Judiciary Salary Structure in Uganda

Judiciary Salary Structure in Uganda

The Judiciary. The judicial branch of government refers to a country’s court system. Judiciaries are responsible for interpreting and applying a country’s laws in particular cases, and can also be invested with the power to strike down laws that it deems unconstitutional.

Judiciary Salary Structure in Uganda

Salary, allowances, and benefits for judges

CategorySalary (shillings per month)Allowance (in shillings)Benefits
Chief Justice3,150,000Medical allowance of 3,600,000 per year.Furnished house. Transport: chauffeur driven car; security; travel 1st class.
Deputy Chief Justice2,870,000Housing allowance of 2,500,000 per month. Medical allowance of 3,000,000 per year.Transport: chauffeur driven car; security; travel 1st class.
Principal Judge2,730,000Housing allowance of 2,300,000 per month. Medical allowance of 3,000,000 per year.Transport: chauffeur driven car; security; travel 1st class.
Justice of the Supreme Court2,640,000Housing allowance of 2,200,000 per month. Medical allowance of 2,400,000 per year.Transport: chauffeur driven car; security; travel club class.
Justice of the Court of Appeal2,550,000Housing allowance of 2,100,000 per month. Medical allowance of 2,400,000 per year.Transport: chauffeur driven car; security; travel club class.
Judge of the High Court2,460,000Housing allowance of 2,000,000 per month. Medical allowance of 2,400,000 per year.Transport: chauffeur driven car; security; travel club class.

Salary, allowances, and other benefits for other specified officers

CategorySalary (shillings per month)Allowance (in shillings)Benefits
Auditor General2,900,000Housing allowance of 2,500,000 per month. Medical allowance of 3,000,00 per year.Transport: chauffeur driven car; travel club class.
Inspector General of Government2,900,000Housing allowance of 2,500,000 per month. Medical allowance of 3,000,000 per year.Transport: chauffeur driven car; travel club class.
Deputy Inspector General of Government2,700,000Housing allowance of 2,300,000 per month. Medical allowance of 2,400,000 per year.Transport: chauffeur driven car; travel club class.
Chairperson of Commission2,900,000Medical allowance of 2,400,000 per year.Transport: chauffeur driven car; travel club class.
Deputy Chairperson of Commission2,700,000Medical allowance of 2,400,000 per year.Transport: chauffeur driven car; travel club class.
Member of Commission2,600,000Medical allowance of 2,400,000 per year.Transport: chauffeur driven car; travel club class.
Inspector General of Police1,840,473Medical allowance of 2,400,000 per year.Furnished house. Transport: chauffeur driven car; travel club class.
Deputy Inspector General of Police1,778,032Medical allowance of 2,400,000 per year.Furnished house. Transport: chauffeur driven car; travel club class.
Commissioner of Prisons1,840,473Medical allowance of 2,400,000 per year.Furnished house. Transport: chauffeur driven car; travel club class.
Deputy Commissioner of Prisons1,778,032Medical allowance of 2,400,000 per year.Furnished house; Transport: chauffeur driven car; travel club class.

Allowances for part-time members of the commission established by the Constitution

Sitting allowance: shs. 100,000 per sitting.Transport: Mileage to the office and back while on official duties. The amount depends upon the capacity of the car and the distance covered at the existing Government rates. Safari day allowance and night allowance shall be specified in Government Circular Standing instructions.