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Data engineer salary in Sierra Leone in 2026

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

Data engineer salary in Sierra Leone in 2026

A senior Data engineer in Sierra Leone earns a median of 53,700 SLE gross monthly, around 1,826 €. Total employer cost is roughly 2,008 € monthly, including employer contributions. Levels range from junior to senior per the grid below.

Salaries by seniority in Sierra Leone

SeniorityMedian gross≈ EURp10p90
Junior9,580 SLE326 €6,710 SLE13,900 SLE
Mid-level23,500 SLE799 €16,300 SLE34,000 SLE
Senior53,700 SLE1,826 €37,400 SLE76,700 SLE

Indicative EUR conversion using the rate dated 2026-05-08. Use the calculator for a complete net pay and contributions simulation.

How to read Data engineer salaries in Sierra Leone

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 9,580 SLE at junior level to 53,700 SLE 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 Sierra Leone

A Data engineer in Sierra Leone earns on average a median monthly gross salary of 53,700 SLE, equivalent to about 1,826 € for a senior profile. Salary varies significantly by seniority level, from junior to senior.

For the employer, total loaded cost including employer contributions averages 2,008 € per month. Applicable taxation consists of progressive brackets, and the local reference currency is the Sierra Leonean Leone.

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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