UN G-4 Salary in Havana, Cuba

What a locally recruited General Service (G-4) earns at the UN in Havana — the published local salary scale in USD, with pension and estimated take-home.

G-4 salary in Havana — at a glance

Locally recruited General Service (GS), paid on the local scale in USD — no post adjustment or hardship allowance. Internationally recruited? See the P/D estimate.

USD 12,550
Net · step 1
USD 14,122
Net · mid-step
USD 16,087
Net · top step
USD 10 steps Hardship C

Net base salary range, before pension and insurance deductions.

G-4 salary scale — by step

Published General Service scale for Havana. Per year, in USD.

StepGrossNetStaff assessmentEst. take-home
Step 1USD 15,494USD 12,550USD 2,944USD 11,012
Step 2USD 15,979USD 12,943USD 3,036USD 11,357
Step 3USD 16,464USD 13,336USD 3,128USD 11,702
Step 4USD 16,949USD 13,729USD 3,220USD 12,047
Step 5USD 17,435USD 14,122USD 3,313USD 12,392
Step 6USD 17,920USD 14,515USD 3,405USD 12,737
Step 7USD 18,405USD 14,908USD 3,497USD 13,081
Step 8USD 18,890USD 15,301USD 3,589USD 13,426
Step 9USD 19,375USD 15,694USD 3,681USD 13,771
Step 10USD 19,860USD 16,087USD 3,773USD 14,116

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.

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A simplified estimate for a UN post at Havana, Cuba, 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.

See all allowances & benefits for Havana — cost of living, dependency & language allowances & more

Other local (GS/NO) grades in Havana

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

Frequently asked

What is the G-4 salary at the UN in Havana?

A General Service G-4 at the UN in Havana, Cuba earns a net base salary from about USD 12,550 (step 1) to USD 16,087 (top step) per year, per the local salary scale. Gross salary is higher; staff assessment and pension are deducted.

How is take-home pay calculated for a G-4 in Havana?

Take-home starts from the G-4 net salary, minus a 7.9% UNJSPF pension contribution and staff medical insurance, plus danger pay where the duty station is designated. Post adjustment and hardship allowances do not apply to locally recruited GS/NO staff.

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