Highest Income in Uganda

Top 100 cities ranked by highest income

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Highest Income — Uganda

1 Kibale W $1,002

2 Kigorobya W $1,002

3 Nakasongola C $1,002

4 Byakabanda C $1,002

5 Masindi Port W $1,002

6 Kilembe W $1,002

7 Kyotera C $1,002

8 Rubirizi W $1,002

9 Buliisa W $1,002

10 Pader Palwo N $1,002

11 Bweyogerere C $1,002

12 Pader N $1,002

13 Wanseko W $1,002

14 Kiruhura W $1,002

15 Nagongera E $1,002

16 Nkoma W $1,002

17 Kibiito W $1,002

18 Rubaare W $1,002

19 Kebisoni W $1,002

20 Hima W $1,002

21 Amudat N $1,002

22 Lwengo C $1,002

23 Kalisizo C $1,002

24 Kasambya C $1,002

25 Kyamahungu W $1,002

26 Busembatia E $1,002

27 Kakumiro W $1,002

28 Kazo W $1,002

29 Kyazanga C $1,002

30 Buhesi W $1,002

31 Manafwa E $1,002

32 Moroto N $1,002

33 Lyantonde C $1,002

34 Kyarusozi W $1,002

35 Bukomero C $1,002

36 Kanungu W $1,002

37 Kiryandongo Refugee Camp W $1,002

38 Gombe C $1,002

39 Busolwe E $1,002

40 Nyamunuka W $1,002

41 Ntungamo W $1,002

42 Kasanda C $1,002

43 Namavundu E $1,002

44 Butunduzi W $1,002

45 Ngora E $1,002

46 Kisoro W $1,002

47 Kireka C $1,002

48 Kikube W $1,002

49 Katoke W $1,002

50 Kisinga W $1,002

51 Buikwe C $1,002

52 Rwiimi W $1,002

53 Moyo N $1,002

54 Butemba C $1,002

55 Budadiri E $1,002

56 Sironko E $1,002

57 Kinoni W $1,002

58 Magamaga E $1,002

59 Buhimba W $1,002

60 Nyahuka W $1,002

61 Iryango W $1,002

62 Mabare W $1,002

63 Lwakyomba W $1,002

64 Kaliro E $1,002

65 Mayuge E $1,002

66 Malaba E $1,002

67 Kiziba C $1,002

68 Kihihi W $1,002

69 Kigumba W $1,002

70 Namayumba C $1,002

71 Bundibugyo W $1,002

72 Kiboga C $1,002

73 Namasuba C $1,002

74 Namutumba E $1,002

75 Rubanda W $1,002

76 Opit N $1,002

77 Dokolo N $1,002

78 Kyangwali Refugee Camp W $1,002

79 Kamwenge W $1,002

80 Butaleja E $1,002

81 Anaka N $1,002

82 Buwenge E $1,002

83 Abim N $1,002

84 Kasozi W $1,002

85 Lukaya C $1,002

86 Bukuya C $1,002

87 Kyaka II Refugee Camp W $1,002

88 Muhorro W $1,002

89 Kagadi W $1,002

90 Kakiri C $1,002

91 Kyenjojo W $1,002

92 Pakwach N $1,002

93 Kasaali C $1,002

94 Budaka E $1,002

95 Kyegegwa W $1,002

96 Bombo C $1,002

97 Buyende E $1,002

98 Kayunga C $1,002

99 Nyachera W $1,002

100 Wobulenzi C $1,002

The highest-income cities in Uganda represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Kibale leads with a median household income of $1,002. These cities are often home to concentrations of high-paying industries including technology, finance, and healthcare.

High median incomes typically correlate with strong local economies, educated workforces, and proximity to major employment centers. Many of these cities are suburbs or satellite communities of larger metro areas, where professionals live while commuting to nearby urban cores.

While high incomes are attractive, they often come with correspondingly higher costs of living, particularly in housing. The gap between income and housing costs varies significantly across these top-earning communities.

Did You Know?

1. Households in Kibale earn $1,002 — that's -99% above the national median of $75,000.
2. Median household income has grown faster in suburban communities than in urban cores over the past decade.
3. High-income cities often correlate with higher education levels — most of these cities have college attainment rates above 50%.
4. W is well-represented with 6 cities in the top income rankings.

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