24 Nov 2023
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After 10 years of work experience, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics earn a monthly wage that ranges from Ksh41,733 to Ksh98,670. Of the respondents, 17% are female and 83% are male. This is evident from research conducted by Mywage.org/Kenya, in 2023.
Highest salary for air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics with 20 years of experience: Ksh51,021 to Ksh130,625 per month
Based on our survey, people in this job with 20 years of work experience earn the highest salary: between Ksh51,021 and Ksh130,625 per month. Veteran workers in this occupation with 30 years worth of experience can earn an hourly wage between Ksh217 and Ksh547 per hour.
Air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics mostly male
Most people in this job are male, based on the survey results.
According to our survey, coverage by collective bargaining among people in this job is set at 1%. 99% are not covered by a collective agreement. On average, employees work 43 hours per week.
People in this job who have a permanent contract for the work they are performing, add up to 51%. Workers in this occupation mostly work in organisations consisting of 500 or more people. Since starting their first job, 54% of workers in this occupation have worked fewer than 5 years. Of the participating workers in this occupation, 29% work in a multinational organisation. Workers in this occupation who do not have a permanent contract for the work they are performing, added up to 49% of respondents. In most cases, employees report that the majority of their coworkers are male.
Wage dissatisfaction high among air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics
Of all surveyed employees, 26% feel in between satisfied and dissatisfied about their salary. Generally, 41% of the workers report they are dissatisfied with their salary.
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