Ethiopia
Service Fee
15%
Percentage of the candidate's annual gross salary

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Country Snapshot

Currency

ETB

Timezone

UTC+3

Minimum Wage

420 ETB/Month

Payroll Frequency

Monthly

Employment Type

Full-time

Ethiopia is one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies with a large labor force and expanding industrial parks. Manufacturing, agriculture, and infrastructure investments are key drivers of growth.

General Information

CapitalAddis Ababa
Population135,472,051
TimezoneUTC+3
Official LanguageAmharic

Employment Laws

Working Hours48h / week
Minimum Wage420 ETB/Month
Probation Period1–3 months
Notice Period1 month

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Leave Entitlements

Annual Leave16 days
Public Holidays13 days
Sick LeavePaid sick leave, capped annually
Maternity Leave120 days (paid)
Paternity Leave3 days

Social Security

Employer Rate11%
Employee Rate7%

Public pension scheme; private sector covered separately

Additional Information

Ethiopia has a large and young labor force, with recruitment strongest in manufacturing and agriculture. Skilled professional talent is limited, particularly in advanced technical fields. English proficiency is variable. Hiring volumes can be high for entry-level roles. Employers often invest in training and development.

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