Data entry clerks
Data entry clerks enter coded, statistical, financial and other numerical data into electronic equipment, computerized databases, spreadsheets or other data repositories using a keyboard, mouse, or optical scanner, speech recognition software or other data entry tools. They enter data into mechanical and electronic devices to perform mathematical calculations.
Skill level: Semi-skilledCheck your pay
- Salary range for the majority of workers in Data entry clerks - from Ksh30,476 to Ksh90,407 per month - 2025.
- A Data entry clerks typically earns between Ksh30,476 and Ksh76,833 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between Ksh38,568 and Ksh109,391 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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Job Responsibilities
- Receiving and registering invoices, forms, records and other documents for data capture
- Entering numerical data, codes and text from source material into computer-compatible storage and processing devices
- Verifying accuracy and completeness of data and correcting entered data, if needed
- Operating bookkeeping and calculating machines
- Importing and exporting data between different database systems and software