UI/UX Designer Salary in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
UI/UX designers in Addis Ababa have a median salary of Br18,250 ETB per year. Living costs stay modest, so the figure stretches further.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
Br8,500 to Br14,000
Average (per year)
Br11,250
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)
Br14,500 to Br22,000
Average (per year)
Br18,250
Mid-level designers at telecoms or software firms earn up to Br 22,000.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
Br23,000 to Br31,000
Average (per year)
Br27,000
Senior designers with fintech or agency experience earn up to Br 31,000.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
Br32,000+
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 - Br80
per hour
Mid-level
Br90 - Br150
per hour
Senior
Br160 - Br220
per hour
The Addis figure sits above Ethiopia's average UI/UX salary, which hovers near Br14,000 ETB. Higher cost of housing and transport partly offsets the gain.