Insurance Average Salaries in Ethiopia 2020
How much money does a person working in Insurance make in Ethiopia?
LOW
3,310
ETB AVERAGE
8,920
ETB HIGH
17,200
ETB
A person working in Insurance in Ethiopia typically earns around 8,920 ETB per month. Salaries range from 3,310 ETB (lowest average) to 17,200 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 Insurance careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Salaries for specific jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Actuarial Analyst | 11,200 ETB |
| Actuarial Assistant | 8,460 ETB |
| Actuary | 12,200 ETB |
| Adjustment Insurance Clerk | 3,220 ETB |
| Assistant Broker | 5,550 ETB |
| Assistant Claims Manager | 8,990 ETB |
| Associate Insurance Representative | 4,670 ETB |
| Auditing Insurance Manager | 12,500 ETB |
| Broker | 9,120 ETB |
| Claim Advocacy Professional | 9,020 ETB |
| Claims Adjuster | 3,340 ETB |
| Claims Analyst | 4,530 ETB |
| Claims Examiner | 4,390 ETB |
| Claims Manager | 12,800 ETB |
| Claims Processor | 3,260 ETB |
| Claims Representative | 4,010 ETB |
| Claims Resolution Specialist | 9,400 ETB |
| Claims Supervisor | 8,430 ETB |
| Complaints Specialist | 8,280 ETB |
| Compliance Officer | 7,370 ETB |
| Consultant | 8,780 ETB |
| Eligibility Specialist | 9,140 ETB |
| Insurance Account Manager | 10,300 ETB |
| Insurance Accounts Executive | 9,210 ETB |
| Insurance Agent | 5,170 ETB |
| Insurance Analyst | 8,650 ETB |
| Insurance Appraiser | 9,040 ETB |
| Insurance Claims Clerk | 3,250 ETB |
| Insurance Examiner | 7,760 ETB |
| Insurance Investigator | 8,540 ETB |
| Insurance Manager | 14,800 ETB |
| Insurance Operations Manager | 14,900 ETB |
| Insurance Policy Processing Clerk | 3,270 ETB |
| Insurance Pricing Assistant | 6,800 ETB |
| Insurance Program Manager | 11,100 ETB |
| Insurance Project Manager | 11,200 ETB |
| Insurance Quality Assurance Agent | 7,800 ETB |
| Insurance Sales Agent | 5,070 ETB |
| Insurance Sales Director | 14,700 ETB |
| Insurance Team Leader | 8,950 ETB |
| Insurance Underwriter | 6,690 ETB |
| Loss Control Specialist | 8,550 ETB |
| Loss Prevention Investigator | 8,920 ETB |
| Loss Prevention Manager | 12,100 ETB |
| Loss Prevention Specialist | 9,490 ETB |
| Marine Underwriter | 6,320 ETB |
| Medical Auditor | 8,740 ETB |
| Monitoring and Performance Officer | 6,020 ETB |
| Payment Services Specialist | 8,600 ETB |
| Policy Change Director | 13,400 ETB |
| Policy Change Supervisor | 9,880 ETB |
| Policy Change Technician | 4,300 ETB |
| Risk Analyst | 9,320 ETB |
| Risk Management Director | 17,300 ETB |
| Risk Management Supervisor | 10,800 ETB |
| Risk Manager | 15,600 ETB |
| Risk Modeling Manager | 16,800 ETB |
| Title Insurance Typist | 7,190 ETB |
| Training Manager | 9,690 ETB |
Insurance Jobs Salary Distribution in Ethiopia
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Insurance salaries in Ethiopia range from 3,310 ETB per month (minimum average salary) to 17,200 ETB per month (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher).
Median Salary
The median salary is 8,570 ETB per month, which means that half (50%) of people working in Insurance are earning less than 8,570 ETB while the other half are earning more than 8,570 ETB. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of people working in Insurance are earning less than 5,350 ETB while 75% of them are earning more than 5,350 ETB. Also from the diagram, 75% of people working in Insurance are earning less than 12,400 ETB while 25% are earning more than 12,400 ETB.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of 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. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary
Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does a person's salary progress over time?
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 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.
Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.
As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.
Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.
Salary Comparison By Education
How does the education level affect your salary?
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 24% more than those who only managed to attain a cerificate or diploma.
Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.
Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.
Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?
A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Ethiopia costs anywhere from 44,500 Ethiopian Birr(s) to 133,000 Ethiopian Birr(s) and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.
You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.
Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch into a higher paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.
The decision really depends on your situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if you can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.
Insurance Salary Comparison By Gender
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 who work in Insurance earn 11% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 9,490 ETB | |
| Female | -10% | 8,550 ETB |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Ethiopia for all Careers
Insurance Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Ethiopia
How much are annual salary increments in Ethiopia for Insurance professionals? How often do employees get salary raises?
Insurance
Insurance professionals in Ethiopia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 5% every 28 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 4% granted to employees every 29 months.
Ethiopia / All Professions
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.
How to calculate the salary increment percentage?
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
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2019
| Banking | 6% | |
| Energy | 3% | |
| Information Technology | 9% | |
| Healthcare | 6% | |
| Travel | 3% | |
| Construction | 9% | |
| Education | 6% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Ethiopia for the year 2019. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
Insurance Bonus and Incentive Rates in Ethiopia
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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Insurance is considered to be a moderate bonus-based field due to the generally limited involvement in direct revenue generation, with exceptions of course. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
67% of surveyed staff in Insurance reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 33% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 5% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 33% | |
| No Bonus | 67% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based BonusesThe most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.
Goal-Based BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.
Bonuses Are Not Commissions!
People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.
What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?
The main two types of jobs | |
| Revenue Generators | Supporting Cast |
Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business. | Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations. |
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Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.
Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level
Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.
Insurance Hourly Average Wage in Ethiopia
51 ETB per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Ethiopia is 51 ETB. This means that the average person in Ethiopia earns approximately 51 ETB for every worked hour.
The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fix amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.
Insurance VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Insurance is 0% more than that of All Jobs.
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Adis Abeba | 9,410 ETB |
| Gonder | 8,680 ETB |
| Mekele | 7,720 ETB |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Ethiopia earn 14% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 8,190 ETB | |
| Public Sector | +14% | 9,340 ETB |
