How much does a cook make in Uganda?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UGX 199,100 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $666
- Compared with the median pay in Uganda
- 0.8 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 | $59,340 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $59,110 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $53,390 |
| 136. Togo estimate | $707 |
| 137. Uganda estimate | $666 |
| 138. Gambia estimate | $630 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $323 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Flight attendantUGX 2,867,400
- Rail conductorUGX 2,691,900
- GuideUGX 2,524,100
- WaiterUGX 2,167,800
- BartenderUGX 2,269,900
- HairdresserUGX 2,235,000
- BeauticianUGX 2,238,300
- Household managerUGX 2,586,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make a month in Uganda?
The median gross salary is UGX 199,100 a month, UGX 2,389,700 a year.
How much does a cook make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UGX 2,117,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UGX 2,691,200.
Which country pays a cook the most?
Germany, with a median of $40,180 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a cook make more in Uganda or in United States?
In United States: $38,970 a year against $666 in Uganda, 58.5 times more.
Who makes more, a cook or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: UGX 2,867,400 a year against UGX 2,389,700 for a cook, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate