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Data engineer salary in Ethiopia in 2026

Gross, net, employer cost, and ranges by seniority.

Data engineer salary in Ethiopia in 2026

A senior Data engineer in Ethiopia earns a median of 125,000 ETB gross monthly, around 943 €. Total employer cost is roughly 1,047 € monthly, including employer contributions. Levels range from junior to senior per the grid below.

Salaries by seniority in Ethiopia

SeniorityMedian gross≈ EURp10p90
Junior22,000 ETB166 €15,300 ETB33,500 ETB
Mid-level53,700 ETB405 €36,400 ETB81,500 ETB
Senior125,000 ETB943 €86,200 ETB192,000 ETB

Indicative EUR conversion using the rate dated 2026-05-07. Use the calculator for a complete net pay and contributions simulation.

How to read Data engineer salaries in Ethiopia

The median divides observed pay into two equal groups. The p10 and p90 percentiles show a market range that is more useful than a single average.

In the available references, monthly gross pay runs from 22,000 ETB at junior level to 125,000 ETB at senior level.

Net salary then depends on employee contributions, taxable income and individual circumstances. Employer cost adds employer contributions to gross salary.

See contributions, taxes and employment rules in Ethiopia

The role of Data engineer in Ethiopia shows a median monthly gross salary of 125,000 ETB (~943 €). This figure is calculated from n/a Kernel observations, cross-referenced with public sources on local taxation.

For a foreign employer, total loaded cost for a senior reaches approximately 1,047 € per month, including estimated employer contributions under the active country parameters.

Below you'll find the breakdown by seniority (junior, mid-level, senior), p10 and p90 percentiles, and a comparison with a reference country to quickly situate the market.

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