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Country · UGX · 2026Chartered Accountant (CA) Salary in Uganda
Your earning potential as a Chartered Accountant (CA) in Uganda
In Uganda, pay for this role varies with experience, company and the responsibilities you take on.
Estimated mid-level pay centres around UGX 13.8K a year — about UGX 1,152 a month before tax.
The benchmark spans UGX 7.2K at entry level to UGX 44.9K at executive level annually. Compare the experience breakdown below with roles similar to yours.
Market outlook: Stable (estimate). There is limited evidence to explain the outlook for this role in this location. Local outlook evidence is limited; this estimate is a guide to potential demand, rather than a prediction of hiring or pay growth. Your next step will also depend on the skills and responsibilities required by the roles you pursue.
Mid-level equivalent: ≈ $13,821/year ($1,152/month) at 1 UGX/USD.
2026 estimates · Modelled benchmark; direct salary observations are limited.
Salary by experience level
| Level | Experience | P25 | Median | P75 | P10 – P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| entry | 0–2 yrs | UGX 7.2K |
UGX 9K
≈ $8,983
|
UGX 10.4K | UGX 5.8K – UGX 12.5K |
| mid | 3–5 yrs | UGX 11.1K |
UGX 13.8K
≈ $13,821
|
UGX 16K | UGX 8.9K – UGX 19.2K |
| senior | 6–9 yrs | UGX 18.2K |
UGX 22.8K
≈ $22,804
|
UGX 26.5K | UGX 14.7K – UGX 31.7K |
| executive | 10–15 yrs | UGX 31K |
UGX 38.7K
≈ $38,698
|
UGX 44.9K | UGX 24.9K – UGX 53.7K |
Five-year salary trend
What moves this number
What lands in your account
| Level | Gross | Tax | Effective | Net annual | Net monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| entry | UGX 9K | Not enough bracket data for a take-home estimate | |||
| mid | UGX 13.8K | Not enough bracket data for a take-home estimate | |||
| senior | UGX 22.8K | Not enough bracket data for a take-home estimate | |||
| executive | UGX 38.7K | Not enough bracket data for a take-home estimate | |||
Only the top marginal rate (40.0%) is known. It is not applied flat, because that would overstate tax at lower incomes. Add verified brackets to enable a take-home estimate. Social contributions and local levies are not included.
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What to ask for
Based on market data for Chartered Accountant (CA) in Uganda, the median is UGX 13.8K and the 75th percentile is UGX 16K. I am targeting UGX 16.8K, which reflects my experience and the scope of the role.
Also negotiable sign-on bonus, equity, remote or hybrid flexibility, learning budget and additional leave
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Chartered Accountant (CA) salary in Uganda — FAQ
What is the average salary of a Chartered Accountant (CA) in Uganda?
SpotSalary models a median annual salary of UGX 13.8K for a Chartered Accountant (CA) in Uganda, or about UGX 1,152 per month before tax. The middle 50% of the estimate ranges from UGX 11.1K to UGX 16K, with a full P10–P90 range of UGX 8.9K to UGX 19.2K. This is a modelled estimate, not a job offer.
How much does an entry-level Chartered Accountant (CA) earn in Uganda?
The entry-level band for a Chartered Accountant (CA) in Uganda centres on UGX 9K per year (P25–P75: UGX 7.2K–UGX 10.4K). Entry-level pay typically covers the first 2 years of experience and depends on company size, skills and responsibilities.
How much does a senior or executive Chartered Accountant (CA) earn in Uganda?
The executive band for a Chartered Accountant (CA) in Uganda has a median of UGX 38.7K per year and a P75 of UGX 44.9K. Senior and executive packages often include a larger bonus and equity component; this benchmark shows the total-compensation split for each level.
What is the salary outlook for a Chartered Accountant (CA) in Uganda?
The outlook is stable. In the base scenario, median pay reaches UGX 16.6K by 2031, about 19.9% above today before inflation and 0.7% per year in real terms after 3.0% inflation. Scenario bands widen over time and are not guarantees.
How does SpotSalary calculate these salary estimates?
Estimates are anchored to external market signals — GDP per capita PPP, inflation, wage growth, cost of living, demand and automation exposure — and synthesised with AI. Deterministic validation rejects implausible outputs. This report carries 50% confidence.
What this benchmark is built on
SpotSalary anchors each estimate to external market signals, then synthesises the gap with AI. Deterministic validation rejects implausible outputs. Source names and data tiers are listed here; the full methodology is on the method page.
- SpotSalary deterministic wage model · derived data
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