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Data engineer salary in São Tomé and Príncipe in 2026

Gross, net, employer cost, and ranges by seniority.

Data engineer salary in São Tomé and Príncipe in 2026

A senior Data engineer in São Tomé and Príncipe earns a median of 43,100 STN gross monthly, around 1,759 €. Total employer cost is roughly 1,935 € monthly, including employer contributions. Levels range from junior to senior per the grid below.

Salaries by seniority in São Tomé and Príncipe

SeniorityMedian gross≈ EURp10p90
Junior8,620 STN352 €6,230 STN12,500 STN
Mid-level20,600 STN841 €14,400 STN29,200 STN
Senior43,100 STN1,759 €30,200 STN61,300 STN

Indicative EUR conversion using the rate dated 2026-05-07. Use the calculator for a complete net pay and contributions simulation.

How to read Data engineer salaries in São Tomé and Príncipe

The median divides observed pay into two equal groups. The p10 and p90 percentiles show a market range that is more useful than a single average.

In the available references, monthly gross pay runs from 8,620 STN at junior level to 43,100 STN at senior level.

Net salary then depends on employee contributions, taxable income and individual circumstances. Employer cost adds employer contributions to gross salary.

See contributions, taxes and employment rules in São Tomé and Príncipe

A Data engineer in São Tomé and Príncipe earns on average a median monthly gross salary of 43,100 STN, equivalent to about 1,759 € for a senior profile. Salary varies significantly by seniority level, from junior to senior.

For the employer, total loaded cost including employer contributions averages 1,935 € per month. Applicable taxation consists of progressive brackets, and the local reference currency is the São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra.

Data below comes from Kernel's CV and offers database (n/a aggregated observations), supplemented by public sources for taxation and contributions. Values are indicative and reflect observed medians.

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