Living Wages
A Living Wage is essential for a decent standard of living. Find out what your Living Wage should be in your region and in your country.
Mywage.org/Uganda
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Hourly wage for inexperienced building structure cleaners USh1,065 to USh2,951
12 May 2024 - Building structure cleaners with 20 years of work experience will earn between USh369,920 and USh1,129,733 per month. Based on our survey, employees with 30 years of work experience earn the highest salary: between USh445,725 and USh1,295,269 per month. This is made clear in research by Mywage.org/Uganda, conducted in 2024.
Jobs and Pay
Ever been curious about how much others earn within the same occupation as yours? Mywage indicates that after five years of experience as a primary school teacher in Uganda, the salary is USh576,480, but can be increased to as much as USh2,774,176 per month. However, a medical nurse, after five years of experience earns around USh637,633, not that different from a primary teacher, but what is interesting is that a medical assistant salary could be increased as high as USh1,972,693, a very big difference if you compare it to the primary teacher. Compare your salary to set your next salary goal.
Sick Leave
In Uganda, if an employee needs sick leave, they are fully entitled to it if they have worked for at least one month and are physically unable to work. Learn more about Sick Leave policies in Uganda.
Ever been curious about how much others earn within the same occupation as yours? Mywage indicates that arable farmers in Uganda with around five years of experience earn 1,184,522 UGX on average. However, their salary range can be increased to as high as 3,693,377 UGX. Compare your salary to set your next salary goal
Women and work
Women in Uganda, like the rest of the globe, were disproportionately affected by the Covid-19 shock. Women were the first to quit working when lockdown measures were implemented in March 2020, since they were already concentrated in susceptible occupations and industries, and often had greater caregiving obligations. Know more about women working in Uganda
- Feeling ill? Learn all about Sick Leave
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- Maternity and Paternity Leave
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Job Seekers
Are you trying to land a good job? According to our research a job seeker should be proficient in presenting themselves, should put effort in their CVs and try to have good connections with a network of people. Learn more tips and tricks to keep in mind while searching for a job.