Customs Officer Salary in Uganda
Customs Officer is a person whose job is to check travelers’ bags to make certain they are not taking goods into a country without paying taxes: She was stopped by a customs officer who opened her luggage. (also customs agent)
How much does a Customs Officer earn in Uganda?
A person working as a customs officer earns around UGX 500,000/mo per month in Uganda
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Uganda Revenue Authority Customs Officer salaries – 3 salaries reported | UGX 500,000/mo |
| Uganda Revenue Authority Customs Officer salaries – 1 salaries reported | UGX 500,000/mo |
| Uganda Revenue Authority Customs Officer salaries – 1 salary reported | UGX 1,500,000/mo |
What does a URA Customs Officer do?
searching baggage and individuals for smuggled items. making arrests of people suspected of smuggling. seizing smuggled goods. checking documentation relating to imported goods.
What skills do you need to be a customs officer?
Customs officers need to be:
- skilled at communicating.
- able to relate to people from a range of cultures and backgrounds.
- polite, patient, and helpful.
- firm when dealing with people.
- skilled at analyzing information and solving problems.
- good at planning.
- responsible.
- observant, with an eye for detail.
How many customs offices are in Uganda?
There are 39 Customs Offices in Uganda, the majority of which (about 25) are remote stations but with less than 10 percent of customs tax revenue.