How much does a doctor make in Uganda?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UGX 740,200 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,476
- Compared with the median pay in Uganda
- 3.1 times
- Data from
- 2021
Where Uganda ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $500,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $267,500 |
| 2. Canada | $200,600 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $152,100 |
| 126. Angola estimate | $2,785 |
| 127. Uganda estimate | $2,476 |
| 128. Ethiopia estimate | $2,474 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $546 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Specialist doctorUGX 10,702,100
- Registered nurseUGX 6,464,200
- MidwifeUGX 6,404,100
- Traditional therapistUGX 4,883,600
- Paramedical practitionersUGX 6,955,700
- VeterinarianUGX 6,597,900
- DentistUGX 7,427,300
- PharmacistUGX 6,767,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a doctor make a month in Uganda?
The median gross salary is UGX 740,200 a month, UGX 8,882,600 a year.
How much does a doctor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UGX 5,410,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UGX 10,964,300.
Which country pays a doctor the most?
United States, with a median of $267,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a doctor make more in Uganda or in United States?
In United States: $267,500 a year against $2,476 in Uganda, 108.0 times more.
Who makes more, a doctor or a specialist doctor?
A specialist doctor: UGX 10,702,100 a year against UGX 8,882,600 for a doctor, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate