ImpactRoles salary tools
UN international staff salary calculator
Estimate Professional and Director compensation, post adjustment, location allowances, pension, insurance and settling-in benefits.
What this estimate includes
The estimate combines the current ICSC net base and pensionable-remuneration scales with duty-station post adjustment, dependency, hardship, danger-pay, non-family and mobility reference data. Optional insurance calculations follow UNDP's July 2026 rates.
ImpactRoles is independent of the UN and UNDP. This calculator is for planning only and is not an official payroll statement or offer of employment.
Important limits
- • Insurance providers may differ between organisations
- • Education grants and rental subsidies are not included
- • Assignment eligibility must be confirmed by HR
- • Allowances and post-adjustment rates change frequently
- • Personal taxes and exchange-rate changes are not included
International salary questions
Which international UN grades are covered?
The calculator includes Professional, Director and higher international grades present in the UNDP reference dataset, including P-1 through P-7, D-1, D-2, ASG, USG and ADM. The current common-system ICSC scale directly publishes P-1 through P-5, D-1, D-2, ASG and USG.
What is post adjustment?
Post adjustment is a duty-station-specific amount added to net base salary to help equalise purchasing power across locations. The calculator applies the published percentage for the selected duty station.
Are hardship, danger pay and non-family allowances included?
Yes, when the selected duty station is eligible. The amount depends on the location classification, grade and whether the staff member has eligible dependants.
Is the settling-in amount guaranteed?
No. It is a planning estimate based on contract type, recruitment location, DSA, family status and relocation reference amounts. Actual eligibility and payment are determined by the employing organisation.