How much does a journalist make in Uganda?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UGX 486,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,628
- Compared with the median pay in Uganda
- 2.0 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 | $100,000 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $82,110 |
| 3. United States | $73,210 |
| 126. Angola estimate | $1,831 |
| 127. Uganda estimate | $1,628 |
| 128. Ethiopia estimate | $1,627 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerUGX 5,586,200
- TranslatorUGX 5,381,700
- LawyerUGX 7,779,100
- JudgeUGX 8,316,700
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedUGX 6,700,700
- Museum curatorUGX 5,626,600
- LibrarianUGX 5,807,800
- EconomistUGX 7,122,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Uganda?
The median gross salary is UGX 486,700 a month, UGX 5,840,900 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UGX 4,574,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UGX 7,799,300.
Which country pays a journalist the most?
United States, with a median of $73,210 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a journalist make more in Uganda or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $1,628 in Uganda, 45.0 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: UGX 5,840,900 a year against UGX 5,586,200 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate