Average Production Laborer Salary in Ethiopia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Production Laborer salary for 2024 in Ethiopia and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Ethiopian birr. To keep things simple, we are using the ETB currency code instead of the currency symbol Br.

How Much Does a Production Laborer Make in Ethiopia?

A Production Laborer working in Ethiopia will typically earn around 25,160 ETB per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 12,200 ETB to the highest average salary of 42,320 ETB.

Average Annual Salary
25,160 ETB
Average Monthly Salary
2,096 ETB

Lowest Annual Salary
12,200 ETB
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,016 ETB

Highest Annual Salary
42,320 ETB
Highest Monthly Salary
3,526 ETB

These are average salaries for a Production Laborer in Ethiopia and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Production Laborer to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Production Laborer salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Production Laborer Salaries in Ethiopia

So we've looked at the average salaries a Production Laborer will earn in Ethiopia. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Production Laborer can earn between 12,200 ETB and 42,320 ETB on average in Ethiopia. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Production Laborer in Ethiopia is 26,400 ETB. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 26,400 ETB, and 50% of the population earn more than 26,400 ETB.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Production Laborer salary in Ethiopia, 25% of the population are earning less than 19,220 ETB while 75% of the population earn more than 19,220 ETB.

75% of the population earn less than 37,380 ETB, and 25% of the population earn more than 37,380 ETB.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Production Laborer Salary by Experience Level in Ethiopia

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average production laborer salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Production Laborer in Ethiopia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 11,880 ETB.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Production Laborer salary would increase to 19,640 ETB.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Production Laborer, the average salary would be 26,780 ETB.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 33,960 ETB.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Production Laborer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 36,160 ETB.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Production Laborer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 39,960 ETB.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
11,880 ETB
2-5 Years +34%
19,640 ETB
5-10 Years +48%
26,780 ETB
10-15 Years +22%
33,960 ETB
15-20 Years +9%
36,160 ETB
20+ Years +8%
39,960 ETB

Production Laborer Salary by Education Level in Ethiopia

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Production Laborer in Ethiopia based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Production Laborer in Ethiopia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 14,140 ETB.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Production Laborer in Ethiopia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 31,400 ETB.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
14,140 ETB
Certificate or Diploma +93%
31,400 ETB

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Ethiopia is around 44,500 to 133,000 ETB and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Production Laborer Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Ethiopia, a male production laborer will earn an average of 28,720 ETB, while a female production laborer will earn around 23,480 ETB.

This means that a male production laborer earns approximately 22% more than a female production laborer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Ethiopia

Male
28,720 ETB
Female -22%
23,480 ETB

Production Laborer Average Pay Raise in Ethiopia

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Production Laborer in Ethiopia is around 4% every 30 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Ethiopia is around 4% every 29 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 4 ÷ 30 ) × 12  = 2%

What this means is that a Production Laborer in Ethiopia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 2% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Ethiopia for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Ethiopia.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
6%
Energy
3%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
6%
Travel
3%
Construction
9%
Education
6%

Production Laborer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Ethiopia

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Production Laborer is a low bonus based job, with 15% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

85% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
15%
No Bonus
85%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Ethiopia earn approximately 15% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
113,780 ETB
Private Sector -15%
99,080 ETB

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Production Laborer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Production Laborer in Ethiopia.

Job Title Category Salary
Assembly Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 27,020 ETB
Assembly Line Worker Factory and Manufacturing 26,660 ETB
Assembly Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 43,360 ETB
Assistance Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 105,800 ETB
Assistant Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 92,720 ETB
Chemical Equipment Controller Factory and Manufacturing 66,260 ETB
Chemical Technican Apprentice Factory and Manufacturing 57,620 ETB
CNC Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 68,900 ETB
CNC Operator Factory and Manufacturing 63,320 ETB
CNC Programmer Factory and Manufacturing 72,260 ETB
Colour Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 34,120 ETB
Contracts Manager Factory and Manufacturing 118,800 ETB
Data Collection Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 48,200 ETB
Demand Planner Factory and Manufacturing 43,480 ETB
Derrick Operator Factory and Manufacturing 31,540 ETB
Director of Manufacturing Factory and Manufacturing 167,100 ETB
Dock Worker Factory and Manufacturing 24,720 ETB
Drying Technician Factory and Manufacturing 29,540 ETB
Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 25,940 ETB
Export Sales Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 91,520 ETB
Factory Superintendent Factory and Manufacturing 46,160 ETB
Factory Worker Factory and Manufacturing 31,080 ETB
Failure Analysis Technician Factory and Manufacturing 45,600 ETB
Fiberglass Laminator Factory and Manufacturing 30,840 ETB
Food Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 52,460 ETB
Forklift Driver Factory and Manufacturing 32,020 ETB
Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 31,940 ETB
Forming Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 31,380 ETB
Furnace Operator Factory and Manufacturing 29,840 ETB
Gas Appliance Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 30,800 ETB
General Warehouse Associate Factory and Manufacturing 48,640 ETB
Heavy Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 38,620 ETB
HSE Manager Factory and Manufacturing 128,500 ETB
Industrial Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 97,880 ETB
Industrial Machinery Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 60,920 ETB
Industrial Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 169,000 ETB
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 88,300 ETB
Intake Operator Factory and Manufacturing 39,800 ETB
Key Account Manager Factory and Manufacturing 148,300 ETB
Lift Truck Operator Factory and Manufacturing 28,860 ETB
Loading Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 51,120 ETB
Logistic Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 73,100 ETB
Logistics Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 39,160 ETB
Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 30,700 ETB
Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 31,540 ETB
Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 114,900 ETB
Maintenance Store Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 28,860 ETB
Manufacturing Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 91,960 ETB
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Factory and Manufacturing 138,800 ETB
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 103,200 ETB
Manufacturing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 158,700 ETB
Manufacturing Operative Factory and Manufacturing 51,340 ETB
Manufacturing Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 40,140 ETB
Manufacturing Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 78,960 ETB
Manufacturing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 31,520 ETB
Materials Manager Factory and Manufacturing 128,900 ETB
Materials Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 87,000 ETB
Mechanical Fitter Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 96,220 ETB
Mechanical Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 29,540 ETB
Merchandise Planner Factory and Manufacturing 48,160 ETB
Metrology Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 91,520 ETB
Operations Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 92,240 ETB
Operations Manager Factory and Manufacturing 148,300 ETB
Order Management Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 72,780 ETB
Order Processing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 120,880 ETB
Order Selector Factory and Manufacturing 36,700 ETB
Package Handler Factory and Manufacturing 26,660 ETB
Packaging Manager Factory and Manufacturing 93,780 ETB
Packer Factory and Manufacturing 29,160 ETB
Packing Deputy Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 79,240 ETB
Planning Manager Factory and Manufacturing 125,700 ETB
Plant Manager Factory and Manufacturing 154,700 ETB
Precision Instrument Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 46,840 ETB
Process Technician Factory and Manufacturing 36,700 ETB
Product Manager Factory and Manufacturing 150,000 ETB
Production Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 125,700 ETB
Production Director Factory and Manufacturing 172,200 ETB
Production Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 96,520 ETB
Production Engineering Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 139,100 ETB
Production Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 102,160 ETB
Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 161,600 ETB
Production Operator Factory and Manufacturing 42,320 ETB
Production Scheduler Factory and Manufacturing 69,180 ETB
Production Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 92,240 ETB
Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 43,360 ETB
Production Worker Factory and Manufacturing 36,160 ETB
Quality Control Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 124,400 ETB
Quality Control Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 93,220 ETB
Quality Control Manager Factory and Manufacturing 136,100 ETB
Service Technician Factory and Manufacturing 36,800 ETB
SHEQ Officer Factory and Manufacturing 41,820 ETB
Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 137,400 ETB
Small Engine Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 53,660 ETB
Spray Painter Factory and Manufacturing 29,320 ETB
Sterile Processing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 35,340 ETB
Structural Welder Factory and Manufacturing 24,720 ETB
Supply Chain Operative Factory and Manufacturing 79,240 ETB
Technical Operator Factory and Manufacturing 36,700 ETB
Technology Development Manager Factory and Manufacturing 167,100 ETB
Testing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 68,400 ETB
Toolmaker Factory and Manufacturing 48,200 ETB
Warehouse Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 33,120 ETB
Warehouse Operative Factory and Manufacturing 32,960 ETB
Warehouse Worker Factory and Manufacturing 29,600 ETB
Warranty Handler Factory and Manufacturing 54,140 ETB
Welder Factory and Manufacturing 28,680 ETB
Workshop Manager Factory and Manufacturing 105,300 ETB

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Ethiopia, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Adis Abeba 29,540 ETB
Gonder 28,820 ETB
Mekele 23,480 ETB

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