Average Plant Manager Salary in Uganda for 2024

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

A Plant 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 78,241,300 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
78,241,300 UGX
Highest Monthly Salary
6,520,108 UGX

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

Plant 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 Plant Manager Salaries in Uganda

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Plant Manager can earn between 22,681,800 UGX and 78,241,300 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 Plant 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 Plant 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 70,920,900 UGX, and 25% of the population earn more than 70,920,900 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.

Plant 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 plant 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 Plant 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 Plant Manager salary would increase to 34,319,800 UGX.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Plant 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 61,799,000 UGX.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Plant Manager with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 67,441,500 UGX.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Plant 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%
61,799,000 UGX
15-20 Years +9%
67,441,500 UGX
20+ Years +8%
72,958,100 UGX

Plant 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 Plant 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.

  • High School. A Plant Manager in Uganda with a high school education can earn an average salary of 31,559,900 UGX.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Plant Manager in Uganda with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 37,078,800 UGX.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Plant Manager in Uganda with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 53,759,200 UGX.

  • Master's Degree. A Plant Manager in Uganda with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 70,438,600 UGX.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
31,559,900 UGX
Certificate or Diploma +18%
37,078,800 UGX
Bachelor's Degree +45%
53,759,200 UGX
Master's Degree +31%
70,438,600 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.

Plant 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 plant manager will earn an average of 53,040,100 UGX, while a female plant manager will earn around 45,361,500 UGX.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Uganda

Male
53,040,100 UGX
Female -17%
45,361,500 UGX

Plant 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 Plant Manager in Uganda is around 7% every 32 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 ÷ 32 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Plant 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%

Plant 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 Plant Manager is a moderate bonus based job, with 68% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

32% 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 5% to 9%.

Received Bonus
68%
No Bonus
32%

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 Plant Manager

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

Job Title Category Salary
Assembly Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 9,106,400 UGX
Assembly Line Worker Factory and Manufacturing 8,206,100 UGX
Assembly Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 12,721,300 UGX
Assistance Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 30,961,800 UGX
Assistant Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 28,078,900 UGX
Chemical Equipment Controller Factory and Manufacturing 20,400,600 UGX
Chemical Technican Apprentice Factory and Manufacturing 18,001,100 UGX
CNC Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 20,159,800 UGX
CNC Operator Factory and Manufacturing 19,678,200 UGX
CNC Programmer Factory and Manufacturing 21,121,400 UGX
Colour Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 10,762,500 UGX
Contracts Manager Factory and Manufacturing 37,441,100 UGX
Data Collection Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 14,519,400 UGX
Demand Planner Factory and Manufacturing 12,600,600 UGX
Derrick Operator Factory and Manufacturing 9,346,600 UGX
Director of Manufacturing Factory and Manufacturing 51,119,900 UGX
Dock Worker Factory and Manufacturing 8,401,800 UGX
Drying Technician Factory and Manufacturing 8,206,100 UGX
Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 7,957,900 UGX
Export Sales Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 26,520,600 UGX
Factory Superintendent Factory and Manufacturing 13,919,600 UGX
Factory Worker Factory and Manufacturing 9,361,300 UGX
Failure Analysis Technician Factory and Manufacturing 13,919,600 UGX
Fiberglass Laminator Factory and Manufacturing 9,133,400 UGX
Food Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 16,679,800 UGX
Forklift Driver Factory and Manufacturing 8,891,600 UGX
Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 8,664,400 UGX
Forming Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 9,841,900 UGX
Furnace Operator Factory and Manufacturing 8,664,400 UGX
Gas Appliance Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 8,664,400 UGX
General Warehouse Associate Factory and Manufacturing 14,400,800 UGX
Heavy Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 11,470,100 UGX
HSE Manager Factory and Manufacturing 38,399,900 UGX
Industrial Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 28,560,900 UGX
Industrial Machinery Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 17,278,100 UGX
Industrial Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 50,519,600 UGX
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 28,318,900 UGX
Intake Operator Factory and Manufacturing 11,759,800 UGX
Key Account Manager Factory and Manufacturing 44,280,500 UGX
Lift Truck Operator Factory and Manufacturing 8,891,600 UGX
Loading Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 16,439,200 UGX
Logistic Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 21,841,900 UGX
Logistics Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 10,488,300 UGX
Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 9,106,400 UGX
Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 9,121,500 UGX
Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 34,561,900 UGX
Maintenance Store Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 9,361,300 UGX
Manufacturing Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 28,318,900 UGX
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Factory and Manufacturing 44,280,500 UGX
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 32,398,700 UGX
Manufacturing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 50,639,500 UGX
Manufacturing Operative Factory and Manufacturing 15,360,400 UGX
Manufacturing Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 11,809,800 UGX
Manufacturing Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 24,359,000 UGX
Manufacturing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 10,032,600 UGX
Materials Manager Factory and Manufacturing 38,399,900 UGX
Materials Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 24,119,700 UGX
Mechanical Fitter Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 27,841,200 UGX
Mechanical Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 8,664,400 UGX
Merchandise Planner Factory and Manufacturing 15,719,900 UGX
Metrology Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 28,078,900 UGX
Operations Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 26,520,600 UGX
Operations Manager Factory and Manufacturing 43,559,400 UGX
Order Management Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 23,638,700 UGX
Order Processing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 38,878,700 UGX
Order Selector Factory and Manufacturing 10,488,300 UGX
Package Handler Factory and Manufacturing 8,638,900 UGX
Packaging Manager Factory and Manufacturing 29,041,200 UGX
Packer Factory and Manufacturing 9,346,600 UGX
Packing Deputy Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 23,638,700 UGX
Planning Manager Factory and Manufacturing 40,199,100 UGX
Precision Instrument Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 13,319,300 UGX
Process Technician Factory and Manufacturing 10,716,600 UGX
Product Manager Factory and Manufacturing 44,641,600 UGX
Production Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 39,840,400 UGX
Production Director Factory and Manufacturing 55,201,700 UGX
Production Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 28,801,400 UGX
Production Engineering Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 43,198,900 UGX
Production Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 31,201,500 UGX
Production Laborer Factory and Manufacturing 8,362,500 UGX
Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 54,118,500 UGX
Production Operator Factory and Manufacturing 12,121,000 UGX
Production Scheduler Factory and Manufacturing 22,681,800 UGX
Production Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 29,519,900 UGX
Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 11,856,900 UGX
Production Worker Factory and Manufacturing 11,518,700 UGX
Quality Control Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 35,521,100 UGX
Quality Control Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 30,240,200 UGX
Quality Control Manager Factory and Manufacturing 40,679,700 UGX
Service Technician Factory and Manufacturing 11,005,300 UGX
SHEQ Officer Factory and Manufacturing 13,319,300 UGX
Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 43,081,400 UGX
Small Engine Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 15,960,700 UGX
Spray Painter Factory and Manufacturing 9,346,600 UGX
Sterile Processing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 10,560,900 UGX
Structural Welder Factory and Manufacturing 7,750,400 UGX
Supply Chain Operative Factory and Manufacturing 24,599,500 UGX
Technical Operator Factory and Manufacturing 12,361,500 UGX
Technology Development Manager Factory and Manufacturing 50,398,300 UGX
Testing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 21,121,400 UGX
Toolmaker Factory and Manufacturing 14,760,200 UGX
Warehouse Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 9,361,300 UGX
Warehouse Operative Factory and Manufacturing 9,346,600 UGX
Warehouse Worker Factory and Manufacturing 9,599,200 UGX
Warranty Handler Factory and Manufacturing 15,960,700 UGX
Welder Factory and Manufacturing 8,879,100 UGX
Workshop Manager Factory and Manufacturing 32,639,300 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 51,479,800 UGX

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