UI/UX Designer Salary in Ethiopia
Ethiopia pays about 13,500 ETB annually for mid‑level UI/UX designers. That amount stretches further in Addis Ababa. Freelance projects can increase earnings.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
Br8,000 to Br11,000
Average (per year)
Br9,500
Entry-level designers at tech startups or banks typically receive monthly salaries ranging from Br 8,500 to Br 14,000.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
Br11,000 to Br16,000
Average (per year)
Br13,500
Mid-level designers at telecoms or software firms earn up to Br 22,000.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
Br16,500 to Br23,000
Average (per year)
Br19,750
Senior designers with fintech or agency experience earn up to Br 31,000.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
Br24,000+
Principal designers who lead large teams in Addis Ababa have starting salaries of Br 32,000, and top pay varies with organization size.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
Br50 - Br75
per hour
Mid-level
Br75 - Br120
per hour
Senior
Br120 - Br170
per hour
Market Overview
Addis Ababa has digital agencies that seek designers fluent in both research and visual design. Banks and mobile money providers also hire UI/UX talent to improve customer portals and app interfaces. International NGOs add demand for accessible design in health and education platforms.