G-5 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-5 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 11,584,000 | HUF 9,208,000 | HUF 2,376,000 | HUF 8,079,807 |
| Step 2 | HUF 11,996,000 | HUF 9,525,000 | HUF 2,471,000 | HUF 8,356,887 |
| Step 3 | HUF 12,408,000 | HUF 9,842,000 | HUF 2,566,000 | HUF 8,633,493 |
| Step 4 | HUF 12,819,000 | HUF 10,159,000 | HUF 2,660,000 | HUF 8,909,941 |
| Step 5 | HUF 13,231,000 | HUF 10,476,000 | HUF 2,755,000 | HUF 9,186,547 |
| Step 6 | HUF 13,643,000 | HUF 10,793,000 | HUF 2,850,000 | HUF 9,463,074 |
| Step 7 | HUF 14,055,000 | HUF 11,110,000 | HUF 2,945,000 | HUF 9,739,601 |
| Step 8 | HUF 14,469,000 | HUF 11,427,000 | HUF 3,042,000 | HUF 10,016,128 |
| Step 9 | HUF 14,897,000 | HUF 11,744,000 | HUF 3,153,000 | HUF 10,292,655 |
| Step 10 | HUF 15,326,000 | HUF 12,061,000 | HUF 3,265,000 | HUF 10,569,182 |
| Step 11 | HUF 15,754,000 | HUF 12,378,000 | HUF 3,376,000 | HUF 10,845,709 |
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-5 salary at the UN in Budapest?
A General Service G-5 at the UN in Budapest, Hungary earns a net base salary from about HUF 9,208,000 (step 1) to HUF 12,378,000 (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-5 in Budapest?
Take-home starts from the G-5 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