How much does a sex worker make in Uganda?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UGX 191,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $641
- Compared with the median pay in Uganda
- 0.8 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 | $57,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $56,910 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $51,400 |
| 136. Togo estimate | $681 |
| 137. Uganda estimate | $641 |
| 138. Gambia estimate | $606 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $311 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- AstrologerUGX 2,642,300
- CompanionUGX 2,523,200
- EmbalmerUGX 2,793,400
- Animal carerUGX 2,377,100
- Driving instructorUGX 3,072,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sex worker make a month in Uganda?
The median gross salary is UGX 191,700 a month, UGX 2,300,800 a year.
How much does a sex worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UGX 2,027,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UGX 2,634,600.
Which country pays a sex worker the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $37,590 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sex worker make more in Uganda or in United States?
In United States: $34,870 a year against $641 in Uganda, 54.4 times more.
Who makes more, a sex worker or an astrologer?
An astrologer: UGX 2,642,300 a year against UGX 2,300,800 for a sex worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate