Casual labourer rates in Nairobi (2026)
Construction · updated September 2026
KES 700–1,000
per day · Guide
Compared with other counties
| County | Typical range | |
|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | KES 700–1,000 | |
| Mombasa | KES 650–950 | -5% vs Nairobi |
| Kiambu | KES 650–950 | -7% vs Nairobi |
| Nakuru | KES 600–900 | -12% vs Nairobi |
| Kisumu | KES 600–850 | -13% vs Nairobi |
| Machakos | KES 600–900 | -12% vs Nairobi |
| Uasin Gishu | KES 600–850 | -15% vs Nairobi |
Other services in Nairobi
Web developer
KES 4,750–11,400 per day
Gardener
KES 800–1,400 per day
Mason (fundi)
KES 1,500–2,500 per day
Electrician
KES 2,000–3,500 per day
Plumber
KES 2,000–3,500 per day
Painter
KES 1,500–2,500 per day
Carpenter
KES 1,800–3,000 per day
Tiler
KES 1,800–3,000 per day
Welder / fabricator
KES 2,000–3,500 per day
Solar installer
KES 2,500–4,000 per day
Civil / site engineer
KES 5,000–10,000 per day
Quantity surveyor
KES 5,000–10,000 per day
Interior designer
KES 4,000–8,000 per day
Graphic designer
KES 2,500–6,000 per day
Photographer
KES 5,000–15,000 per day
Mechanic
KES 1,500–3,000 per day
Driver
KES 1,200–2,000 per day
House cleaner
KES 800–1,500 per day
Private tutor
KES 800–2,000 per hour
House help / nanny
KES 10,000–18,000 per month
Security guard
KES 15,000–25,000 per month
Bookkeeper / accountant
KES 10,000–30,000 per month
Questions
How much does a casual labourer charge in Nairobi?
A typical casual labourer in Nairobi charges KES 700 to KES 1,000 per day. The exact price depends on the size of the job, materials, experience and how urgent it is.
Is it cheaper than Nairobi?
This is the Nairobi rate, the baseline other counties are compared with.
How do I hire safely?
Post the job on bildfie to get quotes from verified professionals, agree the price in the chat, and pay into escrow. The money is released only when the work is done.
Guide ranges are adjusted for each county's cost of living and refined with real prices quoted on bildfie as they come in. They are a starting point, not a quote: the actual price depends on the job.