Average Salary in Ethiopia 2026
Currency: ETB · Updated for 2026
How much money does a person working in Ethiopia make?
Average Monthly Salary
2,856 ETB
( 34,272 ETB yearly )
~ 51 USD per month ( 612 USD yearly )
LOW
728 ETB
13 USD
AVERAGE
2,856 ETB
51 USD
HIGH
10,024 ETB
179 USD
A person working in Ethiopia typically earns around 2,856 ETB per month. Salaries range from 728 ETB (lowest average) to 10,024 ETB (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Distribution of Salaries in Ethiopia
Median and salary distribution monthly Ethiopia
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What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated.
The median (2,520 ETB) represents the middle salary value — 50% earn more and 50% earn less. The average (2,856 ETB) is the sum of all salaries divided by the number of workers, and can be skewed by extremely high or low salaries.
Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does a person's salary progress over time?
- 0–2 Years (Entry Level)17,136 ETB
- 2–5 Years (Junior)22,288 ETB
- 5–10 Years (Mid-Career)29,120 ETB
- 10–15 Years (Experienced)34,272 ETB
- 15+ Years (Senior)41,104 ETB
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher the wage.
Generally speaking, employees having experience from two to five years earn on average +30% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.
Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average +31% more than those with five years or less of work experience.
As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by +18% and an additional +20% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.
“On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years experience mark.”
Salary Comparison By Education
How does the education level affect your salary?
- High School20,552 ETB
- Certificate23,968 ETB
- Associate27,440 ETB
- Bachelor's34,272 ETB
- Master's41,104 ETB
- PhD47,992 ETB
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High School → Certificate
+17%
Certificate → Bachelor's
+43%
Bachelor's → Master's
+20%
Master's → PhD
+17%
It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degrees levels across many jobs, below are our findings.
Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average +17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.
Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn +43% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.
Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are +20% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.
Finally, PhD holders earn +17% more than Master's Degree holders on average.
Salary Comparison By Gender
Salary comparison by gender monthly Ethiopia
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male employees in Ethiopia earn 13% more than their female counterparts on average across all sectors.
Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Ethiopia
How much are annual salary increments? How often do employees get salary raises?
8%
Average Raise
19 months
Review Frequency
5%
Annualized Increase
Employees in Ethiopia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% every 19 months.
The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency
The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Ethiopia is 5%.
Bonus and Incentive Rates in Ethiopia
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
55%
Received Bonus
45%
No Bonus
55% of surveyed staff in Ethiopia reported receiving at least one form of monetary bonus.
Average Bonus Rate
5%
of annual salary
Types of Bonuses Considered:
• Individual Performance-Based Bonuses
• Company Performance Bonuses
• Goal-Based Bonuses
• Holiday / End of Year Bonuses
Top 5 Highest Paying Industries
Annual average salaries
- Legal46,256 ETB
- Aviation44,576 ETB
- Information Technology44,576 ETB
- Banking42,840 ETB
- Pharmaceuticals42,840 ETB
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Salaries for Popular Jobs
Sample job titles and their average salaries
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeon | 85,680 ETB | 7,168 ETB |
| Pilot | 68,544 ETB | 5,712 ETB |
| Software Developer | 61,712 ETB | 5,152 ETB |
| Data Scientist | 58,240 ETB | 4,872 ETB |
| Financial Manager | 54,824 ETB | 4,592 ETB |
| Database Administrator | 51,408 ETB | 4,312 ETB |
| Engineer | 47,992 ETB | 3,976 ETB |
| Marketing Manager | 44,576 ETB | 3,696 ETB |
| Project Manager | 42,840 ETB | 3,584 ETB |
| Accountant | 37,688 ETB | 3,136 ETB |
| Hotel Manager | 34,272 ETB | 2,856 ETB |
| Nurse | 30,856 ETB | 2,576 ETB |
| Graphic Designer | 29,120 ETB | 2,408 ETB |
| Chef | 25,704 ETB | 2,128 ETB |
| Teacher | 23,968 ETB | 2,016 ETB |
Salary Comparison By City
Average annual salaries by city
| City | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Addis Ababa | 39,424 ETB |
| Dire Dawa | 36,008 ETB |
| Bahir Dar | 36,008 ETB |
| Gondar | 36,008 ETB |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more?
2,688 ETB
Private Sector
3,024 ETB
Public Sector
+13%
Public sector employees in Ethiopia earn 13% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
Average Hourly Wage in Ethiopia
0 ETB
per hour
The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Ethiopia is 0 ETB. This means that the average person in Ethiopia earns approximately 0 ETB for every worked hour. Hourly Wage = Annual Salary ÷ (52 × 5 × 8)
Cost of Living in Ethiopia
Estimated monthly expenses
Rent
280 ETB
/month
Food
112 ETB
/month
Transport
56 ETB
/month
Utilities
56 ETB
/month
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