UN D-2 Salary in Moroni, Comoros

What an internationally recruited Director (D-2) 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-2 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 179,145
Net rem · step 1
USD 193,406
Net rem · mid
USD 211,229
Net rem · top step
USD Post adjustment +37% 10 steps Hardship H January 2026

Net remuneration = net base + 37% 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 37% post adjustment for Moroni. Per year, USD.

StepNet basePost adj (+37%)Net remunerationEst. take-home
Step 1USD 130,477USD 48,668USD 179,145USD 150,216
Step 2USD 133,072USD 49,636USD 182,708USD 153,183
Step 3USD 135,667USD 50,604USD 186,271USD 156,149
Step 4USD 138,265USD 51,573USD 189,838USD 159,120
Step 5USD 140,864USD 52,542USD 193,406USD 162,091
Step 6USD 143,460USD 53,511USD 196,971USD 165,059
Step 7USD 146,055USD 54,479USD 200,534USD 168,026
Step 8USD 148,654USD 55,448USD 204,102USD 170,997
Step 9USD 151,249USD 56,416USD 207,665USD 173,964
Step 10USD 153,845USD 57,384USD 211,229USD 176,932

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-2 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-2 salary at the UN in Moroni?

A Director D-2 in Moroni, Comoros has a net base salary of about USD 130,477 (step 1) to USD 153,845 (top step). With the 37% post adjustment for this duty station, net remuneration is roughly USD 178,753 to USD 210,768 per year, before hardship, danger and other allowances.

How does post adjustment work for a D-2 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-2 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.