| Cover | Apr. 01, 2021 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 1, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING PLC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001477294 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | X0 |
| Entity File Number | 001-34652 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-1386780 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 529 Pleasant Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Attleboro |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 02703 |
| Entity Address, Country | US |
| City Area Code | +1(508) |
| Local Phone Number | 236 3800 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Ordinary Shares - nominal value €0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | ST |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
