How much does an optician make in Uganda?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UGX 446,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,494
- Compared with the median pay in Uganda
- 1.9 times
- Data from
- 2021
Where Uganda ranks among 142 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 | $76,320 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,020 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $59,390 |
| 120. Guinea estimate | $1,516 |
| 121. Uganda estimate | $1,494 |
| 122. Rwanda estimate | $1,478 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistUGX 5,542,500
- Health records clerkUGX 6,106,600
- Community health workerUGX 6,248,100
- Therapy assistantUGX 4,791,400
- Medical assistantUGX 5,046,700
- Quality inspectorUGX 6,896,000
- ParamedicUGX 7,048,200
- Health screenerUGX 5,719,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make a month in Uganda?
The median gross salary is UGX 446,500 a month, UGX 5,357,900 a year.
How much does an optician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UGX 4,784,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UGX 6,504,700.
Which country pays an optician the most?
United States, with a median of $47,260 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an optician make more in Uganda or in United States?
In United States: $47,260 a year against $1,494 in Uganda, 31.6 times more.
Who makes more, an optician or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: UGX 5,542,500 a year against UGX 5,357,900 for an optician, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate