UN P-1 Salary — Isiro, Democratic Republic of the Congo

What an internationally recruited Professional (P-1) earns at the UN in Isiro — 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 Isiro exactly as it does to Kinshasa.

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

P-1 salary — Isiro, 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 66,628
Net rem · step 1
USD 78,622
Net rem · mid
USD 90,618
Net rem · top step
USD Post adjustment +52% 13 steps Hardship E January 2026 Checked Sep 1, 2026 Danger-pay station Non-family

Net remuneration = net base + 52% post adjustment (net base USD 43,834–USD 59,617), before hardship/danger allowances and pension.

P-1 salary scale — by step

Global net base (un_scale), effective January 2026, with the 52% post adjustment for Isiro. Per year, USD.

StepNet basePost adj (+52%)Net remunerationEst. take-home
Step 1USD 43,834USD 22,794USD 66,628USD 57,245
Step 2USD 45,150USD 23,478USD 68,628USD 58,948
Step 3USD 46,465USD 24,162USD 70,627USD 60,651
Step 4USD 47,780USD 24,846USD 72,626USD 62,353
Step 5USD 49,094USD 25,529USD 74,623USD 64,054
Step 6USD 50,412USD 26,214USD 76,626USD 65,760
Step 7USD 51,725USD 26,897USD 78,622USD 67,460
Step 8USD 53,041USD 27,581USD 80,622USD 69,163
Step 9USD 54,356USD 28,265USD 82,621USD 70,866
Step 10USD 55,673USD 28,950USD 84,623USD 72,571
Step 11USD 56,986USD 29,633USD 86,619USD 74,270
Step 12USD 58,300USD 30,316USD 88,616USD 75,972
Step 13USD 59,617USD 31,001USD 90,618USD 77,677

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 — Isiro

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

Post adjustmentCost-of-living multiplier on net base+52%
Hardship allowanceICSC category EUSD 18,340
Mobility incentiveFrom the 2nd assignment onwardUSD 6,900 +
Danger paySecurity-risk designationUSD 19,740 (USD 1,645/mo)
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 — Isiro, plus cost of living & relocation
Your Take-Home Pay — Democratic Republic of the Congo

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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 — Isiro

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

P-2 P-3 P-4 P-5 D-1 D-2

UN jobs — Isiro (2 open)

UNDSS FIELD SECURITY ASSOCIATEUNDSS · G-6 UNICEF Security Associate, G-6, TA (6 Months), #138455, Isiro, Democratic Republic of Congo - WCARUNICEF · G-6 View all UN jobs — Isiro

Frequently asked

What is the P-1 salary at the UN in Isiro?

A Professional P-1 in Isiro, Democratic Republic of the Congo has a net base salary of about USD 43,834 (step 1) to USD 59,617 (top step). With the 52% post adjustment for this duty station, net remuneration is roughly USD 66,628 to USD 90,618 per year, before hardship, danger and other allowances.

How does post adjustment work for a P-1 in Isiro?

Post adjustment equalises purchasing power across duty stations. In Isiro it is about 52% of net base salary, added on top — so the same P-1 net base is worth more or less depending on the station’s cost of living.

Does Isiro qualify for UN danger pay?

Yes. Internationally recruited staff in Isiro may receive danger pay of about $1,645/month on top of salary and post adjustment.

Is Isiro a non-family duty station?

Yes. Dependants may not accompany staff in Isiro; 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 Isiro, 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 Isiro 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 — Isiro
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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