Estimated net salary per month
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- Per year
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- Net base salary
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- Post adjustment
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Not included: hardship and danger pay, non-family allowance, dependency allowances, education grant, rest & recuperation. In the field, these often add 15 to 40% to the amount shown.
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Which grade for which profile?
| P-1 / P-2 | Entry level to 2 years of experience (P-2: often 2 years minimum + master's) |
|---|---|
| P-3 | 5 years of experience: programme officer, specialist |
| P-4 | 7 years: programme manager, head of field office |
| P-5 | 10 years: chief of section, deputy representative |
| D-1 / D-2 | 15 years or more: director, country representative |
What about NGOs?
NGOs have no common scale: each organization has its own grid (often published in the vacancy or shared at interview). To compare, look at gross or net pay, risk allowance, housing, R&R, insurance and contract length, then compare with the amount above for a post of similar level.
Sources: International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) net salary scale as of 1 January 2026 and post adjustment multipliers as of 1 October 2026. Intermediate steps are estimated. Only the organization's offer letter is binding. ICSC