UN P-1 Salary in Tindouf, Algeria

What an internationally recruited Professional (P-1) earns at the UN in Tindouf — the global net base salary plus this duty station's 44% post adjustment and the hardship, danger and non-family allowances on top.

The UN sets one post adjustment for Algeria rather than for each duty station, so this 44% multiplier — and the salary below — applies to Tindouf exactly as it does to Algiers.

Hardship Category E Non-Family Duty Station Post Adjustment 44.4% Cost of living 33 (US=100) HDI Rank #96

P-1 salary in Tindouf — at a glance

Internationally recruited Professional & Director (P/D) — the global USD scale plus this station's post adjustment. Recruited locally? See the GS/NO local scale.

USD 63,296
Net rem · step 1
USD 74,691
Net rem · mid
USD 86,087
Net rem · top step
USD Post adjustment +44% 13 steps Hardship E January 2026 Checked 1 Sep 2026 Non-family

Net remuneration = net base + 44% post adjustment (net base USD 43,834–USD 59,617), before hardship/danger allowances and pension.

P-1 salary scale — by step

Global net base (un_scale), effective January 2026, with the 44% post adjustment for Tindouf. Per year, USD.

StepNet basePost adj (+44%)Net remunerationEst. take-home
Step 1USD 43,834USD 19,462USD 63,296USD 53,997
Step 2USD 45,150USD 20,047USD 65,197USD 55,603
Step 3USD 46,465USD 20,630USD 67,095USD 57,208
Step 4USD 47,780USD 21,214USD 68,994USD 58,812
Step 5USD 49,094USD 21,798USD 70,892USD 60,416
Step 6USD 50,412USD 22,383USD 72,795USD 62,025
Step 7USD 51,725USD 22,966USD 74,691USD 63,627
Step 8USD 53,041USD 23,550USD 76,591USD 65,233
Step 9USD 54,356USD 24,134USD 78,490USD 66,838
Step 10USD 55,673USD 24,719USD 80,392USD 68,446
Step 11USD 56,986USD 25,302USD 82,288USD 70,048
Step 12USD 58,300USD 25,885USD 84,185USD 71,652
Step 13USD 59,617USD 26,470USD 86,087USD 73,259

Est. take-home deducts a 7.9% UNJSPF pension and an indicative 2.5% medical premium. Indicative — the estimator below computes single/dependency rates and your exact deductions.

On top of base salary in Tindouf

Allowances an internationally recruited P-1 may receive at this duty station. Annual USD unless noted.

Post adjustmentCost-of-living multiplier on net base+44%
Hardship allowanceICSC category EUSD 18,340
Mobility incentiveFrom the 2nd assignment onwardUSD 6,900 +
Danger paySecurity-risk designationNot a danger-pay station
Non-family allowanceWhen dependants may not accompany staffUSD 19,800 / USD 7,500 single
Spouse / single-parent allowanceDependent spouse, or first child if a single parent+6% of net remuneration
Child allowancePer dependent child (flat rate)USD 2,929 / child
See these allowances explained in full for Tindouf — plus cost of living & relocation
Your Take-Home in Algeria

An estimate for a UN post at Tindouf, Algeria — for internationally recruited staff (Professional P / D, in US dollars) or locally recruited staff (General Service / National Officer, local scale).

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Indicative estimate — excludes rental subsidy, education grant and settling-in. Professional (P/D) pay is in US dollars; GS/NO on the local scale in local currency. For information only — not official advice.

Other Professional grades in Tindouf

Same duty station, different grade — see the full scale for each.

P-2 P-3 P-4 P-5 D-1 D-2

UN jobs in Tindouf (1 open)

UNICEF Enumerators / Interviewers / Note Takers – Data Collection for School Management and Early Warning System (EWS) Pilot, Tindouf, Algeria, Education Section, 3 months, Office based (National consultants only)UNICEF · Unspecified View all UN jobs in Tindouf

Frequently asked

What is the P-1 salary at the UN in Tindouf?

A Professional P-1 in Tindouf, Algeria has a net base salary of about USD 43,834 (step 1) to USD 59,617 (top step). With the 44% post adjustment for this duty station, net remuneration is roughly USD 63,121 to USD 85,848 per year, before hardship, danger and other allowances.

How does post adjustment work for a P-1 in Tindouf?

Post adjustment equalises purchasing power across duty stations. In Tindouf it is about 44% of net base salary, added on top — so the same P-1 net base is worth more or less depending on the station's cost of living.

Is Tindouf a non-family duty station?

Yes. Dependants may not accompany staff in Tindouf; internationally recruited staff receive an additional non-family allowance (about $19,800/year with eligible dependants, $7,500 without).

What is the cost of living in Tindouf, Algeria?

Everyday prices in Algeria are roughly 33% of United States levels (World Bank price level index, US = 100). Post adjustment is designed to offset this. For internationally recruited (P/D) staff, our Real UN Purchasing Power estimate for Tindouf is 124/100 (New York = 100) — net pay (base + post adjustment) stretches about 24% further here than in New York.

See the Real UN Purchasing Power for Tindouf
These are UN common-system pay figures. The World Bank, IMF and NGOs and other non-UN employers posting in Tindouf set their own pay — a role here does not guarantee these figures.

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