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🇺🇬 Updated April 17, 2026

Software Developer in Uganda

Detailed salary information for Software Developer positions in Uganda, including pay in UGX and USD with national income comparison.

Annual Salary (per year)
29,641,500 UGX
Salary in USD / year
$7,632.46
National Percentile
Top 48%

About This Role

Mobile App Developers design and develop mobile applications for various platforms. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to create user-friendly and functional mobile apps that meet user needs.

Key Responsibilities

Required Skills

Mobile app development languages (e.g.JavaSwiftKotlin) Cross-platform development (e.g.React Native

Role Requirements & Work Profile

Experience Required

2–12 years
Typical experience range for this role

Work Arrangement

Intern
38%
Full-Time
23%
Temporary
15%
Part-Time
15%
Contract
8%

Common Qualifications

B.Tech
38%
MCA
23%
M.Tech
15%
MBA
8%
B.Com
8%
BBA
8%

Related Specializations

Professionals with the Software Developer title in Uganda often specialize in these roles:

Mobile App Developer

Common Benefits

Casual Dress Code
Social and Recreational Activities
Employee Referral Programs
Health and Wellness Facilities
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Profit-Sharing
Transportation Benefits
Parental Leave

Job Details

Job TitleSoftware Developer
CategoryInformation Technology
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
CurrencyUGX
Annual Salary (per year)29,641,500 UGX
Annual Salary in USD (per year)$7,632.46
Income TierTop 10%

Income Distribution Comparison

How this salary compares to national income brackets

This Salary
29,641,500
Bottom 50% Avg
1,020,180
Middle 40% Avg
7,229,556
Top 10% Avg
44,152,584
Top 1% Avg
178,229,894

Salary Insight

3.6x
compared to national average

A Software Developer in Uganda earns 3.6x the national average income of 8,322,160 UGX.

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