How much does a police officer make in Uganda?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UGX 311,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,043
- Compared with the median pay in Uganda
- 1.3 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 | $92,950 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $92,590 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $83,620 |
| 136. Togo estimate | $1,108 |
| 137. Uganda estimate | $1,043 |
| 138. Gambia estimate | $987 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $506 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterUGX 3,684,700
- Correctional officerUGX 3,333,300
- Security guardUGX 2,784,500
- Aid workerUGX 3,148,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make a month in Uganda?
The median gross salary is UGX 311,900 a month, UGX 3,742,900 a year.
How much does a police officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UGX 3,089,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UGX 4,422,100.
Which country pays a police officer the most?
United States, with a median of $80,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a police officer make more in Uganda or in United States?
In United States: $80,300 a year against $1,043 in Uganda, 77.0 times more.
Who makes more, a police officer or a correctional officer?
A police officer: UGX 3,742,900 a year against UGX 3,333,300 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate