UN G-7 Salary in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

What a locally recruited General Service (G-7) earns at the UN in Kinshasa — the published local salary scale in USD, with pension and estimated take-home.

G-7 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 38,077
Net · step 1
USD 46,537
Net · mid-step
USD 54,997
Net · top step
USD 11 steps Hardship C

Net base salary range, before pension and insurance deductions.

G-7 salary scale — by step

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

StepGrossNetStaff assessmentEst. take-home
Step 1USD 48,753USD 38,077USD 10,676USD 33,342
Step 2USD 51,039USD 39,769USD 11,270USD 34,818
Step 3USD 53,326USD 41,461USD 11,865USD 36,295
Step 4USD 55,612USD 43,153USD 12,459USD 37,771
Step 5USD 57,899USD 44,845USD 13,054USD 39,247
Step 6USD 60,190USD 46,537USD 13,653USD 40,723
Step 7USD 62,540USD 48,229USD 14,311USD 42,197
Step 8USD 64,890USD 49,921USD 14,969USD 43,666
Step 9USD 67,240USD 51,613USD 15,627USD 45,135
Step 10USD 69,590USD 53,305USD 16,285USD 46,604
Step 11USD 71,940USD 54,997USD 16,943USD 48,073

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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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 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-7 salary at the UN in Kinshasa?

A General Service G-7 at the UN in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo earns a net base salary from about USD 38,077 (step 1) to USD 54,997 (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-7 in Kinshasa?

Take-home starts from the G-7 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.