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Automotive Engineer

Average Early-Career Automotive Engineer Salary in Kenya

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KSh 170,000
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Avg. Base Salary (KES)
25%
KES 44k
MEDIAN
KES 170k
75%
KES 366k

The average salary for an Automotive Engineer is KSh 170,000 in 2026

Base Salary
KSh 44k - KSh 366k
Bonus
KSh 5k - KSh 50k
Profit Sharing
KSh 4k - KSh 48k
Total Pay
KSh 17k - KSh 1m
Based on 10 salary profiles (last updated Mar 22 2026)
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Gender Breakdown for Automotive Engineers

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100.0%
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FAQs About Automotive Engineers

What is the highest pay for Automotive Engineers?

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How can Automotive Engineers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Automotive Engineer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Automotive Engineer that oversees more junior Automotive Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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