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How much does a Data scientist earn in São Tomé and Príncipe?

A senior Data scientist in São Tomé and Príncipe earns on average 45,000 STN gross monthly, around 1,837 €. Levels range from junior to senior.

What is the total employer cost of a Data scientist in São Tomé and Príncipe?

Estimated employer cost for a senior Data scientist in São Tomé and Príncipe is around 2,021 € monthly under active rates, before fixed amounts and contract-specific items.

What is the net salary for a Data scientist in São Tomé and Príncipe?

Net salary depends on gross pay, employee contributions, taxable income and individual circumstances. Use the calculator with the country and actual amount for a sourced estimate.

How should you negotiate a Data scientist salary in São Tomé and Príncipe?

Compare the median and p10 to p90 range for your seniority, then account for contract type, benefits, currency and total employer cost.

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Data scientist salary in São Tomé and Príncipe in 2026

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Data scientist salary in São Tomé and Príncipe in 2026

A senior Data scientist in São Tomé and Príncipe earns a median of 45,000 STN gross monthly, around 1,837 €. Total employer cost is roughly 2,021 € monthly, including employer contributions. Levels range from junior to senior per the grid below.

Salaries by seniority in São Tomé and Príncipe

Seniority	Median gross	≈ EUR	p10	p90
Junior	9,000 STN	367 €	6,500 STN	13,000 STN
Mid-level	21,500 STN	878 €	15,000 STN	30,500 STN
Senior	45,000 STN	1,837 €	31,500 STN	64,000 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 scientist 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 9,000 STN at junior level to 45,000 STN at senior level.

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

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Hiring a Data scientist in São Tomé and Príncipe in 2026 represents an investment best analyzed from a total employer cost perspective. Median gross salary stands at 45,000 STN per month, equivalent to 1,837 €, with p10-p90 dispersion reflecting market profile diversity.

Final employer cost, including employer contributions, averages over 2,021 € monthly for a senior. São Tomé and Príncipe also offers a growing pool of technical talent.

This page presents pay levels from junior to senior, p10-p90 ranges, and full costs to precisely anticipate an HR budget in São Tomé and Príncipe.

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