How much does a registered nurse make in Uganda?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UGX 538,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,802
- Compared with the median pay in Uganda
- 2.2 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. Switzerland estimate | $110,700 |
| 2. United States | $102,500 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $90,870 |
| 126. Angola estimate | $2,027 |
| 127. Uganda estimate | $1,802 |
| 128. Ethiopia estimate | $1,801 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $397 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- MidwifeUGX 6,404,100
- DoctorUGX 8,882,600
- Specialist doctorUGX 10,702,100
- Traditional therapistUGX 4,883,600
- Paramedical practitionersUGX 6,955,700
- VeterinarianUGX 6,597,900
- DentistUGX 7,427,300
- PharmacistUGX 6,767,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make a month in Uganda?
The median gross salary is UGX 538,700 a month, UGX 6,464,200 a year.
How much does a registered nurse make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UGX 5,642,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UGX 7,395,400.
Which country pays a registered nurse the most?
United States, with a median of $102,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a registered nurse make more in Uganda or in United States?
In United States: $102,500 a year against $1,802 in Uganda, 56.9 times more.
Who makes more, a registered nurse or a doctor?
A doctor: UGX 8,882,600 a year against UGX 6,464,200 for a registered nurse, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate