G-2 salary — Budapest, at a glance
Locally recruited General Service (GS), paid on the local scale in HUF — no post adjustment or hardship allowance. Internationally recruited? See the P/D estimate.
Net base salary range, before pension and insurance deductions.
G-2 salary scale — by step
Published General Service scale for Budapest (effective 1 Oct 2025). Per year, in HUF.
| Step | Gross | Net | Staff assessment | Est. take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | HUF 7,482,000 | HUF 6,049,000 | HUF 1,433,000 | HUF 5,307,645 |
| Step 2 | HUF 7,753,000 | HUF 6,258,000 | HUF 1,495,000 | HUF 5,491,038 |
| Step 3 | HUF 8,025,000 | HUF 6,467,000 | HUF 1,558,000 | HUF 5,674,510 |
| Step 4 | HUF 8,296,000 | HUF 6,676,000 | HUF 1,620,000 | HUF 5,857,903 |
| Step 5 | HUF 8,568,000 | HUF 6,885,000 | HUF 1,683,000 | HUF 6,041,296 |
| Step 6 | HUF 8,839,000 | HUF 7,094,000 | HUF 1,745,000 | HUF 6,224,847 |
| Step 7 | HUF 9,110,000 | HUF 7,303,000 | HUF 1,807,000 | HUF 6,408,240 |
| Step 8 | HUF 9,382,000 | HUF 7,512,000 | HUF 1,870,000 | HUF 6,591,633 |
| Step 9 | HUF 9,653,000 | HUF 7,721,000 | HUF 1,932,000 | HUF 6,775,105 |
| Step 10 | HUF 9,925,000 | HUF 7,930,000 | HUF 1,995,000 | HUF 6,958,577 |
| Step 11 | HUF 10,196,000 | HUF 8,139,000 | HUF 2,057,000 | HUF 7,142,049 |
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 Budapest, Hungary — 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 — Budapest
Same duty station, different grade — see the full scale for each.
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Frequently asked
What is the G-2 salary at the UN in Budapest?
A General Service G-2 at the UN in Budapest, Hungary earns a net base salary from about HUF 6,049,000 (step 1) to HUF 8,139,000 (top step) per year, per the local salary scale effective 1 Oct 2025. Gross salary is higher; staff assessment and pension are deducted.
How is take-home pay calculated for a G-2 in Budapest?
Take-home starts from the G-2 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 Budapest, Hungary?
Everyday prices in Hungary are roughly 52% of United States levels (World Bank price level index, US = 100). For internationally recruited (P/D) staff, our Real UN Purchasing Power estimate for Budapest is 119/100 (New York = 100) — net pay (base + post adjustment) stretches about 19% further here than in New York.
See the Real UN Purchasing Power — Budapest