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QA engineer salary in São Tomé and Príncipe in 2026

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

QA engineer salary in São Tomé and Príncipe in 2026

A senior QA engineer in São Tomé and Príncipe earns a median of 26,900 STN gross monthly, around 1,098 €. Total employer cost is roughly 1,208 € 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
Junior5,730 STN234 €3,960 STN8,370 STN
Mid-level12,800 STN522 €8,810 STN18,100 STN
Senior26,900 STN1,098 €18,900 STN38,300 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 QA 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 5,730 STN at junior level to 26,900 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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The role of QA engineer in São Tomé and Príncipe shows a median monthly gross salary of 26,900 STN (~1,098 €). This figure is calculated from n/a Kernel observations, cross-referenced with public sources on local taxation.

For a foreign employer, total loaded cost for a senior reaches approximately 1,208 € per month, including estimated employer contributions under the active country parameters.

Below you'll find the breakdown by seniority (junior, mid-level, senior), p10 and p90 percentiles, and a comparison with a reference country to quickly situate the market.

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