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Ethopia: Study finds median wage in Ethiopia at 3,000 birr; ILO pushes for minimum wage reform

Ethopia: Study finds median wage in Ethiopia at 3,000 birr; ILO pushes for minimum wage reform

Africa Links 24 with Addis Standard2
Published on 2024-07-01 12:23:03

A recent study by ILO indicates 48% of Ethiopian employees in foreign-owned apparel companies reportedly departed their positions due to unsatisfactory compensation (Photo: FBC)

Addis Abeba – Ethiopia’s discourse on the minimum wage received a fresh push with a study presented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) last week.

The study revealed that the median monthly wage in Ethiopia stands at 3,000 birr (approximately $51.96), alongside a concerning trend: low wages are driving worker dissatisfaction.

According to the…

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