How much does a construction worker make in Uganda?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UGX 119,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $399
- Compared with the median pay in Uganda
- 0.5 times
- Data from
- 2021
Where Uganda ranks among 144 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 | $66,190 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $65,880 |
| 3. Australia | $56,950 |
| 139. Nigeria estimate | $429 |
| 140. Uganda estimate | $399 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $290 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $130 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Mining assistantUGX 1,658,600
- Civils workerUGX 1,644,800
- Picker and packerUGX 1,195,100
- Factory labourerUGX 1,358,300
- Hand and pedal vehicle driversUGX 1,271,900
- Fiacre driverUGX 1,184,500
- Warehouse workerUGX 1,401,300
- Shelf stackerUGX 1,132,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction worker make a month in Uganda?
The median gross salary is UGX 119,300 a month, UGX 1,431,700 a year.
How much does a construction worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UGX 1,274,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UGX 1,737,200.
Which country pays a construction worker the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $66,190 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a construction worker make more in Uganda or in United States?
In United States: $46,580 a year against $399 in Uganda, 116.7 times more.
Who makes more, a construction worker or a mining assistant?
A mining assistant: UGX 1,658,600 a year against UGX 1,431,700 for a construction worker, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate