Prime Minister of Samoa
| Prime Minister of the Independent State of Samoa | |
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| Palemia o le Malo Saʻoloto Tutoʻatasi o Sāmoa | |
since 16 September 2025 | |
| Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Type | Head of government |
| Abbreviation | PM |
| Member of | |
| Seat | Apia |
| Nominator | Political parties |
| Appointer | O le Ao o le Malo |
| Term length | Five years, renewable |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Samoa |
| Precursor | Leader of Government Business |
| Inaugural holder | Fiamē Mataʻafa Faumuina Mulinuʻu II |
| Formation | 1 October 1959 |
| Deputy | Deputy Prime Minister of Samoa |
| Salary | US$78,000 annually |
| Website | www.samoagovt.ws |
| Constitution |
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The prime minister of the Independent State of Samoa (Samoan: Palemia o le Malo Tuto’atasi o Sāmoa) is the head of government of Samoa. The prime minister is a member of the Legislative Assembly, and is appointed by the O le Ao o le Malo (Head of State) for a five-year term. Since independence in 1962, a total of eight individuals have served as prime minister. The incumbent prime minister is Laʻauli Leuatea Schmidt, who assumed office on 16 September 2025. Schmidt also leads the Faʻatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party.