Product Designer Salary in Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples, Ethiopia

In the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples region, mid‑level product designers receive a salary. Housing costs influence how far the salary stretches.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

Br10,500 to Br18,000

Average (per year)

Br14,250

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)

Br18,000 to Br31,000

Average (per year)

Br24,500

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

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

Br30,000 to Br50,000

Average (per year)

Br40,000

Experienced designers who lead product decisions work with regional firms.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

Br45,000+

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 - Br330

per hour

Nationally, product designer salaries are generally higher than in the SNNPR region. The salary gap varies across regions.