UN D-2 Salary in N'Djamena, Chad

What an internationally recruited Director (D-2) earns at the UN in N'Djamena — the global net base salary plus this duty station's 43% post adjustment and the hardship, danger and non-family allowances on top.

Hardship Category D Non-Family Duty Station Post Adjustment 42.5% Cost of living 35 (US=100) HDI Rank #190
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D-2 salary in N'Djamena — 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 185,930
Net rem · step 1
USD 200,731
Net rem · mid
USD 219,229
Net rem · top step
USD Post adjustment +43% 10 steps Hardship D January 2026 Non-family

Net remuneration = net base + 43% 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 43% post adjustment for N'Djamena. Per year, USD.

StepNet basePost adj (+43%)Net remunerationEst. take-home
Step 1USD 130,477USD 55,453USD 185,930USD 156,831
Step 2USD 133,072USD 56,556USD 189,628USD 159,929
Step 3USD 135,667USD 57,658USD 193,325USD 163,028
Step 4USD 138,265USD 58,763USD 197,028USD 166,130
Step 5USD 140,864USD 59,867USD 200,731USD 169,233
Step 6USD 143,460USD 60,971USD 204,431USD 172,332
Step 7USD 146,055USD 62,073USD 208,128USD 175,431
Step 8USD 148,654USD 63,178USD 211,832USD 178,534
Step 9USD 151,249USD 64,281USD 215,530USD 181,633
Step 10USD 153,845USD 65,384USD 219,229USD 184,732

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 N'Djamena

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

Post adjustmentCost-of-living multiplier on net base+43%
Hardship allowanceICSC category DUSD 19,550
Mobility incentiveFrom the 2nd assignment onwardUSD 10,350 +
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 N'Djamena — plus cost of living & relocation
Your Take-Home in Chad

An estimate for a UN post at N'Djamena, Chad — 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 N'Djamena

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 in N'Djamena (18 open)

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Frequently asked

What is the D-2 salary at the UN in N'Djamena?

A Director D-2 in N'Djamena, Chad has a net base salary of about USD 130,477 (step 1) to USD 153,845 (top step). With the 43% post adjustment for this duty station, net remuneration is roughly USD 186,582 to USD 219,998 per year, before hardship, danger and other allowances.

How does post adjustment work for a D-2 in N'Djamena?

Post adjustment equalises purchasing power across duty stations. In N'Djamena it is about 43% 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.

Is N'Djamena a non-family duty station?

Yes. Dependants may not accompany staff in N'Djamena; 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 N'Djamena, Chad?

Everyday prices in Chad are roughly 35% 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 N'Djamena is 120/100 (New York = 100) — net pay (base + post adjustment) stretches about 20% further here than in New York.

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

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