🇸🇹STN Economy
São Tomé & Príncipe Salary & Tax Guide
Cocoa economy with tourism potential
Average Gross Salary
$2,000 / yr
Average Net Take-Home
$1,800 / yr
Top Marginal Tax Bracket
20%
Cost of Living Index
35 (US=100)
Economic & Employment Overview
Cocoa economy with tourism potential. The São Tomé and Príncipe labour market pairs an average gross salary of $2,000 with roughly $1,800 of net take-home pay, against a cost-of-living index of 35 where New York equals 100.
Leading Industries & Tech Sectors
CocoaFishingTourism
Immigration & Expat Work Permits
Authorisation via hiring contracts Expatriate communities cluster around São Tomé and Neves, where relocation infrastructure and international schools are most developed.
Major Economic Centers: São Tomé, Neves, Trindade
Tax System Breakdown
Single Filer ModelProgressive rates reaching roughly 20%. The top marginal statutory rate is 20%.
Sample Benchmark at Average Gross ($2,000 USD):
| Gross Salary | $2,000 |
| Total Income Tax Paid | $500 |
| Social Contributions / Payroll | $160 |
| Net Annual Take-Home | $1,340 |
| Effective Tax Rate | 33.0% |