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QA engineer salary in Uganda in 2026

Gross, net, employer cost, and ranges by seniority.

QA engineer salary in Uganda in 2026

A senior QA engineer in Uganda earns a median of 6,870,000 UGX gross monthly, around 1,709 €. Total employer cost is roughly 1,880 € monthly, including employer contributions. Levels range from junior to senior per the grid below.

Salaries by seniority in Uganda

SeniorityMedian gross≈ EURp10p90
Junior1,410,000 UGX351 €969,000 UGX2,110,000 UGX
Mid-level3,080,000 UGX766 €2,110,000 UGX4,850,000 UGX
Senior6,870,000 UGX1,709 €4,850,000 UGX10,570,000 UGX

Indicative EUR conversion using the rate dated 2026-05-07. Use the calculator for a complete net pay and contributions simulation.

How to read QA engineer salaries in Uganda

The median divides observed pay into two equal groups. The p10 and p90 percentiles show a market range that is more useful than a single average.

In the available references, monthly gross pay runs from 1,410,000 UGX at junior level to 6,870,000 UGX at senior level.

Net salary then depends on employee contributions, taxable income and individual circumstances. Employer cost adds employer contributions to gross salary.

See contributions, taxes and employment rules in Uganda

Recruiting a QA engineer in Uganda requires understanding gaps between posted salary, net pay, and total employer cost. Observed median is 6,870,000 UGX gross monthly, around 1,709 €.

Profiles are available at competitive conditions, with overall employer cost around 1,880 € for a senior, including local social contributions. Uganda benefits from a structured regulatory framework and a growing talent pool.

This page details junior to senior levels, salary ranges, and the contributions/income tax breakdown for QA engineer in Uganda in 2026.

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