How much does a specialist doctor make in Uganda?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UGX 891,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,984
- Compared with the median pay in Uganda
- 3.7 times
- Data from
- 2021
Where Uganda ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $500,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $313,700 |
| 2. Canada | $259,700 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $183,300 |
| 126. Angola estimate | $3,355 |
| 127. Uganda estimate | $2,984 |
| 128. Ethiopia estimate | $2,981 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $658 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- DoctorUGX 8,882,600
- Registered nurseUGX 6,464,200
- MidwifeUGX 6,404,100
- 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 specialist doctor make a month in Uganda?
The median gross salary is UGX 891,800 a month, UGX 10,702,100 a year.
How much does a specialist doctor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UGX 6,254,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UGX 12,911,900.
Which country pays a specialist doctor the most?
United States, with a median of $313,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a specialist doctor make more in Uganda or in United States?
In United States: $313,700 a year against $2,984 in Uganda, 105.1 times more.
Who makes more, a specialist doctor or a doctor?
A specialist doctor: UGX 10,702,100 a year against UGX 8,882,600 for a doctor, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate