15 March 2024 – Uganda’s current minimum wage of 130,000 shillings ($36 USD) is a cause for concern. Many argue it falls short of a living wage, the amount needed to cover basic necessities. The question remains: What should the minimum wage be in Uganda to ensure workers can afford a decent standard of living? For more information on the living wage gap in Uganda and how it compares to the cost of living, visit our Living Wages section.
Mywage.org/Uganda
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.
-
Majority protective services workers covered by collective agreement
18 Mar 2024 - With 15 years of work experience, protective services workers will earn from USh434,689 to USh1,291,433 monthly. This is the conclusion of research carried out by Mywage.org/Uganda, in 2024.
Fair and Unfair Treatment
Do workers in Uganda receive fair treatment in the workplace? Uganda's labour laws aim to protect workers from unfair treatment and discrimination, including harassment, abuse, and unequal pay. However, many workers are still experiencing mistreatment and exploitation. The protection and upholding of workers' rights is crucial as Uganda strives to achieve greater economic growth and development, ensuring that they are treated fairly and fairly compensated for their labour. Know more about Fair and Unfair Treatment in Uganda.
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
- Make sure you know all about Health and Safety
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
Economic Facts
- Did you know Uganda has its own sustainable vehicle company? Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) is a green State Enterprise of Uganda. They manufacture solar-powered buses, hybrid-electric and electric vehicles to promote sustainability. It is a venture between the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation and Makerere University. Find out how much employees in an automotive industry earn through our Salary Checker
- Do you know how much the Black Panther star from Uganda earns? Actor Daniel Kaluuya, of Ugandan origin, earns 261,709,887.68 UGX monthly. This is around 2000 times the national minimum wage of 130,000 UGX. Read up more about Uganda's minimum wages
- 700,000 people in Uganda reach working age every year. However, each year only 75,000 new jobs are created, leaving around 70% of the youth to depend on agriculture for employment. Find out more about jobs and wages in Uganda
- According to the International Labour Organisation, more than 120 nations across the globe provide paid maternity leave by law, which means a mother is liable to take leave on full wage before and after the child's birth. Know more about maternity leave in Uganda
- Impact of Covid - 19 on the Flower Farms in Uganda - NEW
- Farm Survey: Living and Working during the COVID-19 pandemic - dedicated to a special group of flower farms
- Why a special Corona related survey only for a group of farms?
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.