Average Colorist Salary in Uganda for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Colorist 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 Colorist Make in Uganda?

A Colorist working in Uganda will typically earn around 15,001,200 UGX per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 6,922,100 UGX to the highest average salary of 23,878,400 UGX.

Average Annual Salary
15,001,200 UGX
Average Monthly Salary
1,250,100 UGX

Lowest Annual Salary
6,922,100 UGX
Lowest Monthly Salary
576,841 UGX

Highest Annual Salary
23,878,400 UGX
Highest Monthly Salary
1,989,866 UGX

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

Colorist 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 Colorist Salaries in Uganda

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Colorist can earn between 6,922,100 UGX and 23,878,400 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 Colorist in Uganda is 16,198,300 UGX. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 16,198,300 UGX, and 50% of the population earn more than 16,198,300 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 Colorist salary in Uganda, 25% of the population are earning less than 10,429,300 UGX while 75% of the population earn more than 10,429,300 UGX.

75% of the population earn less than 21,719,900 UGX, and 25% of the population earn more than 21,719,900 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.

Colorist 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 colorist 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 Colorist in Uganda that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 7,860,600 UGX.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Colorist salary would increase to 10,488,300 UGX.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Colorist, the average salary would be 15,480,300 UGX.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 18,958,500 UGX.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Colorist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 20,639,100 UGX.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Colorist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 22,321,900 UGX.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
7,860,600 UGX
2-5 Years +34%
10,488,300 UGX
5-10 Years +48%
15,480,300 UGX
10-15 Years +22%
18,958,500 UGX
15-20 Years +9%
20,639,100 UGX
20+ Years +8%
22,321,900 UGX

Colorist 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 Colorist in Uganda based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Colorist in Uganda with a high school education can earn an average salary of 8,962,200 UGX.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Colorist in Uganda with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 14,038,300 UGX.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Colorist in Uganda with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 23,638,700 UGX.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
8,962,200 UGX
Certificate or Diploma +57%
14,038,300 UGX
Bachelor's Degree +68%
23,638,700 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.

Colorist 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 colorist will earn an average of 16,198,300 UGX, while a female colorist will earn around 13,919,600 UGX.

This means that a male colorist earns approximately 16% more than a female colorist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Uganda

Male
16,198,300 UGX
Female -16%
13,919,600 UGX

Colorist 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 Colorist in Uganda is around 7% every 28 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 ÷ 28 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Colorist 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%

Colorist 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 Colorist is a low bonus based job, with 15% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

85% 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
15%
No Bonus
85%

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 Colorist

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

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 28,801,400 UGX
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 25,801,200 UGX
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 24,000,900 UGX
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 27,361,200 UGX
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 18,239,400 UGX
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 39,358,400 UGX
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 30,360,800 UGX
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 36,121,000 UGX
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 34,919,600 UGX
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 33,240,500 UGX
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 40,799,600 UGX
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 24,841,800 UGX
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 21,121,400 UGX
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 30,479,000 UGX
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 17,278,100 UGX
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 34,198,600 UGX
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 36,601,600 UGX
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 19,558,300 UGX
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 18,239,400 UGX
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 27,601,100 UGX
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 30,479,000 UGX
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 34,441,600 UGX
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 25,440,400 UGX
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 43,198,900 UGX
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 30,961,800 UGX
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 28,560,900 UGX
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 26,040,800 UGX
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 31,678,800 UGX
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 19,678,200 UGX
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 16,679,800 UGX
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 28,078,900 UGX
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 20,639,100 UGX
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 21,241,100 UGX
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 19,200,400 UGX
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 18,239,400 UGX
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 36,960,300 UGX
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 18,720,200 UGX
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 50,039,800 UGX
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 16,799,900 UGX
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 41,040,700 UGX
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 26,040,800 UGX
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 36,240,700 UGX
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 50,398,300 UGX
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 50,398,300 UGX
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 52,438,500 UGX
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 54,239,900 UGX
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 50,759,100 UGX
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 58,079,300 UGX
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 30,001,600 UGX
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 20,159,800 UGX
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 20,639,100 UGX
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 27,479,000 UGX
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 21,478,100 UGX
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 26,880,900 UGX
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 36,480,500 UGX
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 18,239,400 UGX
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 47,999,400 UGX
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 18,720,200 UGX
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 25,321,400 UGX
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 25,801,200 UGX
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 17,278,100 UGX
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 40,921,600 UGX
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 17,278,100 UGX
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 32,038,500 UGX
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 25,079,200 UGX
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 24,119,700 UGX
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 14,880,300 UGX
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 15,360,400 UGX
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 18,720,200 UGX
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 59,040,700 UGX
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 27,118,300 UGX
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 22,558,900 UGX
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 28,801,400 UGX
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 25,079,200 UGX
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 27,841,200 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 16,561,800 UGX

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