Soldiers’ Salary in Uganda

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.