How much does a dentist make in Uganda?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UGX 618,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,071
- Compared with the median pay in Uganda
- 2.6 times
- Data from
- 2021
Where Uganda ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $185,300 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $127,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $104,400 |
| 126. Angola estimate | $2,329 |
| 127. Uganda estimate | $2,071 |
| 128. Ethiopia estimate | $2,069 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $457 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- PharmacistUGX 6,767,200
- Public health inspectorUGX 6,296,200
- Physical therapistUGX 5,561,200
- DietitianUGX 5,501,500
- Speech therapistUGX 5,735,900
- OptometristUGX 6,109,400
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedUGX 5,461,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make a month in Uganda?
The median gross salary is UGX 618,900 a month, UGX 7,427,300 a year.
How much does a dentist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UGX 5,504,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UGX 9,441,900.
Which country pays a dentist the most?
United States, with a median of $185,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a dentist make more in Uganda or in United States?
In United States: $185,300 a year against $2,071 in Uganda, 89.5 times more.
Who makes more, a dentist or a pharmacist?
A dentist: UGX 7,427,300 a year against UGX 6,767,200 for a pharmacist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate