UN P-1 Salary in Bangui, Central African Republic

What an internationally recruited Professional (P-1) earns at the UN in Bangui — the global net base salary plus this duty station's 46% post adjustment and the hardship, danger and non-family allowances on top.

Hardship Category D Non-Family Duty Station Danger-Pay Location Post Adjustment 46.2% Cost of living 42 (US=100) HDI Rank #191
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P-1 salary in Bangui — 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 64,085
Net rem · step 1
USD 75,622
Net rem · mid
USD 87,160
Net rem · top step
USD Post adjustment +46% 13 steps Hardship D January 2026 Danger-pay station Non-family

Net remuneration = net base + 46% 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 46% post adjustment for Bangui. Per year, USD.

StepNet basePost adj (+46%)Net remunerationEst. take-home
Step 1USD 43,834USD 20,251USD 64,085USD 54,766
Step 2USD 45,150USD 20,859USD 66,009USD 56,395
Step 3USD 46,465USD 21,467USD 67,932USD 58,023
Step 4USD 47,780USD 22,074USD 69,854USD 59,651
Step 5USD 49,094USD 22,681USD 71,775USD 61,278
Step 6USD 50,412USD 23,290USD 73,702USD 62,909
Step 7USD 51,725USD 23,897USD 75,622USD 64,535
Step 8USD 53,041USD 24,505USD 77,546USD 66,164
Step 9USD 54,356USD 25,112USD 79,468USD 67,792
Step 10USD 55,673USD 25,721USD 81,394USD 69,423
Step 11USD 56,986USD 26,328USD 83,314USD 71,048
Step 12USD 58,300USD 26,935USD 85,235USD 72,675
Step 13USD 59,617USD 27,543USD 87,160USD 74,305

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 Bangui

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

Post adjustmentCost-of-living multiplier on net base+46%
Hardship allowanceICSC category DUSD 14,670
Mobility incentiveFrom the 2nd assignment onwardUSD 6,900 +
Danger paySecurity-risk designationUSD 19,740 (USD 1,645/mo)
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 Bangui — plus cost of living & relocation
Your Take-Home in Central African Republic

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

You must already have 5 years' continuous UN service to qualify, and it applies from your 2nd duty station onward. Paid for up to 5 years at any one station.
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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 Bangui

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 Bangui (17 open)

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Frequently asked

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

A Professional P-1 in Bangui, Central African Republic has a net base salary of about USD 43,834 (step 1) to USD 59,617 (top step). With the 46% post adjustment for this duty station, net remuneration is roughly USD 63,998 to USD 87,041 per year, before hardship, danger and other allowances.

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

Post adjustment equalises purchasing power across duty stations. In Bangui it is about 46% 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.

Does Bangui qualify for UN danger pay?

Yes. Internationally recruited staff in Bangui may receive danger pay of about $1,645/month on top of salary and post adjustment.

Is Bangui a non-family duty station?

Yes. Dependants may not accompany staff in Bangui; 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 Bangui, Central African Republic?

Everyday prices in Central African Republic are roughly 42% 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 Bangui is 117/100 (New York = 100) — net pay (base + post adjustment) stretches about 17% further here than in New York.

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

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