How much does a community health worker make in Uganda?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UGX 520,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,742
- 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 | $89,000 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $72,320 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $69,250 |
| 121. Guinea estimate | $1,768 |
| 122. Uganda estimate | $1,742 |
| 123. Rwanda estimate | $1,723 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $386 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistUGX 5,542,500
- Health records clerkUGX 6,106,600
- OpticianUGX 5,357,900
- Therapy assistantUGX 4,791,400
- Medical assistantUGX 5,046,700
- Quality inspectorUGX 6,896,000
- ParamedicUGX 7,048,200
- Health screenerUGX 5,719,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make a month in Uganda?
The median gross salary is UGX 520,700 a month, UGX 6,248,100 a year.
How much does a community health worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UGX 5,564,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UGX 7,325,700.
Which country pays a community health worker the most?
Canada, with a median of $63,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a community health worker make more in Uganda or in United States?
In United States: $51,850 a year against $1,742 in Uganda, 29.8 times more.
Who makes more, a community health worker or a dental hygienist?
A community health worker: UGX 6,248,100 a year against UGX 5,542,500 for a dental hygienist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate