UN G-5 Salary in Havana, Cuba

What a locally recruited General Service (G-5) earns at the UN in Havana — the published local salary scale in USD, with pension and estimated take-home.

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G-5 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 14,561
Net · step 1
USD 16,381
Net · mid-step
USD 18,656
Net · top step
USD 10 steps Hardship C 1 Jan 2024

Net base salary range, before pension and insurance deductions.

G-5 salary scale — by step

Published General Service scale for Havana (effective 1 Jan 2024). Per year, in USD.

StepGrossNetStaff assessmentEst. take-home
Step 1USD 17,977USD 14,561USD 3,416USD 12,777
Step 2USD 18,538USD 15,016USD 3,522USD 13,176
Step 3USD 19,100USD 15,471USD 3,629USD 13,575
Step 4USD 19,662USD 15,926USD 3,736USD 13,975
Step 5USD 20,235USD 16,381USD 3,854USD 14,374
Step 6USD 20,826USD 16,836USD 3,990USD 14,773
Step 7USD 21,417USD 17,291USD 4,126USD 15,172
Step 8USD 22,008USD 17,746USD 4,262USD 15,572
Step 9USD 22,599USD 18,201USD 4,398USD 15,971
Step 10USD 23,190USD 18,656USD 4,534USD 16,370

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.

Your Take-Home in Cuba

An estimate for a UN post at Havana, Cuba — 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.

G-1 G-2 G-3 G-4 G-6 G-7 NO-A NO-B NO-C NO-D

UN jobs in Havana (3 open)

UNICEF Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (NO-2), FT, #0013772, Cuba- Havana, LACRUNICEF · NO-2 UNICEF Administrative Associate (G-6), FT, #00137729, Havana-Cuba, LACRUNICEF · G-6 WFP Programme Associate G6WFP · G6 View all UN jobs in Havana

Frequently asked

What is the G-5 salary at the UN in Havana?

A General Service G-5 at the UN in Havana, Cuba earns a net base salary from about USD 14,561 (step 1) to USD 18,656 (top step) per year, per the local salary scale effective 1 Jan 2024. Gross salary is higher; staff assessment and pension are deducted.

How is take-home pay calculated for a G-5 in Havana?

Take-home starts from the G-5 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.

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