How much does a translator make in Uganda?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UGX 448,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,500
- Compared with the median pay in Uganda
- 1.9 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 | $92,160 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $75,650 |
| 3. United States | $70,930 |
| 126. Angola estimate | $1,687 |
| 127. Uganda estimate | $1,500 |
| 128. Ethiopia estimate | $1,499 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerUGX 5,586,200
- JournalistUGX 5,840,900
- LawyerUGX 7,779,100
- JudgeUGX 8,316,700
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedUGX 6,700,700
- Museum curatorUGX 5,626,600
- LibrarianUGX 5,807,800
- EconomistUGX 7,122,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a translator make a month in Uganda?
The median gross salary is UGX 448,500 a month, UGX 5,381,700 a year.
How much does a translator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UGX 4,474,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UGX 6,609,200.
Which country pays a translator the most?
United States, with a median of $70,930 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a translator make more in Uganda or in United States?
In United States: $70,930 a year against $1,500 in Uganda, 47.3 times more.
Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?
A medical writer: UGX 5,586,200 a year against UGX 5,381,700 for a translator, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate