🧾 Payroll · Manufacturing · Uganda

Payroll Management for Manufacturers in Uganda 2026

📅 May 2026⏱ 5 min read✍️ Basket Advisory, Kampala

Overtime Calculation for Factory Workers Uganda

Overtime TypeMinimum Rate
Standard overtime beyond 8hrs/day1.5x normal hourly rate
Weekend work1.5x normal rate minimum
Public holiday work2x normal rate

Casual Workers and NSSF

Casual workers earning UGX 100,000 or more per month must have NSSF deducted — employee 5%, employer 10%. Many manufacturers miss this for casual production workers, creating audit risk when NSSF inspectors visit.

Mobile Money Salary Payments for Factory Workers

Many factory workers in Uganda do not have bank accounts. Basket Advisory's Basket Payroll platform disburses salaries directly to MTN MoMo and Airtel Money numbers — ensuring every worker receives pay on time regardless of banking status.

What Basket Advisory Provides for Manufacturers

💬 Need payroll outsourcing for your manufacturing company in Uganda?

Basket Advisory manages payroll for manufacturers — shift workers, casual staff, mobile money payments. Want to know more? Talk to our consultant.

📧 solutions@basketadvisory.com
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