How much does a medical assistant make in Uganda?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UGX 420,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,407
- Compared with the median pay in Uganda
- 1.8 times
- Data from
- 2021
Where Uganda ranks among 141 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 | $71,890 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $58,410 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $55,940 |
| 119. Guinea estimate | $1,428 |
| 120. Uganda estimate | $1,407 |
| 121. Rwanda estimate | $1,392 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistUGX 5,542,500
- Health records clerkUGX 6,106,600
- Community health workerUGX 6,248,100
- OpticianUGX 5,357,900
- Therapy assistantUGX 4,791,400
- Quality inspectorUGX 6,896,000
- ParamedicUGX 7,048,200
- Health screenerUGX 5,719,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make a month in Uganda?
The median gross salary is UGX 420,600 a month, UGX 5,046,700 a year.
How much does a medical assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UGX 4,589,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UGX 5,610,300.
Which country pays a medical assistant the most?
Germany, with a median of $46,420 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a medical assistant make more in Uganda or in United States?
In United States: $45,680 a year against $1,407 in Uganda, 32.5 times more.
Who makes more, a medical assistant or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: UGX 5,542,500 a year against UGX 5,046,700 for a medical assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate