Soldiers’ Salary in Uganda
A soldier is a person who serves in the army.
How much does a Soldier 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
According to the new Uganda army salary scale that is yet to be established, the least paid army officer (Private) will be paid Ugx 1,500,000 per month ($394.73) while the highest paid will receive around 12,500,000 Ugx ($3289.47) per month.