Pet Care Attendant salary in Uganda

Average Yearly Salary of Pet Care Attendant in Uganda is approximately 2,210,880 UGX (562 USD). Data is for 2025 and indicates a pre-tax value. The salary itself depends on multiple factors such as seniority, job performance, certifications, experience or any other bonuses. The value indicated is an average amount based on records we have in database. Real values may vary. The data is for orientational purposes.

What does Pet Care Attendant do?

A pet care attendant is responsible for providing care, supervision, and support to animals in a variety of settings such as pet boarding facilities, animal shelters, veterinary clinics, or pet daycare centers. Their primary role involves ensuring the well-being and comfort of animals by feeding, grooming, exercising, and providing basic medical care. Pet care attendants also clean and maintain animal enclosures, monitor behavior, and assist with socialization and training activities. They may be required to administer medications, handle animals during veterinary procedures, and provide emotional support to distressed pets. This occupation requires a genuine love for animals, physical stamina, and the ability to handle potentially difficult or aggressive animals safely. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team are essential qualities for a pet care attendant.

Skills: Animal care, Pet boarding, Animal shelter, Veterinary clinic, Pet daycare, Animal behavior
Job industry: Animal care

How much does Pet Care Attendant make?

Difference in salary year over year or average salary increase is approximately 4 %


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Salary comparison to National average

Is Pet Care Attendant a well paid job?

No, our data shows that Pet Care Attendant is quite an underpaid paid job. The salary varies based on experience. Meaning that even though Pet Care Attendant might be a low paying job, with experience the salary might increase to satisfactory levels.

What is considered a high salary for Pet Care Attendant?

High salary for Pet Care Attendant would be somewhere between 2,431,968 UGX and 3,205,776 UGX. However this is an estimation based on Gaussian Distribution.

How much can you save working as Pet Care Attendant in Uganda?

Living in Uganda the approximate monthly expenses are: 50 USD. This amount covers basic needs such as food, housing, clothing, healthcare and education costs for a single person. No luxury expenses such as traveling, leisure, hobbies are included in the estimation.

Estimated Yearly Salary: 2,210,880 UGX
Estimated Monthly Salary: 184,240 UGX
Estimated Weekly Salary: 42,517 UGX per week
Estimated Hourly Salary: 1,063 UGX per hour
Our data indicates that by working as Pet Care Attendant you will not be able to save much money and will likely need to make adjustments to your lifestyle to go comfortably through the month.

NOTE: These values are estimates and are averaged for the whole country. Furthermore the value is likely exaggerated as no other expenses are taken into account in the projection. Unessential expenses are very subjective and are difficult to assess. Most likely the previously estimated number is significantly lower for majority of people. Expenses in different cities across the country may vary. Above values accuracy is low and is based on limited set of data obtained.

For more information regarding expenses in Uganda, see costs of living in Uganda.

Salary comparison to region and neighbouring coutries

Country's neighbours are: Kenya, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania.
To make it easier for comparison a conversion from local currency to USD has been made (conversion rates may vary).

Estimated Yearly Salary for Pet Care Attendant

Last revision of data: 2025-01-04

Salary increase per years of experience

Based on data available the salary increase per years of experience is as following

0 years (beginner) equals base salary

1 to 5 years of experience yields +12% salary increase

6 to 10 years of experience yields +25% salary increase

11 to 15 years of experience yields +16% salary increase

16 to 25 years of experience yields +9% salary increase

more than 25 years of experience yields +10% salary increase

NOTE: Details based on limited set of data. Percentages may vary. The salary increase over years of experience can vary widely based on factors such as job industry, job role, location, company size, and individual performance. To gain even larger increase in salary one is advised to switch jobs and / or employer.

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