UN FS-7 Salary — Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo

What an internationally recruited Field Service (FS-7) earns at the UN in Bunia — the global net base salary plus this duty station’s 52% post adjustment and the hardship, danger and non-family allowances on top.

The UN sets one post adjustment for Democratic Republic of the Congo rather than for each duty station, so this 52% multiplier — and the salary below — applies to Bunia exactly as it does to Kinshasa.

Hardship Category E Non-Family Duty Station Post Adjustment % 52 Cost of living 42 (US=100) HDI Rank #171

FS-7 salary — Bunia, at a glance

Internationally recruited Field Service (FS) — the UN’s worldwide FS scale plus this station’s post adjustment. Recruited locally? See the GS/NO local scale.

USD 130,001
Net rem · step 1
USD 147,986
Net rem · mid
USD 165,972
Net rem · top step
USD Post adjustment +52% 13 steps Hardship E January 2026 Checked Nov 9, 2026 Non-family

Net remuneration = net base + 52% post adjustment (net base USD 85,527–USD 109,192), before hardship/danger allowances and pension.

FS-7 salary scale — by step

Worldwide Field Service net base (UN OneHR), effective January 2026, with the 52% post adjustment for Bunia. Per year, USD.

StepNet basePost adj (+52%)Net remunerationEst. take-home
Step 1USD 85,527USD 44,474USD 130,001USD 111,083
Step 2USD 87,503USD 45,502USD 133,005USD 113,625
Step 3USD 89,478USD 46,529USD 136,007USD 116,166
Step 4USD 91,442USD 47,550USD 138,992USD 118,693
Step 5USD 93,413USD 48,575USD 141,988USD 121,229
Step 6USD 95,384USD 49,600USD 144,984USD 123,765
Step 7USD 97,359USD 50,627USD 147,986USD 126,306
Step 8USD 99,326USD 51,650USD 150,976USD 128,837
Step 9USD 101,300USD 52,676USD 153,976USD 131,377
Step 10USD 103,269USD 53,700USD 156,969USD 133,910
Step 11USD 105,242USD 54,726USD 159,968USD 136,448
Step 12USD 107,215USD 55,752USD 162,967USD 138,987
Step 13USD 109,192USD 56,780USD 165,972USD 141,531

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 — Bunia

Allowances an internationally recruited FS-7 may receive at this duty station. Annual USD unless noted.

Post adjustmentCost-of-living multiplier on net base+52%
Hardship allowanceICSC category EUSD 22,000
Mobility incentiveFrom the 2nd assignment onwardUSD 8,625 +
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 — Bunia, plus cost of living & relocation
Your Take-Home Pay — Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Field Service net base: UN OneHR scale effective January 2026. The pension line uses pensionable remuneration derived from the ICSC Professional scale (FS figures are no longer published).

* Health insurance is indicative only — real premiums vary by organization, plan (medical and dental are billed separately) and coverage option. The ~2.5% shown is a placeholder, not a quote.

Indicative estimate — excludes rental subsidy, education grant and settling-in. Professional (P/D) and Field Service (FS) pay is in US dollars; GS/NO on the local scale in local currency. For information only — not official advice.

Other Professional grades — Bunia

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

FS-1 FS-2 FS-3 FS-4 FS-5 FS-6

UN jobs — Bunia (18 open)

CRS Program Manager ICRS · Unspecified CRS Project Officer Sr - (Field Only)CRS · Unspecified CRS Project Officer Sr - (Field Only)CRS · Unspecified IOM Senior Field Security AssociateIOM · G-6 IOM Senior Supply Chain AssociateIOM · G-7 View all UN jobs — Bunia

Frequently asked

What is the FS-7 salary at the UN in Bunia?

A Field Service FS-7 in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo has a net base salary of about USD 85,527 (step 1) to USD 109,192 (top step). With the 52% post adjustment for this duty station, net remuneration is roughly USD 130,001 to USD 165,972 per year, before hardship, danger and other allowances.

How does post adjustment work for a FS-7 in Bunia?

Post adjustment equalises purchasing power across duty stations. In Bunia it is about 52% of net base salary, added on top — so the same FS-7 net base is worth more or less depending on the station’s cost of living.

Is Bunia a non-family duty station?

Yes. Dependants may not accompany staff in Bunia; 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 Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Everyday prices in Democratic Republic of the Congo are roughly 42% 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 Bunia is 122/100 (New York = 100) — net pay (base + post adjustment) stretches about 22% further here than in New York.

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

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