How much does an elementary school teacher make in Uganda?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UGX 493,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,652
- Compared with the median pay in Uganda
- 2.1 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. Switzerland estimate | $101,500 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $83,320 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $72,610 |
| 126. Angola estimate | $1,858 |
| 127. Uganda estimate | $1,652 |
| 128. Ethiopia estimate | $1,651 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $364 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Preschool teacherUGX 4,997,700
- ProfessorUGX 6,431,200
- Vocational teacherUGX 5,827,000
- High school teacherUGX 6,294,300
- Education officerUGX 5,900,300
- Special needs teacherUGX 5,988,700
- Esol teacherUGX 5,074,300
- Music teacherUGX 5,243,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make a month in Uganda?
The median gross salary is UGX 493,900 a month, UGX 5,926,800 a year.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UGX 5,279,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UGX 7,187,000.
Which country pays an elementary school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $69,540 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an elementary school teacher make more in Uganda or in United States?
In United States: $64,090 a year against $1,652 in Uganda, 38.8 times more.
Who makes more, an elementary school teacher or a preschool teacher?
An elementary school teacher: UGX 5,926,800 a year against UGX 4,997,700 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate