Average Engineering Technician Salary in Uganda for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Engineering Technician 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 an Engineering Technician Make in Uganda?

An Engineering Technician working in Uganda will typically earn around 20,999,200 UGX per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 9,649,800 UGX to the highest average salary of 33,360,800 UGX.

Average Annual Salary
20,999,200 UGX
Average Monthly Salary
1,749,933 UGX

Lowest Annual Salary
9,649,800 UGX
Lowest Monthly Salary
804,150 UGX

Highest Annual Salary
33,360,800 UGX
Highest Monthly Salary
2,780,066 UGX

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

Engineering Technician 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 Engineering Technician Salaries in Uganda

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Engineering Technician can earn between 9,649,800 UGX and 33,360,800 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 an Engineering Technician in Uganda is 22,681,800 UGX. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 22,681,800 UGX, and 50% of the population earn more than 22,681,800 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 Engineering Technician salary in Uganda, 25% of the population are earning less than 14,519,400 UGX while 75% of the population earn more than 14,519,400 UGX.

75% of the population earn less than 30,240,200 UGX, and 25% of the population earn more than 30,240,200 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.

Engineering Technician 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 engineering technician 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. An Engineering Technician in Uganda that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 10,956,400 UGX.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Engineering Technician salary would increase to 14,639,900 UGX.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Engineering Technician, the average salary would be 21,599,000 UGX.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 26,399,200 UGX.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Engineering Technician with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 28,679,900 UGX.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Engineering Technician with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 31,081,900 UGX.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
10,956,400 UGX
2-5 Years +34%
14,639,900 UGX
5-10 Years +48%
21,599,000 UGX
10-15 Years +22%
26,399,200 UGX
15-20 Years +9%
28,679,900 UGX
20+ Years +8%
31,081,900 UGX

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

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Engineering Technician in Uganda with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 12,721,300 UGX.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Engineering Technician in Uganda with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 24,599,500 UGX.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
12,721,300 UGX
Bachelor's Degree +93%
24,599,500 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.

Engineering Technician 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 engineering technician will earn an average of 22,681,800 UGX, while a female engineering technician will earn around 19,321,100 UGX.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Uganda

Male
22,681,800 UGX
Female -17%
19,321,100 UGX

Engineering Technician 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 an Engineering Technician in Uganda is around 6% every 29 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 = ( 6 ÷ 29 ) × 12  = 2%

What this means is that an Engineering Technician 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%

Engineering Technician 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.

An Engineering Technician 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 an Engineering Technician

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Engineering Technician in Uganda.

Job Title Category Salary
Acoustics Engineer Engineering 27,841,200 UGX
Assembly Engineering Technician Engineering 21,241,100 UGX
Assistant Chief Engineer Engineering 31,678,800 UGX
Associate Engineer Engineering 26,040,800 UGX
AutoCAD Drafter Engineering 16,918,700 UGX
Autocad Operator Engineering 17,278,100 UGX
Automation Engineer Engineering 28,679,900 UGX
Automation Engineer Engineering 29,519,900 UGX
Avionic System Support Engineer Engineering 26,880,900 UGX
Biochemical Engineer Engineering 27,118,300 UGX
BMS Engineer Engineering 25,801,200 UGX
Bridge and Lock Tender Engineering 14,639,900 UGX
Broadcast Engineer Engineering 27,841,200 UGX
CAD Design Engineer Engineering 29,278,200 UGX
CAD Designer Engineering 18,239,400 UGX
CAE Engineer Engineering 28,560,900 UGX
Ceramics Engineer Engineering 26,520,600 UGX
Chemical Engineer Engineering 29,519,900 UGX
Civil Drafter Engineering 17,758,500 UGX
Civil Engineer Engineering 27,841,200 UGX
Civil Site Engineer Engineering 28,560,900 UGX
Civil Technician Engineering 17,278,100 UGX
Commissioning Engineer Engineering 26,880,900 UGX
Communications Engineer Engineering 31,440,200 UGX
Condition Monitoring Engineer Engineering 24,478,500 UGX
Contract Associate Engineer Engineering 27,601,100 UGX
Contract Engineer Engineering 25,561,400 UGX
Control Systems Engineer Engineering 27,841,200 UGX
Controls Engineer Engineering 27,841,200 UGX
Controls Software Engineer Engineering 25,561,400 UGX
Corrosion Engineer Engineering 25,321,400 UGX
Design Engineer Engineering 28,318,900 UGX
Director of Engineering Engineering 59,040,700 UGX
Drafter Engineering 17,758,500 UGX
Drafting Manager Engineering 33,481,400 UGX
Drilling Engineer Engineering 27,601,100 UGX
Drilling Foreman Engineering 8,638,900 UGX
Electrical Draughtsman Engineering 14,400,800 UGX
Electrical Engineer Engineering 32,038,500 UGX
Electrical Engineering Manager Engineering 38,760,100 UGX
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist Engineering 30,479,000 UGX
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler Engineering 15,238,200 UGX
Energy Engineer Engineering 30,479,000 UGX
Engine Assembler Engineering 12,121,000 UGX
Engineer Engineering 29,278,200 UGX
Engineering Account Manager Engineering 32,398,700 UGX
Engineering Chief Designer Engineering 30,600,900 UGX
Engineering Consultant Engineering 38,399,900 UGX
Engineering Key Account Manager Engineering 39,840,400 UGX
Engineering Lab Technician Engineering 26,880,900 UGX
Engineering Manager Engineering 39,358,400 UGX
Engineering Planning Manager Engineering 37,681,400 UGX
Engineering Production Manager Engineering 51,719,500 UGX
Engineering Project Analyst Engineering 32,280,500 UGX
Engineering Project Coordinator Engineering 32,038,500 UGX
Engineering Project Director Engineering 57,598,800 UGX
Engineering Project Leader Engineering 37,441,100 UGX
Engineering Project Manager Engineering 37,800,500 UGX
Engineering Research and Development Manager Engineering 43,321,300 UGX
Engineering Safety Coordinator Engineering 20,999,200 UGX
Engineering Sales Manager Engineering 39,840,400 UGX
Engineering Technologist Engineering 20,999,200 UGX
Environmental Engineer Engineering 27,841,200 UGX
Equipment Engineer Engineering 26,520,600 UGX
Equipment Engineering Manager Engineering 35,521,100 UGX
Estimator Engineering 23,280,700 UGX
Fabrication Specialist Engineering 19,678,200 UGX
Fabricator Engineering 12,958,200 UGX
Facade Engineer Engineering 26,880,900 UGX
Fiber Analyst Engineering 15,960,700 UGX
Field Engineer Engineering 28,801,400 UGX
Field Engineering Manager Engineering 47,999,400 UGX
Fire Engineer Engineering 27,841,200 UGX
Fitter and Turner Engineering 9,121,500 UGX
Forestry Strategic Planner Engineering 31,440,200 UGX
Generation Engineer Engineering 27,361,200 UGX
Genetic Engineer Engineering 32,038,500 UGX
Geological Engineer Engineering 29,278,200 UGX
Geotechnical Engineer Engineering 30,961,800 UGX
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Engineering 15,480,300 UGX
Highway Engineer Engineering 26,880,900 UGX
HSE Professional Engineering 25,801,200 UGX
HVAC Engineer Engineering 29,519,900 UGX
HVAC Supervisor Engineering 26,520,600 UGX
Industrial Engineer Engineering 27,361,200 UGX
Industrial Engineering Technologist Engineering 28,078,900 UGX
