G-1 salary in Yaounde — at a glance
Locally recruited General Service (GS), paid on the local scale in CFA — no post adjustment or hardship allowance. Internationally recruited? See the P/D estimate.
Net base salary range, before pension and insurance deductions.
G-1 salary scale — by step
Published General Service scale for Yaounde (effective 1 Jan 2021). Per year, in CFA.
| Step | Gross | Net | Staff assessment | Est. take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | CFA 5,286,000 | CFA 4,282,000 | CFA 1,004,000 | CFA 3,757,119 |
| Step 2 | CFA 5,622,000 | CFA 4,554,000 | CFA 1,068,000 | CFA 3,995,854 |
| Step 3 | CFA 5,958,000 | CFA 4,826,000 | CFA 1,132,000 | CFA 4,234,589 |
| Step 4 | CFA 6,294,000 | CFA 5,098,000 | CFA 1,196,000 | CFA 4,473,245 |
| Step 5 | CFA 6,630,000 | CFA 5,370,000 | CFA 1,260,000 | CFA 4,711,901 |
| Step 6 | CFA 6,965,000 | CFA 5,642,000 | CFA 1,323,000 | CFA 4,950,636 |
| Step 7 | CFA 7,301,000 | CFA 5,914,000 | CFA 1,387,000 | CFA 5,189,292 |
| Step 8 | CFA 7,637,000 | CFA 6,186,000 | CFA 1,451,000 | CFA 5,428,027 |
| Step 9 | CFA 7,973,000 | CFA 6,458,000 | CFA 1,515,000 | CFA 5,666,683 |
| Step 10 | CFA 8,309,000 | CFA 6,730,000 | CFA 1,579,000 | CFA 5,905,339 |
| Step 11 | CFA 8,644,000 | CFA 7,002,000 | CFA 1,642,000 | CFA 6,144,074 |
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.
An estimate for a UN post at Yaounde, Cameroon — for internationally recruited staff (Professional P / D, in US dollars) or locally recruited staff (General Service / National Officer, local scale).
* Health insurance is indicative only — real premiums vary by organization, plan (medical and dental are billed separately) and coverage option. The ~2.5% shown is a placeholder, not a quote.
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 local (GS/NO) grades in Yaounde
Same duty station, different grade — see the full scale for each.
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Frequently asked
What is the G-1 salary at the UN in Yaounde?
A General Service G-1 at the UN in Yaounde, Cameroon earns a net base salary from about CFA 4,282,000 (step 1) to CFA 7,002,000 (top step) per year, per the local salary scale effective 1 Jan 2021. Gross salary is higher; staff assessment and pension are deducted.
How is take-home pay calculated for a G-1 in Yaounde?
Take-home starts from the G-1 net salary, minus a 7.9% UNJSPF pension contribution and staff medical insurance, plus danger pay where the duty station is designated. Post adjustment and hardship allowances do not apply to locally recruited GS/NO staff.
What is the cost of living in Yaounde, Cameroon?
Everyday prices in Cameroon are roughly 34% of United States levels (World Bank price level index, US = 100). For internationally recruited (P/D) staff, our Real UN Purchasing Power estimate for Yaounde is 119/100 (New York = 100) — net pay (base + post adjustment) stretches about 19% further here than in New York.
See the Real UN Purchasing Power for Yaounde