QA jobs in Kenya
Kenya has 5 open QA roles across 2 of our 2 listed cities, and 3 are remote. A mid-level QA Automation Engineer earns a median of KES 1.9M gross a year. AI / LLM Evaluation QA is the most common opening.
An East African tech hub with QA roles in fintech and mobile services, based in Nairobi.
Middle East & Africa · schematic, dot size follows open roles
Live QA roles in Kenya
5 roles from our listings, newest first. Pay is shown upfront. Mix: permanent 3, contract 2.
Senior AI Tester
Senior Mobile QA
Senior QA Tester
LLM Evaluator
Junior AI Tester
Role mix in Kenya
- AI / LLM Evaluation QA3 60%
- Mobile QA Engineer1 20%
- Manual QA Tester1 20%
What employers here hire for
Tools named most often: Jira, Postman, Python.
Browse all 15 QA roles or jump to QA Automation Engineer, SDET and Manual QA Tester.
QA pay in Kenya
Gross annual pay in KES, mid-level. Median is the modelled middle of the market. P10 to P90 is the usual spread: median x 0.82 to x 1.22.
| Role | P10 | Median | P90 | Senior median | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | KES 1.1M | KES 1.3M | KES 1.6M | KES 1.6M | Guide |
| QA Automation Engineer | KES 1.6M | KES 1.9M | KES 2.3M | KES 2.4M | Guide |
| SDET | KES 1.7M | KES 2.1M | KES 2.5M | KES 2.6M | Guide |
| Mobile QA Engineer | KES 1.4M | KES 1.7M | KES 2.1M | KES 2.2M | Guide |
| Performance Test Engineer | KES 1.9M | KES 2.3M | KES 2.8M | KES 3.1M | Guide |
| QA Lead / Manager | KES 1.4M | KES 1.7M | KES 2.1M | KES 2.2M | Guide |
Modelled from posted pay ranges and the national pay index (0.12 of the US level). Salary methodology and all countries.
Hiring QA in Kenya
Typical terms for a mid-level QA hire. They are ranges for orientation. Collective agreements and individual contracts change them.
Contract types
Notice period
Notice is typically 28 days for monthly-paid employees.
Paid leave
Statutory minimum is 21 working days.
Working week
Typically 40 to 45 hours.
Probation
Up to six months, extendable once.
Employer on-costs
Employer contributions (pension fund, housing levy and others) typically add 8% to 10%.
Employer of record
An employer of record can hire here without a local entity, usually for a monthly fee on top of salary and on-costs. Check provider coverage.
Contractors
Contractors handle their own tax and insurance.
Working language
English.
Typical values and ranges for orientation only. Not legal or tax advice. Confirm with local counsel or an employer of record before you hire. PassRidge does not provide legal advice.
Overlap with US and European teams
Kenya is on UTC+3 (EAT). The strip shows a 09:00-17:00 day on Kenya's main clock against the same hours at four client hubs. Green is shared time.
Europe moves its clocks on 25 Oct 2026 and the US on 1 Nov 2026. For that week US East and London overlap 4 h on a 09:00-17:00 day, against 3 h today. Kenya keeps its clock all year. With one flexible hour each side the overlap with US East is 3 h and with London 8 h.
Flex work in Kenya: limited
Flex tasks are available in Kenya for a smaller set of task types. Payout routes are checked case by case. Tasks run 3-4 hours a day. Rates start at $15/hour and are shown before you apply.
2 cities in Kenya
Tier A cities are established QA hubs. Tier B are growing. Tier C are emerging. Each page has local pay, jobs and time-zone overlap.
QA jobs in Kenya: FAQ
How much does a QA engineer earn in Kenya?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Kenya has a median gross salary of KES 1.9M a year, with a p10 to p90 band of KES 1.6M to KES 2.3M. A mid-level Manual QA Tester earns KES 1.3M. Senior automation engineers reach KES 2.4M.
How many QA jobs are open in Kenya?
PassRidge lists 5 open QA roles in Kenya today, 3 of them remote. Nairobi leads with 4 listings. The most common role is AI / LLM Evaluation QA.
What are the typical contract terms in Kenya?
Common arrangements are: Employment contract; Fixed-term contract; Contractor. Notice: Notice is typically 28 days for monthly-paid employees. Paid leave: Statutory minimum is 21 working days. Typical on-costs: Employer contributions (pension fund, housing levy and others) typically add 8% to 10%. This is general information, not legal advice.
What time-zone overlap does Kenya have with US and European clients?
On a 09:00-17:00 day, Kenya (UTC+3 (EAT)) overlaps 1 h with US East, 0 h with US West, 6 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe. Overlap shifts by up to an hour when clocks change.
Can I do PassRidge Flex work from Kenya?
Flex tasks are available in Kenya for a smaller set of task types. Payout routes are checked case by case. Flex tasks run 3-4 hours a day and rates are shown before you accept. Check your main employer's contract for side-work rules first.
Which cities in Kenya hire the most QA testers?
By open roles: Nairobi (4), Mombasa (1). We cover 2 cities: Nairobi, Mombasa.