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Data engineer salary in Mozambique in 2026

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Data engineer salary in Mozambique in 2026

A senior Data engineer in Mozambique earns a median of 172,000 MZN gross monthly, around 2,492 €. Total employer cost is roughly 2,592 € monthly, including employer contributions. Levels range from junior to senior per the grid below.

Salaries by seniority in Mozambique

SeniorityMedian gross≈ EURp10p90
Junior33,500 MZN485 €24,000 MZN49,800 MZN
Mid-level76,700 MZN1,111 €53,700 MZN115,000 MZN
Senior172,000 MZN2,492 €120,000 MZN259,000 MZN

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 Mozambique

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 33,500 MZN at junior level to 172,000 MZN 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 Mozambique

A Data engineer in Mozambique earns on average a median monthly gross salary of 172,000 MZN, equivalent to about 2,492 € for a senior profile. Salary varies significantly by seniority level, from junior to senior.

For the employer, total loaded cost including employer contributions averages 2,592 € per month. Applicable taxation consists of progressive brackets, and the local reference currency is the Mozambican Metical.

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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