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Data engineer salary in Rwanda in 2026

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

Data engineer salary in Rwanda in 2026

A senior Data engineer in Rwanda earns a median of 2,590,000 RWF gross monthly, around 1,732 €. Total employer cost is roughly 1,876 € monthly, including employer contributions. Levels range from junior to senior per the grid below.

Salaries by seniority in Rwanda

SeniorityMedian gross≈ EURp10p90
Junior518,000 RWF346 €364,000 RWF767,000 RWF
Mid-level1,150,000 RWF769 €815,000 RWF1,680,000 RWF
Senior2,590,000 RWF1,732 €1,820,000 RWF3,740,000 RWF

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 Rwanda

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 518,000 RWF at junior level to 2,590,000 RWF 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 Rwanda

A Data engineer in Rwanda earns on average a median monthly gross salary of 2,590,000 RWF, equivalent to about 1,732 € for a senior profile. Salary varies significantly by seniority level, from junior to senior.

For the employer, total loaded cost including employer contributions averages 1,876 € per month. Applicable taxation consists of progressive brackets, and the local reference currency is the Rwandan Franc.

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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