G-3 salary in Djibouti — at a glance
Locally recruited General Service (GS), paid on the local scale in DJF — no post adjustment or hardship allowance. Internationally recruited? See the P/D estimate.
Net base salary range, before pension and insurance deductions.
G-3 salary scale — by step
Published General Service scale for Djibouti (effective 1 Jan 2024). Per year, in DJF.
| Step | Gross | Net | Staff assessment | Est. take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | DJF 2,465,000 | DJF 1,997,000 | DJF 468,000 | DJF 1,752,340 |
| Step 2 | DJF 2,599,000 | DJF 2,105,000 | DJF 494,000 | DJF 1,847,212 |
| Step 3 | DJF 2,732,000 | DJF 2,213,000 | DJF 519,000 | DJF 1,941,926 |
| Step 4 | DJF 2,865,000 | DJF 2,321,000 | DJF 544,000 | DJF 2,036,640 |
| Step 5 | DJF 2,999,000 | DJF 2,429,000 | DJF 570,000 | DJF 2,131,354 |
| Step 6 | DJF 3,132,000 | DJF 2,537,000 | DJF 595,000 | DJF 2,226,147 |
| Step 7 | DJF 3,265,000 | DJF 2,645,000 | DJF 620,000 | DJF 2,320,861 |
| Step 8 | DJF 3,399,000 | DJF 2,753,000 | DJF 646,000 | DJF 2,415,575 |
| Step 9 | DJF 3,532,000 | DJF 2,861,000 | DJF 671,000 | DJF 2,510,368 |
| Step 10 | DJF 3,672,000 | DJF 2,969,000 | DJF 703,000 | DJF 2,605,161 |
| Step 11 | DJF 3,812,000 | DJF 3,077,000 | DJF 735,000 | DJF 2,699,875 |
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.
An estimate for a UN post at Djibouti, Djibouti — for internationally recruited staff (Professional P / D, in US dollars) or locally recruited staff (General Service / National Officer, local scale).
* 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) pay is in US dollars; GS/NO on the local scale in local currency. For information only — not official advice.
Other local (GS/NO) grades in Djibouti
Same duty station, different grade — see the full scale for each.
UN jobs in Djibouti (12 open)
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Frequently asked
What is the G-3 salary at the UN in Djibouti?
A General Service G-3 at the UN in Djibouti, Djibouti earns a net base salary from about DJF 1,997,000 (step 1) to DJF 3,077,000 (top step) per year, per the local salary scale effective 1 Jan 2024. Gross salary is higher; staff assessment and pension are deducted.
How is take-home pay calculated for a G-3 in Djibouti?
Take-home starts from the G-3 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 Djibouti, Djibouti?
Everyday prices in Djibouti are roughly 46% of United States levels (World Bank price level index, US = 100). For internationally recruited (P/D) staff, our Real UN Purchasing Power estimate for Djibouti is 109/100 (New York = 100) — net pay (base + post adjustment) stretches about 9% further here than in New York.
See the Real UN Purchasing Power for Djibouti