UN P-2 Salary in Djibouti, Djibouti

What an internationally recruited Professional (P-2) earns at the UN in Djibouti — the global net base salary plus this duty station's 40% post adjustment and the hardship, danger and non-family allowances on top.

Hardship Category C Post Adjustment 40% Cost of living 50 (US=100) HDI Rank #175
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P-2 salary in Djibouti — 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 78,464
Net rem · step 1
USD 91,484
Net rem · mid
USD 104,496
Net rem · top step
USD Post adjustment +40% 13 steps Hardship C January 2026

Net remuneration = net base + 40% post adjustment (net base USD 56,046–USD 74,640), before hardship/danger allowances and pension.

P-2 salary scale — by step

Global net base (un_scale), effective January 2026, with the 40% post adjustment for Djibouti. Per year, USD.

StepNet basePost adj (+40%)Net remunerationEst. take-home
Step 1USD 56,046USD 22,418USD 78,464USD 66,496
Step 2USD 57,594USD 23,038USD 80,632USD 68,319
Step 3USD 59,142USD 23,657USD 82,799USD 70,142
Step 4USD 60,692USD 24,277USD 84,969USD 71,967
Step 5USD 62,243USD 24,897USD 87,140USD 73,791
Step 6USD 63,794USD 25,518USD 89,312USD 75,610
Step 7USD 65,346USD 26,138USD 91,484USD 77,429
Step 8USD 66,890USD 26,756USD 93,646USD 79,239
Step 9USD 68,441USD 27,376USD 95,817USD 81,058
Step 10USD 69,990USD 27,996USD 97,986USD 82,874
Step 11USD 71,540USD 28,616USD 100,156USD 84,691
Step 12USD 73,093USD 29,237USD 102,330USD 86,511
Step 13USD 74,640USD 29,856USD 104,496USD 88,325

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 in Djibouti

Allowances an internationally recruited P-2 may receive at this duty station. Annual USD unless noted.

Post adjustmentCost-of-living multiplier on net base+40%
Hardship allowanceICSC category CUSD 11,010
Mobility incentiveFrom the 2nd assignment onwardUSD 6,900 +
Danger paySecurity-risk designationNot a danger-pay station
Non-family allowanceWhen dependants may not accompany staffFamily duty station
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 for Djibouti — plus cost of living & relocation
Estimate Your Take-Home in Djibouti Beta

A simplified estimate for a UN post at Djibouti, Djibouti, 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.

Other Professional grades in Djibouti

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

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

UN jobs in Djibouti (1 open)

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Frequently asked

What is the P-2 salary at the UN in Djibouti?

A Professional P-2 in Djibouti, Djibouti has a net base salary of about USD 56,046 (step 1) to USD 74,640 (top step). With the 40% post adjustment for this duty station, net remuneration is roughly USD 78,464 to USD 104,496 per year, before hardship, danger and other allowances.

How does post adjustment work for a P-2 in Djibouti?

Post adjustment equalises purchasing power across duty stations. In Djibouti it is about 40% of net base salary, added on top — so the same P-2 net base is worth more or less depending on the station's cost of living.

What is the cost of living in Djibouti, Djibouti?

Everyday prices in Djibouti are roughly 50% of United States levels (World Bank price level index, US = 100). Post adjustment is designed to offset this.

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

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