UPDF 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 a UPDF 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.

Uganda Peoples Defence Forces UPDF 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 private UPDF soldier earn?

Previously, a private earned Shs310,000, Lance Corporal Shs311,000, Corporal Shs314,000, Sgt 321,000, Staff Sgt Shs341,000, Warrant Officer (WO) I, Shs400,000, Warrant Officer (WO) II, Shs450,000.

How much does LDU earn in Uganda?

The salary for a soldier in the LDUs is 40,000 Ugandan shillings (Ush) a month, (U.S. $23) while regular UPDF receives between 90,000 and 150,000 Ush (U.S. $51 and U.S. $86 respectively).