Army Salary in Uganda
The Uganda People’s Defence Force, previously known as the National Resistance Army, is the armed forces of Uganda. From 2007 to 2011, the International Institute for Strategic Studies estimated the UPDF had a total strength of 40,000–45,000 and consisted of land forces and an air wing.
How much does an Army earn in Uganda?
A General will be the highest-paid officer, earning Shs1.6 million per month, while a private remains the least-paid soldier with a raised salary of Shs310,000.
New Salary Structure (Shs)
- Private – 310,000
- Lance Corporal – 311,000
- Corporal- 314,000
- Sergeant – 321,000
- Staff Sergeant – 341,000
- Warrant Officer I – 400,000
- Warrant Officer II – 450,000
- Second Lieutenant – 520,000
- Lieutenant – 600,000
- Captain – 670,000
- Major – 750,000
- Lt. Col – 950,000
- Colonel – 1,100,000
- Brigadier – 1,300,000
- Major General – 1,400,000
- Lieutenant General – 1,500,000
- General – 1,600,000
How much does a General in Uganda make?
Generals will be the third highest-paid soldiers earning 13,675,939. Maj. General will earn 12,210,659 while Brigadiers will receive 10,711,105 Uganda shillings.
How much does a police officer earn in Uganda?
According to the Public Service salary structure, a Special Police Constable under grade U8 earns sh375,200 per month. Under the same salary structure, a Police Constable under grade U7 earns sh480,322.
How can I join the Ugandan army?
Eligible candidates to meet the following requirements:
MUST be a Ugandan citizen and must be in possession of an Original National Identity
MUST be healthy and medically fit; ready to undergo medical and physical body check and a road run to test endurance and body fitness.
Regular Recruits must be male and female adults between the age of 18-25 years and professionals between 18 and 30 years.
MUST be single with no children.
Regular recruits must possess a minimum formal education of S.4 (UCE) or S.6 in science subjects. Original certificates of recent three years back with a school IDs are a must.
Degree/Diploma holders in medicine, chemistry, Engineering, teachers and vocational skills.
Candidates must be of good conduct with no criminal record. Letters of recommendations from LC I, LC III, GISOs duly signed are a MUST, to confirm their conduct.