G-3 salary in 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-3 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 8,664,000 | HUF 6,959,000 | HUF 1,705,000 | HUF 6,106,336 |
| Step 2 | HUF 8,975,000 | HUF 7,199,000 | HUF 1,776,000 | HUF 6,316,952 |
| Step 3 | HUF 9,287,000 | HUF 7,439,000 | HUF 1,848,000 | HUF 6,527,489 |
| Step 4 | HUF 9,599,000 | HUF 7,679,000 | HUF 1,920,000 | HUF 6,738,105 |
| Step 5 | HUF 9,910,000 | HUF 7,919,000 | HUF 1,991,000 | HUF 6,948,721 |
| Step 6 | HUF 10,222,000 | HUF 8,159,000 | HUF 2,063,000 | HUF 7,159,337 |
| Step 7 | HUF 10,534,000 | HUF 8,399,000 | HUF 2,135,000 | HUF 7,369,953 |
| Step 8 | HUF 10,845,000 | HUF 8,639,000 | HUF 2,206,000 | HUF 7,580,490 |
| Step 9 | HUF 11,157,000 | HUF 8,879,000 | HUF 2,278,000 | HUF 7,791,106 |
| Step 10 | HUF 11,469,000 | HUF 9,119,000 | HUF 2,350,000 | HUF 8,001,722 |
| Step 11 | HUF 11,781,000 | HUF 9,359,000 | HUF 2,422,000 | HUF 8,212,180 |
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 in Budapest
Same duty station, different grade — see the full scale for each.
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Frequently asked
What is the G-3 salary at the UN in Budapest?
A General Service G-3 at the UN in Budapest, Hungary earns a net base salary from about HUF 6,959,000 (step 1) to HUF 9,359,000 (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-3 in Budapest?
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 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 for Budapest