UI/UX Designer Salary in Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa has a tech sector, with demand from banks, telecoms, and software companies. Rents and urban costs are rising. Salary levels differ across the country.

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