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Other Government Salary Scales in Uganda (2026/27)

Last reviewed July 2026 · FY 2026/27 public service salary structure

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Year 1 is your entry salary from the join date; each completed year moves you up one notch.

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Gross figures are the official FY 2026/27-era public service scale. PAYE/PSPF are estimated using FY 2026/27 rates and exclude allowances, honoraria or LST — for guidance only, not payroll advice.

Beyond U4, U5 and U7, this covers U1 (Top Management), U3 (Senior/Middle Management) and U6 (Assistants) — plus how semi-autonomous agency scales like UWA and URSB relate to this structure.

U1, U3 and U6 in the public service structure

U1 is Uganda's most senior public service grade — Top Management — and splits into three sub-grades: U1E (entry Director/Commissioner level), U1S (Permanent Secretary and Heads of Department) and U1SE (senior specialist and extraordinary appointments). U3 is a Senior/Middle Management grade one step above U4, requiring the same honours bachelor's degree. U6 is a certificate-level grade for assistants and lower local government staff, alongside U7.

Positions and pay

General public service positions on U1, U3 and U6 in the FY 2026/27 structure, with entry salary and the top of each notch ladder.

Designation Scale Entry (UGX) Top of scale (UGX)
Assistant Commissioner
Administrative Cadre
U1E (Lower) 6,500,000 6,500,000
Assistant Commissioner
Professional Cadre
U1E (Upper) 6,500,000 6,500,000
Assistant Commissioner
Science
U1E (Science) 6,500,000 6,500,000
Deputy Head of the Public Service U1S 16,400,000 16,400,000
Head of the Public Service U1S 17,600,000 17,600,000
Permanent Secretary U1S 15,400,000 15,400,000
Accountant General U1SE 13,860,000 13,860,000
Chief Administrative Officer/ Town Clerk of City Council U1SE 12,750,000 12,750,000
Commissioner
Science
U1SE 12,750,000 12,750,000
Commissioner/ Under Secretary U1SE 12,750,000 12,750,000
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer/ Deputy Town Clerk (City Council)/ Town Clerk
City Division
U1SE 6,500,000 6,500,000
Deputy Commissioner U1SE 6,500,000 6,500,000
Deputy Commissioner
Science
U1SE 7,000,000 7,000,000
Deputy Director U1SE 12,750,000 12,750,000
Deputy Director
Science
U1SE 12,750,000 12,750,000
Deputy Secretary to Treasury U1SE 13,860,000 13,860,000
Deputy Secretary-Public Service Commission U1SE 13,860,000 13,860,000
Director
Non-Science
U1SE 12,750,000 12,750,000
Director
Science
U1SE 12,750,000 12,750,000
Engineer in Chief U1SE 13,860,000 13,860,000
Foreign Service Officer
GR.1
U1SE 12,750,000 12,750,000
Internal Auditor General U1SE 13,860,000 13,860,000
Town Clerk of Municipal Council U1SE 12,750,000 12,750,000
Senior Officer
Scientist other than Medical Personnel
U3 (Science) 4,250,000 4,250,000
Senior Officer
Professional Cadre
U3 (Upper) 979,805 1,131,209
Senior Officer
Administrative Cadre
U3 (Lower) 902,612 990,589
Promotional Level for Analogous Staff U6 (Lower) 408,981 424,253
Promotional Level for Analogous Staff U6 (Upper) 416,617 434,273

Where UWA and URSB fit in

Semi-autonomous agencies such as the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) run their own internal numbered scales rather than the standard public service U-scale on this page. UWA's top scale — commonly referred to as "Scale 12" — is its most senior management grade and broadly corresponds to the general public service U1 grade above. We don't yet have UWA's or URSB's own published notch-level figures in our structure, so treat the equivalent public-service grade as a guide, not an exact match.

U1, U3 and U6 jobs advertised in Uganda

A sample of positions as advertised by the Public Service Commission, each paid on the structure above.

Advertised job title Ministry / department Entry (UGX)
Assistant Commissioner - Communication and Information Management Ministry of Information and Communication Technology 6,500,000
Assistant Commissioner Disaster Preparedness Office of the Prime Minister 12,750,000
Assistant Instructor (Agriculture) Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development 416,617
Chief Administrative Officer Ministry of Local Government 12,750,000
Commissioner Ministry of Internal Affairs 12,750,000
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Ministry of Local Government 6,500,000
Environment Officer - Engineering (Health, Safety and Environment Division) Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development 979,805
Internal Auditor General Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Dev. 13,860,000
Senior Clinical Psychologist Allied Health Professionals - Psychiatric Clinical Medicine 4,250,000
Under Secretary Office of the President 12,750,000

Frequently asked questions

U1 is the most senior public service grade — Top Management. It splits into three sub-grades: U1E (entry Director/Commissioner level), U1S (Permanent Secretary and Heads of Department, such as the Head of the Public Service) and U1SE (senior specialist and extraordinary appointments). Each sub-grade is paid a flat monthly rate rather than a notch ladder.
U3 is a Senior/Middle Management grade, one step above U4 — covering roles such as Senior Officer (Professional and Administrative Cadre). It requires the same honours bachelor's degree as U4, with seniority reflected in a higher notch ladder.
U6 is a certificate-level grade for assistants and lower local government staff, covering roles such as Promotional Level for Analogous Staff and Entry Level for Analogous Cadre. It sits alongside U7 as one of the two certificate-level grades, with U6 the more senior of the two.
UWA, like other semi-autonomous government agencies, runs its own internal numbered scale rather than the standard public service U-scale. Its top scale — commonly referred to as "Scale 12" — is UWA's most senior management grade and broadly corresponds to the general public service U1 grade covered on this page. We don't yet have UWA's own published notch-level figures in our structure, so the U1 figures above are the closest public-service equivalent.
URSB similarly maintains its own internal scale, separate from the standard public service U-scale. We don't yet have published notch-level figures for URSB's own scale in our structure — check back as we add more agency-specific data.

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Disclaimer. This tool is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute official payroll advice. Figures cover basic gross salary only — allowances, honoraria, and other benefits are not included. Always verify against your appointment letter or the official Ministry of Public Service circular.

Source: Ministry of Public Service salary structure, FY 2026/27.