Product Designer Salary in Sidama, Ethiopia

Mid‑level product designers in Sidama receive an annual salary. Local firms operate in a range of sectors. The region's cost of living affects how far a salary can stretch.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

Br108,000 to Br168,000

Average (per year)

Br138,000

Typical for junior product designers working in small local firms, education, NGO-supported projects, or early-stage digital teams.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

Br168,000 to Br264,000

Average (per year)

Br216,000

Common for designers handling product flows, UI systems, and cross-functional work in growing regional organizations.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

Br264,000 to Br396,000

Average (per year)

Br330,000

Seen in stronger employers needing end-to-end product design leadership, research, and mentoring capability.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

Br396,000+

These roles are often tied to remote-first work, NGOs, or leadership across multiple digital products.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

Br55 - Br90

per hour

Mid-level

Br90 - Br140

per hour

Senior

Br140 - Br220

per hour

Product designer salaries differ between the national average and Sidama. Living expenses differ across regions.