Payroll software for businesses in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is Ethiopia's capital and the seat of the African Union, with employers in manufacturing, aviation, NGOs and services. Payroll Africa lets employers in Addis Ababa pay staff in ETB, with Ethiopia tax and contributions calculated automatically and payslips sent straight to employees' phones.
What you get
Ethiopia tax worked out for you
Income tax, Private Organisation Employees Pension calculated for every employee on the 2025/2026 rates.
Payslips by WhatsApp and email
Employees get their payslip on their phone the moment you approve the run.
Clock-in by WhatsApp
Staff clock in and out from their phone; worked hours flow straight into payroll.
Leave and employee records
Leave requests, balances and employee files in one place, with employee self-service.
Bank payment files
Export one payment file for the bank, with a separate list for staff paid in cash.
Reports for every pay run
Payroll summaries, deduction reports and records for the authorities, ready to download.
Work out a salary in Addis Ababa
See take-home pay and employer cost for a monthly salary in ETB.
Take-home pay
ETB 13,650.00
Employment income tax
ETB 4,950.00
24.8% of gross
Cost to employer
ETB 22,200.00
| Item | Employee | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | ETB 20,000.00 | — |
| Private Organisation Employees Pension | − ETB 1,400.00 | ETB 2,200.00 |
| Employment income tax | − ETB 4,950.00 | — |
| Net pay | ETB 13,650.00 | ETB 22,200.00 |
Monthly estimate for a resident employee with no other reliefs, benefits or deductions, using the 2025/2026 tax year configured in Payroll Africa. Confirm with the Ethiopian Ministry of Revenues for your situation.
Run your Addis Ababa payroll in minutes
One price per employee, every feature included. Try it free for 30 days, no card needed.
- No card required
- 30-day free trial
- Free migration from Sage, SimplePay, PaySpace or Excel
- Cancel anytime
Run Payroll Africa alongside your current system until you're happy to switch.