UN P-4 Salary — Isiro, Democratic Republic of the Congo

What an internationally recruited Professional (P-4) 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-4 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 130,761
Net rem · step 1
USD 147,834
Net rem · mid
USD 164,897
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 86,027–USD 108,485), before hardship/danger allowances and pension.

P-4 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 86,027USD 44,734USD 130,761USD 111,726
Step 2USD 87,898USD 45,707USD 133,605USD 114,133
Step 3USD 89,771USD 46,681USD 136,452USD 116,543
Step 4USD 91,641USD 47,653USD 139,294USD 118,949
Step 5USD 93,513USD 48,627USD 142,140USD 121,358
Step 6USD 95,384USD 49,600USD 144,984USD 123,765
Step 7USD 97,259USD 50,575USD 147,834USD 126,177
Step 8USD 99,130USD 51,548USD 150,678USD 128,585
Step 9USD 101,002USD 52,521USD 153,523USD 130,993
Step 10USD 102,870USD 53,492USD 156,362USD 133,396
Step 11USD 104,746USD 54,468USD 159,214USD 135,810
Step 12USD 106,613USD 55,439USD 162,052USD 138,212
Step 13USD 108,485USD 56,412USD 164,897USD 140,621

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-4 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 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-1 P-2 P-3 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-4 salary at the UN in Isiro?

A Professional P-4 in Isiro, Democratic Republic of the Congo has a net base salary of about USD 86,027 (step 1) to USD 108,485 (top step). With the 52% post adjustment for this duty station, net remuneration is roughly USD 130,761 to USD 164,897 per year, before hardship, danger and other allowances.

How does post adjustment work for a P-4 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-4 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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