Rtl Engineer salary in Ethiopia

Average Yearly Salary of Rtl Engineer in Ethiopia is approximately 173,000 ETB (2,872 USD). Data is for 2025 and indicates a pre-tax value. The salary itself depends on multiple factors such as seniority, job performance, certifications, experience or any other bonuses. The value indicated is an average amount based on records we have in database. Real values may vary. The data is for orientational purposes.

What does Rtl Engineer do?

An RTL engineer, also known as a Register Transfer Level engineer, is responsible for designing and implementing digital circuits at the register transfer level. They work in the field of integrated circuit design, specifically focusing on the development of complex digital systems. RTL engineers use hardware description languages (HDLs) such as VHDL or Verilog to create detailed designs of digital circuits that are later synthesized and implemented in hardware. Their main tasks include architectural and microarchitectural design, verification and testing of digital circuits, and optimizing performance and power consumption. RTL engineers collaborate closely with other members of the design team, including system architects, verification engineers, and physical designers, to ensure the successful integration of their designs into larger systems.

Skills: RTL engineer, Register Transfer Level engineer, digital circuit design, integrated circuit design, hardware description languages, VHDL, Verilog.
Job industry: Electronics

How much does Rtl Engineer make?

Difference in salary year over year or average salary increase is approximately 4 %


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Salary comparison to National average

Is Rtl Engineer a well paid job?

Yes, our data shows that Rtl Engineer is a well paid job. With years and experience the salary might increase even further, resulting in higher satisfaction.

What is considered a high salary for Rtl Engineer?

High salary for Rtl Engineer would be somewhere between 190,300 ETB and 250,850 ETB. However this is an estimation based on Gaussian Distribution.

How much can you save working as Rtl Engineer in Ethiopia?

Living in Ethiopia the approximate monthly expenses are: 77 USD. This amount covers basic needs such as food, housing, clothing, healthcare and education costs for a single person. No luxury expenses such as traveling, leisure, hobbies are included in the estimation.

Estimated Yearly Salary: 173,000 ETB
Estimated Monthly Salary: 14,417 ETB
Estimated Weekly Salary: 3,327 ETB per week
Estimated Hourly Salary: 83 ETB per hour
By working as Rtl Engineer a person can save up to 163 USD per month or 1,950 USD yearly. Values are pre-tax.

NOTE: These values are estimates and are averaged for the whole country. Furthermore the value is likely exaggerated as no other expenses are taken into account in the projection. Unessential expenses are very subjective and are difficult to assess. Most likely the previously estimated number is significantly lower for majority of people. Expenses in different cities across the country may vary. Above values accuracy is low and is based on limited set of data obtained.

For more information regarding expenses in Ethiopia, see costs of living in Ethiopia.

Salary comparison to region and neighbouring coutries

Country's neighbours are: Djibouti, Eritrea, Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, Somalia.
To make it easier for comparison a conversion from local currency to USD has been made (conversion rates may vary).

Estimated Yearly Salary for Rtl Engineer

Last revision of data: 2025-01-04

Salary increase per years of experience

Based on data available the salary increase per years of experience is as following

0 years (beginner) equals base salary

1 to 5 years of experience yields +12% salary increase

6 to 10 years of experience yields +25% salary increase

11 to 15 years of experience yields +16% salary increase

16 to 25 years of experience yields +9% salary increase

more than 25 years of experience yields +10% salary increase

NOTE: Details based on limited set of data. Percentages may vary. The salary increase over years of experience can vary widely based on factors such as job industry, job role, location, company size, and individual performance. To gain even larger increase in salary one is advised to switch jobs and / or employer.

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