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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.

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.

Salary Check

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

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

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