Remote Software Engineer Salaries in Kenya

How much do remote developers in Kenya expect to make? $51,274 per year on average (based on self-reported data).

This estimated average salary is based on the expected salaries of Arc Developers in that location. Remote software engineer salaries in Kenya are around average for Africa.
Below are some things to consider when hiring developers based in this location or building your next engineering hub.

$51,274USD
Avg. Developer Salary
$54,712USD
Avg. Senior Developer Salary

Established Companies in Kenya

Here are some notable companies with engineering hubs or engineering teams in this location.

Microsoft remote branch in Kenya
MicrosoftSource
Nairobi, Kenya
Dell remote branch in Kenya
Dell
Nairobi, Kenya
IBM remote branch in Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Salary breakdown by expertise

Use the dropdown to compare software engineer salaries in Kenya with another location.

Compare with:
South Africa
Front-end Developer
$48,074
$65,354
Back-end Developer
$53,708
$69,772
Data Scientist
$54,332
$69,999
App Developer
$48,578
$66,834
DevOps Engineer
$57,399
$74,395

English Proficiency in Kenya

high
#18
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Proficiency
very high
high
moderate
low
very low

About software engineer salary in Kenya

Work with great developers — who just happen to be outside your zip code.We built this tool to help you understand how much remote developers expect to be paid annually across different countries around the world. Software engineer salary in Kenya are calculated using self-reported data from remote developers based in Kenya, and may not be representative of local salaries.Learn More

The salary data is based on the expected salary of over 300,000 remote developers in Arc's network. Developers provide us with their expected salary after passing our comprehensive vetting process (click here to learn more about Arc’s vetting process).

In addition to software development experience, our research indicates two other major factors that affect salary expectations:

・Local rent and cost of living.
・English ability (in countries where English is not the primary language, developers with a good command of English can often charge a premium compared to local rates).

In addition to providing a base salary, organizations may offer remote developers a more comprehensive package when hired long-term. This package may include benefits such as health insurance, equipment stipends, cash bonuses for high performance, company equity, etc. (For more information on benefits frequently offered to remote developers, click here.)

Hire remote developers in Kenya with Arc

Kabiru M. - developer in Kenya
There's beauty in simplicity
5.00 / 5.0
NairobiKenya

DEV • Software Composer 💀 Formerly @bbc @andela

Emmanuel B. - developer in Kenya
Full Stack Developer
5.00 / 5.0
NairobiKenya

`Python (Django)`, `AI`, `LLM` and `PHP (Laravel)` Software Engineer with 5+ years in the Information Technology field and 5+ years dedicated expertise in end-to-end application development. Proficient in harnessing Python frameworks including Django, Flask, Pandas, Tensorflow, and Microservices. Am also a `3x Certified Salesforce Consultant.` Skilled in AWS, GCP, Heroku Cloud platforms, combined with frontend expertise in React.js. Well-versed with databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB. Utilizes robust communication and collaboration capabilities to ensure projects resonate with client goals efficiently and sustainably. `**Key Strengths & Qualifications:**` * **Full Stack Expertise:** Proficient in frontend and backend development, with a focus on creating seamless user experience and scalable server-side applications. * **Backend Mastery:** Extensive experience in Python language programming, enabling the development of efficient and maintainable backend systems, Restful APIs, and microservices using Django, Flask, TensorFlow, LLAMA and Numpy. * **Frontend Proficiency:** Skilled in modern frontend technologies, including JavaScript ES6, React, Angular and Vue, allowing for the creation of responsive and user-friendly interfaces. * **Database Management:** Experienced in designing and optimizing databases on PostgreSQL & Oracle, to ensure data integrity and high-performance data retrieval. * **Cloud Expertise:** Proficient in deploying applications on major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, with knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). * **Agile Leadership and Version Control:** Good understanding of agile software development principles & techniques and proficiency in version control system like Git. * **Security and Scalability:** Committed to building secure and scalable applications, implementing best practices for load balancing, fault tolerance, and system performance. * **Code Quality:** Passionate about writing clean, maintainable code and conducting thorough code reviews to uphold quality standards. * **Problem solving and Troubleshooting:** Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical issues efficiently. * **Communication and Collaboration:** Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. * **Continuous Learning and Adaptability:** Willingness to stay updated with the latest industry trends & technologies and comprehensive ability to quickly adapt to new challenges and technologies.

Stanley N. - developer in Kenya
Software Engineer and Digerati (experienced in remote work)
5.00 / 5.0
NyamiraKenya

Hello 👋. I am Stanley. I describe myself as a *Digerati* (a portmanteau of Digital + literati) meaning literate in the digital space. I work as an independent consultant in both software engineering and technical writing. I am well versed in working in the **Scrum - Agile** approach. I mainly work remotely and my experience includes working within cross-cultural, multinational teams across industries like fintech, agriculture and education. As a software engineer, Python is my main tool. I'm comfortable with Javascript and have DevOps experience. My engineering philosophy leans on **Coding is like plastic, there's already much of it in the world** meaning that: - I seek out non-technical solutions in addition to technical ones - I strive to reuse and repurpose code not reinventing the wheel In technical writing, I employ the Docs-as-Code approach. I also get involved in deploying and maintaining publishing environments. I am keen on sharing my technical knowledge and supporting the developer experience of individuals and institutions I work with. Generally, I am a tinkerer and I believe in having fun and lifelong learning. I am also a proponent of Opensource software (OSS), and I maintain and contribute to OSS projects whenever I can. My mantra is "invoke the builder within and serve" (which is a continuous process of honing my skills as I build valuable experiences and remembering to serve others by sharing knowledge and breaking barriers of entry).

Salary reports by technologies

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