UN D-2 Salary — Bouar, Central African Republic

What an internationally recruited Director (D-2) earns at the UN in Bouar — the global net base salary plus this duty station’s 46% post adjustment and the hardship, danger and non-family allowances on top.

The UN sets one post adjustment for Central African Republic rather than for each duty station, so this 46% multiplier — and the salary below — applies to Bouar exactly as it does to Bangui.

Hardship Category E Non-Family Duty Station Danger-Pay Location Post Adjustment % 46.2 Cost of living 42 (US=100) HDI Rank #191

D-2 salary — Bouar, 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 190,757
Net rem · step 1
USD 205,943
Net rem · mid
USD 224,921
Net rem · top step
USD Post adjustment +46% 10 steps Hardship E January 2026 Checked Oct 1, 2026 Danger-pay station Non-family

Net remuneration = net base + 46% post adjustment (net base USD 130,477–USD 153,845), before hardship/danger allowances and pension.

D-2 salary scale — by step

Global net base (un_scale), effective January 2026, with the 46% post adjustment for Bouar. Per year, USD.

StepNet basePost adj (+46%)Net remunerationEst. take-home
Step 1USD 130,477USD 60,280USD 190,757USD 161,538
Step 2USD 133,072USD 61,479USD 194,551USD 164,730
Step 3USD 135,667USD 62,678USD 198,345USD 167,922
Step 4USD 138,265USD 63,878USD 202,143USD 171,118
Step 5USD 140,864USD 65,079USD 205,943USD 174,315
Step 6USD 143,460USD 66,279USD 209,739USD 177,508
Step 7USD 146,055USD 67,477USD 213,532USD 180,700
Step 8USD 148,654USD 68,678USD 217,332USD 183,897
Step 9USD 151,249USD 69,877USD 221,126USD 187,089
Step 10USD 153,845USD 71,076USD 224,921USD 190,282

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 — Bouar

Allowances an internationally recruited D-2 may receive at this duty station. Annual USD unless noted.

Post adjustmentCost-of-living multiplier on net base+46%
Hardship allowanceICSC category EUSD 24,460
Mobility incentiveFrom the 2nd assignment onwardUSD 10,350 +
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 — Bouar, plus cost of living & relocation
Your Take-Home Pay — Central African Republic

An estimate in US dollars (USD) for a Professional (P / D) post at Bouar, Central African Republic.

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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 — Bouar

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

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

UN jobs — Bouar (9 open)

NRC Wash & Shelter Coordinator CAR BouarNRC · Unspecified NRC Monitoring, Evidence, Accountability and Learning Coordinator CAR BouarNRC · Unspecified NRC ICLA Coordinator CAR BouarNRC · Unspecified NRC Education Coordinator CAR BouarNRC · Unspecified NRC ICT Coordinator CAR BouarNRC · Unspecified View all UN jobs — Bouar

Frequently asked

What is the D-2 salary at the UN in Bouar?

A Director D-2 in Bouar, Central African Republic has a net base salary of about USD 130,477 (step 1) to USD 153,845 (top step). With the 46% post adjustment for this duty station, net remuneration is roughly USD 190,496 to USD 224,614 per year, before hardship, danger and other allowances.

How does post adjustment work for a D-2 in Bouar?

Post adjustment equalises purchasing power across duty stations. In Bouar it is about 46% of net base salary, added on top — so the same D-2 net base is worth more or less depending on the station’s cost of living.

Does Bouar qualify for UN danger pay?

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

Is Bouar a non-family duty station?

Yes. Dependants may not accompany staff in Bouar; 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 Bouar, 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 Bouar 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 — Bouar
These are UN common-system pay figures. The World Bank, IMF and NGOs and other non-UN employers posting here set their own pay — a role here does not guarantee these figures.

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