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

Mid‑level Service Designers in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples region have reported salaries in the local market. Salary levels are linked to the region's cost of living and employment opportunities. Housing allowances are sometimes included in compensation packages, affecting net income.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

Br84,000 to Br120,000

Average (per year)

Br102,000

Graduates joining local NGOs or small government projects start at the lower end of the pay scale.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

Br121,000 to Br170,000

Average (per year)

Br145,000

With a few years of experience, designers move into roles supporting public initiatives or development programs.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

Br171,000 to Br235,000

Average (per year)

Br200,000

Senior professionals handle project leadership for regional healthcare or education efforts.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

Br236,000+

Principal designers oversee large-scale donor-funded projects or supervise teams across SNNPR.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

Br60 - Br95

per hour

Mid-level

Br96 - Br140

per hour

Senior

Br141 - Br190

per hour

Service Designer salaries across Ethiopia are reported to be higher than those in the Southern Nations region. Lower living costs can reduce the impact of salary differences for professionals.