How much does a dental hygienist make in Uganda?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UGX 461,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,545
- Compared with the median pay in Uganda
- 1.9 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 | $78,950 |
| 2. United States | $74,820 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $64,150 |
| 121. Guinea estimate | $1,568 |
| 122. Uganda estimate | $1,545 |
| 123. Rwanda estimate | $1,529 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $343 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Health records clerkUGX 6,106,600
- Community health workerUGX 6,248,100
- 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 dental hygienist make a month in Uganda?
The median gross salary is UGX 461,900 a month, UGX 5,542,500 a year.
How much does a dental hygienist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UGX 4,982,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UGX 6,132,800.
Which country pays a dental hygienist the most?
United States, with a median of $74,820 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a dental hygienist make more in Uganda or in United States?
In United States: $74,820 a year against $1,545 in Uganda, 48.4 times more.
Who makes more, a dental hygienist or a health records clerk?
A health records clerk: UGX 6,106,600 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