Average Clinical Study Manager Salary in Uganda for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Clinical Study Manager 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 Clinical Study Manager Make in Uganda?

A Clinical Study Manager working in Uganda will typically earn around 49,198,300 UGX per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 22,681,800 UGX to the highest average salary of 78,358,100 UGX.

Average Annual Salary
49,198,300 UGX
Average Monthly Salary
4,099,858 UGX

Lowest Annual Salary
22,681,800 UGX
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,890,150 UGX

Highest Annual Salary
78,358,100 UGX
Highest Monthly Salary
6,529,841 UGX

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

Clinical Study Manager 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 Clinical Study Manager Salaries in Uganda

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Clinical Study Manager can earn between 22,681,800 UGX and 78,358,100 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 Clinical Study Manager in Uganda is 53,158,700 UGX. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 53,158,700 UGX, and 50% of the population earn more than 53,158,700 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 Clinical Study Manager salary in Uganda, 25% of the population are earning less than 34,078,800 UGX while 75% of the population earn more than 34,078,800 UGX.

75% of the population earn less than 71,039,200 UGX, and 25% of the population earn more than 71,039,200 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.

Clinical Study Manager 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 clinical study manager 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 Clinical Study Manager in Uganda that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 25,679,100 UGX.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Clinical Study Manager salary would increase to 34,319,800 UGX.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Clinical Study Manager, the average salary would be 50,759,100 UGX.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 61,919,600 UGX.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Clinical Study Manager with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 67,441,500 UGX.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Clinical Study Manager with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 72,958,100 UGX.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
25,679,100 UGX
2-5 Years +34%
34,319,800 UGX
5-10 Years +48%
50,759,100 UGX
10-15 Years +22%
61,919,600 UGX
15-20 Years +9%
67,441,500 UGX
20+ Years +8%
72,958,100 UGX

Clinical Study Manager 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 Clinical Study Manager 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 Clinical Study Manager in Uganda with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 29,278,200 UGX.

  • Master's Degree. A Clinical Study Manager in Uganda with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 46,080,100 UGX.

  • PhD. A Clinical Study Manager in Uganda with a phd education can earn an average salary of 77,159,200 UGX.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
29,278,200 UGX
Master's Degree +57%
46,080,100 UGX
PhD +68%
77,159,200 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.

Clinical Study Manager 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 clinical study manager will earn an average of 53,158,700 UGX, while a female clinical study manager will earn around 45,361,500 UGX.

This means that a male clinical study manager earns approximately 17% more than a female clinical study manager for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Uganda

Male
53,158,700 UGX
Female -17%
45,361,500 UGX

Clinical Study Manager 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 Clinical Study Manager in Uganda is around 7% every 30 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 = ( 7 ÷ 30 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Clinical Study Manager in Uganda can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% 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%

Clinical Study Manager 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 Clinical Study Manager is a low bonus based job, with 43% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

57% 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 2% to 7%.

Received Bonus
43%
No Bonus
57%

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 Clinical Study Manager

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Clinical Study Manager in Uganda.

Job Title Category Salary
Assistant Pharmacist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 27,241,100 UGX
Assistant Pharmacy Director Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 49,198,300 UGX
Associate Medical Affairs Director Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 66,119,000 UGX
Bioinformatics Scientist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 62,400,200 UGX
Bioinformatics Technician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 29,519,900 UGX
Biological Scientist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 63,840,300 UGX
Biological Technician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 28,078,900 UGX
Biomedical Engineer Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 27,241,100 UGX
Biomedical Engineering Director Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 54,118,500 UGX
Biostatistician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 40,559,300 UGX
Biotechnologist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 41,761,800 UGX
Biotechnology Lead Data Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 32,038,500 UGX
Chemical Process Technician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 28,560,900 UGX
Clinical Consultant Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 42,000,700 UGX
Clinical Data Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 40,439,700 UGX
Clinical Data Specialist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 38,158,300 UGX
Clinical Informatics Specialist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 32,758,100 UGX
Clinical Operations Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 61,561,100 UGX
Clinical Pharmacist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 41,878,100 UGX
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 46,921,300 UGX
Clinical Programmer Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 21,121,400 UGX
Clinical Project Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 38,158,300 UGX
Clinical Research Associate Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 34,441,600 UGX
Clinical Research Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 57,598,800 UGX
Compliance Specialist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 43,198,900 UGX
Cytology Laboratory Technologist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 34,441,600 UGX
Cytotechnologist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 31,919,300 UGX
GCP Auditor Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 36,001,200 UGX
Hospital Pharmacy Technician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 31,201,500 UGX
Manufacturing Engineer Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 35,640,500 UGX
Medical Affairs Director Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 63,241,900 UGX
Medical Representative Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 28,560,900 UGX
Medical Science Liaison Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 44,641,600 UGX
Molecular and Cellular Biologist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 68,158,300 UGX
Nuclear Pharmacist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 40,559,300 UGX
Pharmaceutical Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 71,999,700 UGX
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 74,879,200 UGX
Pharmaceutical Operations Excellence Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 67,200,800 UGX
Pharmaceutical Process Engineer Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 36,718,100 UGX
Pharmaceutical Production Assistant Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 46,080,100 UGX
Pharmaceutical Project Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 42,119,100 UGX
Pharmaceutical Quality Auditor Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 45,599,600 UGX
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Assistant Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 34,078,800 UGX
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 47,758,300 UGX
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Specialist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 35,758,400 UGX
Pharmaceutical Representative Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 26,399,200 UGX
Pharmaceutical Research Associate Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 41,761,800 UGX
Pharmaceutical Research Scientist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 58,559,300 UGX
Pharmaceutical Researcher Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 59,999,100 UGX
Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 51,719,500 UGX
Pharmaceutical Sales Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 61,561,100 UGX
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 28,560,900 UGX
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 65,878,200 UGX
Pharmaceutical Team Leader Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 46,800,400 UGX
Pharmaceutical Technologist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 30,600,900 UGX
Pharmacist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 39,840,400 UGX
Pharmacy Aide Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 26,520,600 UGX
Pharmacy Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 57,598,800 UGX
Pharmacy Stock Controller Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 24,958,800 UGX
Pharmacy Technician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 22,799,000 UGX
Records Management Coordinator Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 21,841,900 UGX
Shift Encapsulator Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 25,440,400 UGX
Staff Pharmacist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 39,840,400 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 57,118,900 UGX

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