Instrument Engineer Engineering 28,078,900 UGX
Instrument Technician Engineering 14,880,300 UGX
Instrumentation and Control Engineer Engineering 27,361,200 UGX
Instrumentation Designer Engineering 24,000,900 UGX
Instrumentation Engineer Engineering 28,078,900 UGX
Instrumentation Manager Engineering 28,801,400 UGX
Irrigation Engineer Engineering 28,318,900 UGX
Licensed Aircraft Engineer Engineering 30,479,000 UGX
Locomotive Engineer Engineering 28,078,900 UGX
Maintenance Engineer Engineering 25,321,400 UGX
Maintenance Fitter Engineering 9,576,900 UGX
Maintenance Manager Engineering 26,880,900 UGX
Manufacturing Engineer Engineering 26,639,300 UGX
Marine Engineer Engineering 28,560,900 UGX
Materials Engineer Engineering 28,560,900 UGX
Materials Researcher Engineering 25,079,200 UGX
Materials Technician Engineering 20,159,800 UGX
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Engineering 31,201,500 UGX
Mechanical Design Engineer Engineering 30,961,800 UGX
Mechanical Designer Engineering 23,280,700 UGX
Mechanical Engineer Engineering 28,679,900 UGX
Mechanical Engineering Manager Engineering 38,878,700 UGX
Mechanical Inspector Engineering 26,639,300 UGX
Mechatronics Engineer Engineering 30,240,200 UGX
Mining Engineer Engineering 27,601,100 UGX
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Engineering 31,678,800 UGX
Optical Engineer Engineering 26,280,300 UGX
Optical Instrument Assembler Engineering 14,038,300 UGX
PCB Assembler Engineering 10,069,800 UGX
Photonics Engineer Engineering 32,038,500 UGX
Photonics Technician Engineering 24,119,700 UGX
Pipeline Engineer Engineering 25,321,400 UGX
Piping Designer Engineering 15,360,400 UGX
Piping Engineer Engineering 26,520,600 UGX
Planning Engineer Engineering 28,801,400 UGX
Pressure Vessel Inspector Engineering 13,798,900 UGX
Principal Cost Engineer Engineering 29,519,900 UGX
Principal Engineer Engineering 28,801,400 UGX
Principal Support Engineer Engineering 29,519,900 UGX
Process Engineer Engineering 26,639,300 UGX
Process Operator Engineering 16,799,900 UGX
Product Development Engineer Engineering 28,801,400 UGX
Product Development Technician Engineering 21,121,400 UGX
Product Engineer Engineering 29,519,900 UGX
Product Safety Engineer Engineering 27,601,100 UGX
Production Engineer Engineering 28,318,900 UGX
Project Engineer Engineering 30,721,900 UGX
Proposal Manager Engineering 35,758,400 UGX
Purchasing Engineer Engineering 26,158,200 UGX
Quality Assurance Engineer Engineering 26,639,300 UGX
Rail Engineer Engineering 27,841,200 UGX
Regional Field Engineer Engineering 30,721,900 UGX
Robotics Engineer Engineering 31,320,700 UGX
Robotics Technician Engineering 23,280,700 UGX
Safety Engineer Engineering 28,318,900 UGX
Safety Inspector Engineering 21,478,100 UGX
Safety Manager Engineering 32,758,100 UGX
Safety Officer Engineering 14,880,300 UGX
Sales Engineer Engineering 30,961,800 UGX
Scheduling Engineer Engineering 24,599,500 UGX
Service Engineer Engineering 29,041,200 UGX
Solar Engineer Engineering 30,721,900 UGX
Staff Engineer Engineering 27,361,200 UGX
Static Equipment Engineer Engineering 27,601,100 UGX
Stationary Engineer Engineering 26,280,300 UGX
Stress Engineer Engineering 27,118,300 UGX
Structural Analysis Engineer Engineering 26,399,200 UGX
Structural Designer Engineering 23,759,100 UGX
Structural Engineer Engineering 27,118,300 UGX
Structural Technician Engineering 18,239,400 UGX
Supply Chain Specialist Engineering 27,841,200 UGX
Surveyor Engineering 20,281,100 UGX
Technical Affairs Officer Engineering 14,038,300 UGX
Technical Assistant Engineering 13,679,300 UGX
Technical Engineer Engineering 23,878,400 UGX
Technical Support Engineer Engineering 24,478,500 UGX
Tender Engineer Engineering 24,119,700 UGX
Test Development Engineer Engineering 27,841,200 UGX
Test Engineer Engineering 26,399,200 UGX
Transportation Engineer Engineering 27,601,100 UGX
Validation Engineer Engineering 25,440,400 UGX
Verification Engineer Engineering 25,561,400 UGX
Wastewater Engineer Engineering 28,560,900 UGX
Wind Energy Engineer Engineering 28,801,400 UGX
Wind Energy Operations Manager Engineering 38,641,600 UGX
Work Planner Engineering 20,400,600 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 24,841,800 UGX

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