How much does a security guard make in Uganda?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UGX 232,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $776
- Compared with the median pay in Uganda
- 1.0 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 | $69,150 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $68,880 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $62,210 |
| 136. Togo estimate | $824 |
| 137. Uganda estimate | $776 |
| 138. Gambia estimate | $734 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterUGX 3,684,700
- Police officerUGX 3,742,900
- Correctional officerUGX 3,333,300
- Aid workerUGX 3,148,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in Uganda?
The median gross salary is UGX 232,000 a month, UGX 2,784,500 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UGX 2,518,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UGX 3,297,300.
Which country pays a security guard the most?
Australia, with a median of $48,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a security guard make more in Uganda or in United States?
In United States: $39,890 a year against $776 in Uganda, 51.4 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: UGX 3,684,700 a year against UGX 2,784,500 for a security guard, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate