UN G-6 Salary in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

What a locally recruited General Service (G-6) earns at the UN in Kinshasa — the published local salary scale in USD, with pension and estimated take-home.

G-6 salary in Kinshasa — 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 30,708
Net · step 1
USD 37,533
Net · mid-step
USD 44,358
Net · top step
USD 11 steps Hardship C

Net base salary range, before pension and insurance deductions.

G-6 salary scale — by step

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

StepGrossNetStaff assessmentEst. take-home
Step 1USD 38,842USD 30,708USD 8,134USD 26,914
Step 2USD 40,639USD 32,073USD 8,566USD 28,104
Step 3USD 42,484USD 33,438USD 9,046USD 29,295
Step 4USD 44,328USD 34,803USD 9,525USD 30,486
Step 5USD 46,173USD 36,168USD 10,005USD 31,677
Step 6USD 48,018USD 37,533USD 10,485USD 32,868
Step 7USD 49,862USD 38,898USD 10,964USD 34,059
Step 8USD 51,707USD 40,263USD 11,444USD 35,249
Step 9USD 53,551USD 41,628USD 11,923USD 36,440
Step 10USD 55,396USD 42,993USD 12,403USD 37,631
Step 11USD 57,241USD 44,358USD 12,883USD 38,822

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.

Estimate Your Take-Home in Democratic Republic of the Congo Beta

A simplified estimate for a UN post at Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 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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See all allowances & benefits for Kinshasa — cost of living, dependency & language allowances & more

Other local (GS/NO) grades in Kinshasa

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

Frequently asked

What is the G-6 salary at the UN in Kinshasa?

A General Service G-6 at the UN in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo earns a net base salary from about USD 30,708 (step 1) to USD 44,358 (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-6 in Kinshasa?

Take-home starts from the G-6 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.

What is the cost of living in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Everyday prices in Democratic Republic of the Congo are roughly 35% of United States levels (World Bank price level index, US = 100).

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