Labor market in Kenya: 3,680 active jobs
Which fields are hiring, where, and at what salaries in Kenya, based on jobs posted on Saplic.
Data from jobs posted on Saplic as of September 29, 2026. Not an official statistic nor a sample of the whole market.
Today's numbers
Jobs by field
| Field | Jobs | % of total | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 570 | 15% | — |
| Accounting and Finance | 282 | 8% | — |
| Teaching | 281 | 8% | — |
| Medicine and Health | 232 | 6% | — |
| Administration and Office | 206 | 6% | — |
| Engineering | 181 | 5% | — |
| IT and Telecommunications | 173 | 5% | — |
| Marketing, Advertising and Communications | 172 | 5% | — |
| Heavy Cargo Handling and Transport | 129 | 4% | — |
| Hospitality and Tourism | 112 | 3% | — |
| Human Resources | 94 | 3% | — |
| Production, Operations and Manufacturing | 62 | 2% | — |
| Customer Service and Call Center | 58 | 2% | — |
| General Services, Cleaning and Security | 47 | 1% | — |
| Legal Services | 46 | 1% | — |
| Design and Graphic Arts | 35 | 1% | — |
| Research and Quality | 34 | 1% | — |
| Agriculture and Livestock | 20 | 1% | — |
| Maintenance and Technical Repairs | 15 | — | — |
Jobs by city
What the jobs look like
Employers with the most jobs
| Employer | Jobs |
|---|---|
| BITZ IT COUNSULTING LTD. | 5 |
| Enabling Qapital | 2 |
| Customer Experience Partners KE | 1 |
| Higsera AI | 1 |
| future kenya | 1 |
| Beutics | 1 |
| Brites Management Services Limited | 230 |
| Kaziweza Limited | 81 |
| Chuka University | 74 |
| BrighterMonday Consulting | 71 |
Month-by-month trend
| Field | Active jobs | Companies hiring |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 1,685 | 474 |
| September 2026 | 3,670 | 1,023 |
How to cite these figures
Saplic, "Labor market in Kenya", https://saplic.com/ke/labor-market, data as of September 29, 2026.
You may use these figures by citing the source and linking to this page.
Frequently asked questions
How many jobs are there in Kenya?
As of September 29, 2026 there are 3,680 active jobs posted on Saplic for Kenya, from 1,028 different companies.
Which field hires the most in Kenya?
The field with the most open jobs is Sales. The full breakdown is in the by-field table on this page.
Where do these figures come from?
From the jobs posted on Saplic, counted once a day. They are not official statistics and don't cover the whole market: they're a snapshot of what's being sought on this platform.
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