How much does a meter reader make in Uganda?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UGX 110,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $370
- Compared with the median pay in Uganda
- 0.5 times
- Data from
- 2021
Where Uganda ranks among 144 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 | $61,420 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $61,130 |
| 3. Germany | $57,380 |
| 139. Nigeria estimate | $398 |
| 140. Uganda estimate | $370 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $269 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $120 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- CourierUGX 1,289,800
- Odd job personsUGX 1,377,700
- Water and firewood collectorsUGX 1,307,300
- Gym workerUGX 1,250,100
- Waste collectorUGX 1,396,300
- SorterUGX 1,400,000
- Street sweeperUGX 1,372,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make a month in Uganda?
The median gross salary is UGX 110,700 a month, UGX 1,328,500 a year.
How much does a meter reader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UGX 1,166,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UGX 1,588,600.
Which country pays a meter reader the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $61,420 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a meter reader make more in Uganda or in United States?
In United States: $47,750 a year against $370 in Uganda, 128.9 times more.
Who makes more, a meter reader or a courier?
A meter reader: UGX 1,328,500 a year against UGX 1,289,800 for a courier, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate