UN D-1 Salary in Moroni, Comoros

What an internationally recruited Director (D-1) earns at the UN in Moroni — the global net base salary plus this duty station's 37% post adjustment and the hardship, danger and non-family allowances on top.

D-1 salary in Moroni — 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 161,949
Net rem · step 1
USD 180,733
Net rem · mid
USD 199,511
Net rem · top step
USD Post adjustment +37% 13 steps Hardship H January 2026

Net remuneration = net base + 37% post adjustment (net base USD 117,953–USD 145,310), before hardship/danger allowances and pension.

D-1 salary scale — by step

Global net base (un_scale), effective January 2026, with the 37% post adjustment for Moroni. Per year, USD.

StepNet basePost adj (+37%)Net remunerationEst. take-home
Step 1USD 117,953USD 43,996USD 161,949USD 135,897
Step 2USD 120,232USD 44,847USD 165,079USD 138,503
Step 3USD 122,516USD 45,698USD 168,214USD 141,114
Step 4USD 124,798USD 46,550USD 171,348USD 143,723
Step 5USD 127,071USD 47,397USD 174,468USD 146,322
Step 6USD 129,354USD 48,249USD 177,603USD 148,932
Step 7USD 131,634USD 49,099USD 180,733USD 151,538
Step 8USD 133,911USD 49,949USD 183,860USD 154,142
Step 9USD 136,194USD 50,800USD 186,994USD 156,752
Step 10USD 138,472USD 51,650USD 190,122USD 159,356
Step 11USD 140,752USD 52,500USD 193,252USD 161,963
Step 12USD 143,028USD 53,349USD 196,377USD 164,565
Step 13USD 145,310USD 54,201USD 199,511USD 167,174

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 Moroni

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

Post adjustmentCost-of-living multiplier on net base+37%
Hardship allowanceICSC category H — no hardship elementNot applicable
Mobility incentiveFrom the 2nd assignment onwardNot at H (HQ) stations
Danger paySecurity-risk designationNot a danger-pay station
Non-family allowanceWhen dependants may not accompany staffFamily duty station
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 Moroni — plus cost of living & relocation
Estimate Your Take-Home in Comoros Beta

A simplified estimate for a UN post at Moroni, Comoros, on live ICSC figures — 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 Moroni

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

Frequently asked

What is the D-1 salary at the UN in Moroni?

A Director D-1 in Moroni, Comoros has a net base salary of about USD 117,953 (step 1) to USD 145,310 (top step). With the 37% post adjustment for this duty station, net remuneration is roughly USD 161,596 to USD 199,075 per year, before hardship, danger and other allowances.

How does post adjustment work for a D-1 in Moroni?

Post adjustment equalises purchasing power across duty stations. In Moroni it is about 37% of net base salary, added on top — so the same D-1 net base is worth more or less depending on the station's cost of living.

What is the cost of living in Moroni, Comoros?

Everyday prices in Comoros are roughly 58% of United States levels (World Bank price level index, US = 100). Post adjustment is designed to offset this.

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