Average Civil Engineer Salary in Uganda for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Civil Engineer salary for 2024 in Uganda and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Ugandan shilling. To keep things simple, we are using the UGX currency code instead of the currency symbol Sh.

How Much Does a Civil Engineer Make in Uganda?

A Civil Engineer working in Uganda will typically earn around 30,479,000 UGX per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 14,038,300 UGX to the highest average salary of 48,480,700 UGX.

Average Annual Salary
30,479,000 UGX
Average Monthly Salary
2,539,916 UGX

Lowest Annual Salary
14,038,300 UGX
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,169,858 UGX

Highest Annual Salary
48,480,700 UGX
Highest Monthly Salary
4,040,058 UGX

These are average salaries for a Civil Engineer in Uganda and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Civil Engineer to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Civil Engineer salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Civil Engineer Salaries in Uganda

So we've looked at the average salaries a Civil Engineer will earn in Uganda. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Civil Engineer can earn between 14,038,300 UGX and 48,480,700 UGX on average in Uganda. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Civil Engineer in Uganda is 33,001,000 UGX. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 33,001,000 UGX, and 50% of the population earn more than 33,001,000 UGX.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Civil Engineer salary in Uganda, 25% of the population are earning less than 21,121,400 UGX while 75% of the population earn more than 21,121,400 UGX.

75% of the population earn less than 44,040,700 UGX, and 25% of the population earn more than 44,040,700 UGX.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Civil Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Uganda

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average civil engineer salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Civil Engineer in Uganda that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 15,960,700 UGX.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Civil Engineer salary would increase to 21,241,100 UGX.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Civil Engineer, the average salary would be 31,440,200 UGX.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 38,281,500 UGX.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Civil Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 41,761,800 UGX.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Civil Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 45,239,100 UGX.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
15,960,700 UGX
2-5 Years +34%
21,241,100 UGX
5-10 Years +48%
31,440,200 UGX
10-15 Years +22%
38,281,500 UGX
15-20 Years +9%
41,761,800 UGX
20+ Years +8%
45,239,100 UGX

Civil Engineer Salary by Education Level in Uganda

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Civil Engineer in Uganda based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Civil Engineer in Uganda with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 18,479,600 UGX.

  • Master's Degree. A Civil Engineer in Uganda with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 35,758,400 UGX.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
18,479,600 UGX
Master's Degree +93%
35,758,400 UGX

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Uganda is around 13,100,000 to 39,300,000 UGX and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Civil Engineer Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Uganda, a male civil engineer will earn an average of 32,879,500 UGX, while a female civil engineer will earn around 28,078,900 UGX.

This means that a male civil engineer earns approximately 17% more than a female civil engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Uganda

Male
32,879,500 UGX
Female -17%
28,078,900 UGX

Civil Engineer Average Pay Raise in Uganda

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Civil Engineer in Uganda is around 5% every 31 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Uganda is around 4% every 29 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 5 ÷ 31 ) × 12  = 2%

What this means is that a Civil Engineer in Uganda can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 2% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Uganda for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Uganda.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
9%
Energy
9%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
9%
Travel
9%
Construction
9%
Education
9%

Civil Engineer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Uganda

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Civil Engineer is a low bonus based job, with 16% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

84% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
16%
No Bonus
84%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Uganda earn approximately 25% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
34,919,600 UGX
Private Sector -25%
27,960,400 UGX

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Civil Engineer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Civil Engineer in Uganda.

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 12,121,000 UGX
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 9,946,300 UGX
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 15,118,700 UGX
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 8,856,100 UGX
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 12,721,300 UGX
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 43,321,300 UGX
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 12,721,300 UGX
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 9,576,900 UGX
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 42,719,800 UGX
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 10,537,900 UGX
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 11,998,600 UGX
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 14,400,800 UGX
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 8,891,600 UGX
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 13,079,500 UGX
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 24,000,900 UGX
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 11,699,900 UGX
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 17,278,100 UGX
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 19,678,200 UGX
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 26,399,200 UGX
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 53,879,800 UGX
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 10,321,700 UGX
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 52,438,500 UGX
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 50,398,300 UGX
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 37,800,500 UGX
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 30,479,000 UGX
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 28,679,900 UGX
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 51,479,800 UGX
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 27,361,200 UGX
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 39,840,400 UGX
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 18,720,200 UGX
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 18,239,400 UGX
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 28,801,400 UGX
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 10,861,800 UGX
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 12,361,500 UGX
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 11,699,900 UGX
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 10,258,100 UGX
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 8,891,600 UGX
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 10,824,400 UGX
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 10,297,600 UGX
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 9,841,900 UGX
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 8,891,600 UGX
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 10,488,300 UGX
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 10,297,600 UGX
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 34,441,600 UGX
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 12,361,500 UGX
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 20,518,900 UGX
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 14,880,300 UGX
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 12,841,200 UGX
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 29,519,900 UGX
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 9,804,400 UGX
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 17,278,100 UGX
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 11,809,800 UGX
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 16,799,900 UGX
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 8,206,100 UGX
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 9,599,200 UGX
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 9,828,800 UGX
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 9,361,300 UGX
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 9,346,600 UGX
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 13,079,500 UGX
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 13,679,300 UGX
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 35,039,300 UGX
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 8,891,600 UGX
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 9,804,400 UGX
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 7,750,400 UGX
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 13,798,900 UGX
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 10,333,800 UGX
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 9,121,500 UGX
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 15,719,900 UGX
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 15,118,700 UGX
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 8,664,400 UGX
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 9,346,600 UGX
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 8,195,200 UGX
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 7,980,700 UGX
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 8,401,800 UGX
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 11,316,200 UGX
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 25,801,200 UGX
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 36,001,200 UGX
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 18,239,400 UGX
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 19,678,200 UGX
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 8,664,400 UGX
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 9,828,800 UGX
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 8,434,700 UGX
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 9,828,800 UGX
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 26,399,200 UGX
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 47,999,400 UGX
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 14,880,300 UGX
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 11,316,200 UGX
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 11,470,100 UGX
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 42,601,100 UGX
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 44,760,700 UGX
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 10,080,900 UGX
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 9,121,500 UGX
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 32,758,100 UGX
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 8,638,900 UGX
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 11,173,600 UGX

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Uganda, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Kampala 32,340,750 UGX

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