Product Designer Salary in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa has a median salary for mid‑level product designers. Employers in the capital influence that figure.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

Br126,000 to Br204,000

Average (per year)

Br160,000

Early-career product designers in Āreka work in small local businesses, NGOs, or digital support roles.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

Br204,000 to Br348,000

Average (per year)

Br270,000

Designers with UI, UX, and product workflow experience may support regional firms or remote projects.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

Br348,000 to Br560,000

Average (per year)

Br455,000

Experienced designers who lead product decisions work with regional firms.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

Br560,000+

Lead-level roles in Āreka involve remote work, consulting, or leadership across multiple digital products.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

Br65 - Br120

per hour

Mid-level

Br120 - Br200

per hour

Senior

Br200 - Br345

per hour

Market Overview

Employers regularly hire product designers. UI expertise and rapid prototyping are common requirements.