How much does an athlete make in Uganda?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UGX 539,100 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,804
- Compared with the median pay in Uganda
- 2.2 times
- Data from
- 2021
Where Uganda ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $92,160 |
| 2. Germany | $87,270 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $74,880 |
| 121. Guinea estimate | $1,831 |
| 122. Uganda estimate | $1,804 |
| 123. Rwanda estimate | $1,784 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $400 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Sport coachUGX 4,683,300
- Riding instructorUGX 4,810,300
- Legal aideUGX 6,331,400
- Social care workerUGX 5,848,400
- Religious workerUGX 5,564,500
- PhotographerUGX 5,538,200
- Set designerUGX 5,636,100
- Museum technicianUGX 5,606,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete make a month in Uganda?
The median gross salary is UGX 539,100 a month, UGX 6,469,500 a year.
How much does an athlete make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UGX 4,471,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UGX 16,960,000.
Which country pays an athlete the most?
Germany, with a median of $87,270 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an athlete make more in Uganda or in United States?
In United States: $66,710 a year against $1,804 in Uganda, 37.0 times more.
Who makes more, an athlete or a sport coach?
An athlete: UGX 6,469,500 a year against UGX 4,683,300 for a sport coach, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate