How much does an optometrist make in Uganda?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UGX 509,100 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,703
- Compared with the median pay in Uganda
- 2.1 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. United States | $136,600 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $104,600 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $85,880 |
| 126. Angola estimate | $1,916 |
| 127. Uganda estimate | $1,703 |
| 128. Ethiopia estimate | $1,702 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
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Professionals
- DentistUGX 7,427,300
- PharmacistUGX 6,767,200
- Public health inspectorUGX 6,296,200
- Physical therapistUGX 5,561,200
- DietitianUGX 5,501,500
- Speech therapistUGX 5,735,900
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedUGX 5,461,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make a month in Uganda?
The median gross salary is UGX 509,100 a month, UGX 6,109,400 a year.
How much does an optometrist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UGX 4,803,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UGX 7,147,500.
Which country pays an optometrist the most?
United States, with a median of $136,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an optometrist make more in Uganda or in United States?
In United States: $136,600 a year against $1,703 in Uganda, 80.2 times more.
Who makes more, an optometrist or a dentist?
A dentist: UGX 7,427,300 a year against UGX 6,109,400 for an optometrist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate