Average Procurement Manager Salary in Uganda for 2024

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

A Procurement Manager working in Uganda will typically earn around 54,719,600 UGX per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 25,200,800 UGX to the highest average salary of 87,001,300 UGX.

Average Annual Salary
54,719,600 UGX
Average Monthly Salary
4,559,966 UGX

Lowest Annual Salary
25,200,800 UGX
Lowest Monthly Salary
2,100,066 UGX

Highest Annual Salary
87,001,300 UGX
Highest Monthly Salary
7,250,108 UGX

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

Procurement 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 Procurement Manager Salaries in Uganda

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Procurement Manager can earn between 25,200,800 UGX and 87,001,300 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 Procurement Manager in Uganda is 59,040,700 UGX. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 59,040,700 UGX, and 50% of the population earn more than 59,040,700 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 Procurement Manager salary in Uganda, 25% of the population are earning less than 37,919,200 UGX while 75% of the population earn more than 37,919,200 UGX.

75% of the population earn less than 78,838,900 UGX, and 25% of the population earn more than 78,838,900 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.

Procurement 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 procurement 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 Procurement Manager in Uganda that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 28,560,900 UGX.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Procurement Manager salary would increase to 38,158,300 UGX.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Procurement Manager, the average salary would be 56,401,100 UGX.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 68,760,500 UGX.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Procurement Manager with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 75,000,300 UGX.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Procurement Manager with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 81,119,300 UGX.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
28,560,900 UGX
2-5 Years +34%
38,158,300 UGX
5-10 Years +48%
56,401,100 UGX
10-15 Years +22%
68,760,500 UGX
15-20 Years +9%
75,000,300 UGX
20+ Years +8%
81,119,300 UGX

Procurement 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 Procurement 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 Procurement Manager in Uganda with a high school education can earn an average salary of 35,039,300 UGX.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Procurement Manager in Uganda with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 41,280,700 UGX.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Procurement Manager in Uganda with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 59,758,700 UGX.

  • Master's Degree. A Procurement Manager in Uganda with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 78,358,100 UGX.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
35,039,300 UGX
Certificate or Diploma +18%
41,280,700 UGX
Bachelor's Degree +45%
59,758,700 UGX
Master's Degree +31%
78,358,100 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.

Procurement 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 procurement manager will earn an average of 59,040,700 UGX, while a female procurement manager will earn around 50,398,300 UGX.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Uganda

Male
59,040,700 UGX
Female -17%
50,398,300 UGX

Procurement 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 Procurement 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 Procurement 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%

Procurement 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 Procurement 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 Procurement Manager

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

Job Title Category Salary
Asset Management Associate Purchasing and Inventory 28,679,900 UGX
Asset Protection Associate Purchasing and Inventory 27,001,700 UGX
Asset Protection Specialist Purchasing and Inventory 29,278,200 UGX
Assistant Buyer Purchasing and Inventory 24,359,000 UGX
Buyer Purchasing and Inventory 41,040,700 UGX
Capacity Planner Purchasing and Inventory 30,479,000 UGX
Category Leader Purchasing and Inventory 29,161,000 UGX
Category Management Specialist Purchasing and Inventory 30,721,900 UGX
Category Manager Purchasing and Inventory 33,240,500 UGX
Channel Services Representative Purchasing and Inventory 29,278,200 UGX
Contracts Manager Purchasing and Inventory 33,481,400 UGX
Contracts Specialist Purchasing and Inventory 28,801,400 UGX
Demand Planner Purchasing and Inventory 30,479,000 UGX
Demand Planning Manager Purchasing and Inventory 38,399,900 UGX
Distribution Assistant Purchasing and Inventory 24,000,900 UGX
Distribution Associate Purchasing and Inventory 24,958,800 UGX
Distribution Manager Purchasing and Inventory 56,641,700 UGX
Inventory Analyst Purchasing and Inventory 28,078,900 UGX
Inventory Control Clerk Purchasing and Inventory 14,400,800 UGX
Inventory Control Manager Purchasing and Inventory 37,441,100 UGX
Inventory Management Associate Purchasing and Inventory 30,360,800 UGX
Inventory Specialist Purchasing and Inventory 26,639,300 UGX
Logistics Engineer Purchasing and Inventory 25,321,400 UGX
Master Planner Purchasing and Inventory 27,241,100 UGX
Material Handler Purchasing and Inventory 16,799,900 UGX
Material Planning Specialist Purchasing and Inventory 24,359,000 UGX
Merchandise Manager Purchasing and Inventory 32,398,700 UGX
Procurement Administrator Purchasing and Inventory 32,280,500 UGX
Procurement Agent Purchasing and Inventory 22,681,800 UGX
Procurement Analyst Purchasing and Inventory 36,960,300 UGX
Procurement Assistant Purchasing and Inventory 22,081,800 UGX
Procurement Associate Purchasing and Inventory 28,560,900 UGX
Procurement Clerk Purchasing and Inventory 12,958,200 UGX
Procurement Engineer Purchasing and Inventory 28,679,900 UGX
Procurement Officer Purchasing and Inventory 13,319,300 UGX
Procurement Process Analyst Purchasing and Inventory 33,599,200 UGX
Procurement Specialist Purchasing and Inventory 27,118,300 UGX
Production Planner Purchasing and Inventory 31,201,500 UGX
Project Buyer Purchasing and Inventory 36,001,200 UGX
Purchaser Purchasing and Inventory 44,280,500 UGX
Purchasing Agent Purchasing and Inventory 22,799,000 UGX
Purchasing Assistant Purchasing and Inventory 15,719,900 UGX
Purchasing Manager Purchasing and Inventory 57,598,800 UGX
Purchasing Officer Purchasing and Inventory 24,718,600 UGX
Purchasing Supervisor Purchasing and Inventory 38,399,900 UGX
Shipping and Receiving Clerk Purchasing and Inventory 13,199,100 UGX
Shipping Coordinator Purchasing and Inventory 25,801,200 UGX
Stock Clerk Purchasing and Inventory 15,480,300 UGX
Stock Regulator Purchasing and Inventory 17,278,100 UGX
Storage Manager Purchasing and Inventory 36,001,200 UGX
Store Keeper Purchasing and Inventory 14,038,300 UGX
Stores and Logistics Coordinator Purchasing and Inventory 28,919,800 UGX
Supply Chain Analyst Purchasing and Inventory 40,799,600 UGX
Supply Chain Coordinator Purchasing and Inventory 28,919,800 UGX
Supply Chain Development Manager Purchasing and Inventory 50,158,700 UGX
Supply Chain Director Purchasing and Inventory 58,559,300 UGX
Supply Chain Manager Purchasing and Inventory 57,598,800 UGX
Supply Planner Purchasing and Inventory 28,679,900 UGX
Warehouse Assistant Purchasing and Inventory 11,518,700 UGX
Warehouse Clerk Purchasing and Inventory 11,699,900 UGX
Warehouse Executive Purchasing and Inventory 49,198,300 UGX
Warehouse Lead Purchasing and Inventory 30,961,800 UGX
Warehouse Manager Purchasing and Inventory 51,719,500 UGX
Warehouse Supervisor Purchasing and Inventory 35,159,900 UGX
Wholesale Buyer Purchasing and Inventory 41,040,700 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 62,760,700 UGX

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