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Follow on Google News | Birches Group Finds Uganda Compensation Levels in New Survey Increase 19% over 2008 LevelsInternational human resources consultant Birches Group has announced the results of their annual compensation survey in Uganda. On average, compensation levels increased by 19% over 2008 levels.
The survey results show an overall increase in total compensation of 19% in 2009 as compared to 2008. Support staff positions increased an average of 12.7%, while professional staff salaries increased an average of 24.7%. High-level professionals and managers enjoyed the highest level of increases. In Uganda, consolidated salary scales are the norm and allowances are rarely distinguished from base pay. As a result, total compensation packages at all levels reflect a fairly simple composition of base salary, plus a few benefits. Consolidated base salaries make up 85-90% of the total salary package. A 13th month bonus, free meals or monetary food allowances, and a transportation- Profit-sharing arrangements are present, in more regular instances at the professional levels than for support staff positions. Variable compensation arrangements are not too common in the Ugandan market. Profit-sharing arrangements and performance- For more information visit our website (http://www.birchesgroup.com). # # # Birches Group LLC is a specialized international HR consultancy focused on remuneration in the developing world, with an active program of compensation and benefit surveys in over 140 countries. End
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