UN FS-3 Salary — Bangui, Central African Republic

What an internationally recruited Field Service (FS-3) 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

FS-3 salary — Bangui, at a glance

Internationally recruited Field Service (FS) — the UN’s worldwide FS scale plus this station’s post adjustment. Recruited locally? See the GS/NO local scale.

USD 71,243
Net rem · step 1
USD 80,827
Net rem · mid
USD 90,404
Net rem · top step
USD Post adjustment +46% 13 steps Hardship D January 2026 Checked Nov 9, 2026 Danger-pay station Non-family

Net remuneration = net base + 46% post adjustment (net base USD 48,730–USD 61,836), before hardship/danger allowances and pension.

FS-3 salary scale — by step

Worldwide Field Service net base (UN OneHR), effective January 2026, with the 46% post adjustment for Bangui. Per year, USD.

StepNet basePost adj (+46%)Net remunerationEst. take-home
Step 1USD 48,730USD 22,513USD 71,243USD 60,827
Step 2USD 49,829USD 23,021USD 72,850USD 62,188
Step 3USD 50,918USD 23,524USD 74,442USD 63,536
Step 4USD 52,007USD 24,027USD 76,034USD 64,884
Step 5USD 53,097USD 24,531USD 77,628USD 66,233
Step 6USD 54,194USD 25,038USD 79,232USD 67,592
Step 7USD 55,285USD 25,542USD 80,827USD 68,942
Step 8USD 56,376USD 26,046USD 82,422USD 70,293
Step 9USD 57,471USD 26,552USD 84,023USD 71,648
Step 10USD 58,555USD 27,052USD 85,607USD 72,990
Step 11USD 59,646USD 27,556USD 87,202USD 74,341
Step 12USD 60,743USD 28,063USD 88,806USD 75,699
Step 13USD 61,836USD 28,568USD 90,404USD 77,051

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 — Bangui

Allowances an internationally recruited FS-3 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 — Bangui, plus cost of living & relocation
Your Take-Home Pay — 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).

{{ unmatched }} is not a UN salary grade, so the figures below are not for it — the calculator has fallen back to its default. Pick a grade above, or see contract types and what they pay.
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.
Net remuneration (base + post adj.)
{{ money((netBase + postAdj) / divisor) }} / {{ periodWord }}
Gross base salary{{ money(grossBase / divisor) }}
Staff assessment (internal tax)− {{ money(staffAssessment / divisor) }}
Net base salary{{ money(netBase / divisor) }}
Post adjustment ({{ station.multiplier }}%)+ {{ money(postAdj / divisor) }}
Net remuneration{{ money((netBase + postAdj) / divisor) }}
Spouse allowance (6%)+ {{ money(spouseAllow / divisor) }}
Single-parent allowance (6%)+ {{ money(singleParentAllow / divisor) }}
Hardship allowance (cat {{ station.hardship }})+ {{ money(hardshipAllow / divisor) }}
Danger pay+ {{ money(dangerAllow / divisor) }}
Non-family allowance+ {{ money(nonFamilyAllow / divisor) }}
Mobility allowance ({{ assignments }} assignments)+ {{ money(mobilityAllow / divisor) }}
Child allowance ({{ children }})+ {{ money(childAllow / divisor) }}
Secondary dependant+ {{ money(secondaryAllow / divisor) }}
Pension contribution (7.9%)− {{ money(pension / divisor) }}
Health insurance *− {{ money(medical / divisor) }}
Estimated take-home{{ money(takeHome / divisor) }}
Field Service net base: UN OneHR scale effective January 2026. The pension line uses pensionable remuneration derived from the ICSC Professional scale (FS figures are no longer published).
Net salary (local scale)
{{ localMoney(gsNet / divisor) }} / {{ periodWord }}
{{ gsLoading ? LOADING : '' }}
On the local GS/NO scale, in CFA, for {{ gDisp(gsGradeLabel) }}, {{ stepLabel(gsStep) }} (locally recruited staff). No post adjustment. Dependency & language allowances are <b>additional</b>.

* 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) and Field Service (FS) pay is in US dollars; GS/NO on the local scale in local currency. For information only — not official advice.

Other Professional grades — Bangui

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

FS-1 FS-2 FS-4 FS-5 FS-6 FS-7

UN jobs — Bangui (13 open)

MINUSCA Technicien de maintenance (Bien-être)MINUSCA · CON MINUSCA Assistant(e) d’équipeMINUSCA · CON UNCTAD INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICER (Temporary Job Opening)UNCTAD · P-3 MINUSCA Assistant(e) de piste aéronautiqueMINUSCA · CON MINUSCA Enseignant(e) de LanguesMINUSCA · CON View all UN jobs — Bangui

Frequently asked

What is the FS-3 salary at the UN in Bangui?

A Field Service FS-3 in Bangui, Central African Republic has a net base salary of about USD 48,730 (step 1) to USD 61,836 (top step). With the 46% post adjustment for this duty station, net remuneration is roughly USD 71,146 to USD 90,281 per year, before hardship, danger and other allowances.

How does post adjustment work for a FS-3 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 FS-3 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 — Bangui
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.

Salary & Benefits Tools

Pay Stack calculatorThe full take-home tool — any duty station, every allowance, built layer by layer UN salary scales by grade Post adjustment explained UN contracts & grade levels
Advertisement