How much does a forest worker make in Uganda?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UGX 116,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $391
- Compared with the median pay in Uganda
- 0.5 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 | $64,870 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,560 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $48,460 |
| 138. Nigeria estimate | $421 |
| 139. Uganda estimate | $391 |
| 140. Malawi estimate | $284 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $127 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm handsUGX 1,238,500
- Livestock farm labourersUGX 1,265,700
- Farm handUGX 1,309,800
- GardenerUGX 1,307,900
- Water-based fisheries workerUGX 1,254,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest worker make a month in Uganda?
The median gross salary is UGX 116,900 a month, UGX 1,403,000 a year.
How much does a forest worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UGX 1,256,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UGX 1,569,400.
Which country pays a forest worker the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $64,870 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a forest worker make more in Uganda or in United States?
In United States: $45,250 a year against $391 in Uganda, 115.7 times more.
Who makes more, a forest worker or a farm hands?
A forest worker: UGX 1,403,000 a year against UGX 1,238,500 for a farm hands, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate