Minimum Wage – Uganda

The current minimum wage in Uganda is UGX130,000 per month in 2017. It became valid on July 1, 2017.
  • Valid on march 2024
  • The amounts are in Uganda Shilling.

Per month
National Minimum Wage
Minimum wage with effect from July 1, 2017 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
UGX130,000

Working hours

  • Workers are entitled to at least 1 day of rest per week (24 consecutive hours). (Section 51 of the Employment Act, 2006).

Definitions

Uganda has a government-mandated minimum wage. No worker in Uganda can be paid less then this mandatory minimum rate of pay.
Employers in Uganda who fail to pay the Minimum Wage may be subject to punishment by the government of Uganda.

Source

The 1984 Minimum Wages Advisory Board recommended minimum wages.

More information is available at

Minimum Wages - Uganda - Archive

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