Ksh. 3,000 to 9,000

Average Leave Allowance – Ksh. 5,000 to 15,000

Doctors in Kenya make a decent salary every end month not mentioning the extra money they make as allowances.

It is important to know that if you want to increase your income as a doctor in Kenya you should consider specializing in one sector, gaining more years of experience or simply increasing your level of education by studying on your field even more.