UN P-2 Salary in Jerusalem, Israel

What an internationally recruited Professional (P-2) earns at the UN in Jerusalem — the global net base salary plus this duty station's 62% post adjustment and the hardship, danger and non-family allowances on top.

Hardship Category H Post Adjustment 62.1% Cost of living 106 (US=100) HDI Rank #27
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P-2 salary in Jerusalem — 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 90,851
Net rem · step 1
USD 105,926
Net rem · mid
USD 120,991
Net rem · top step
USD Post adjustment +62% 13 steps Hardship H January 2026

Net remuneration = net base + 62% 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 62% post adjustment for Jerusalem. Per year, USD.

StepNet basePost adj (+62%)Net remunerationEst. take-home
Step 1USD 56,046USD 34,805USD 90,851USD 78,573
Step 2USD 57,594USD 35,766USD 93,360USD 80,729
Step 3USD 59,142USD 36,727USD 95,869USD 82,886
Step 4USD 60,692USD 37,690USD 98,382USD 85,045
Step 5USD 62,243USD 38,653USD 100,896USD 87,203
Step 6USD 63,794USD 39,616USD 103,410USD 89,356
Step 7USD 65,346USD 40,580USD 105,926USD 91,510
Step 8USD 66,890USD 41,539USD 108,429USD 93,652
Step 9USD 68,441USD 42,502USD 110,943USD 95,805
Step 10USD 69,990USD 43,464USD 113,454USD 97,955
Step 11USD 71,540USD 44,426USD 115,966USD 100,106
Step 12USD 73,093USD 45,391USD 118,484USD 102,261
Step 13USD 74,640USD 46,351USD 120,991USD 104,408

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 Jerusalem

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

Post adjustmentCost-of-living multiplier on net base+62%
Hardship allowanceICSC category H — no hardship elementNot applicable
Mobility incentiveFrom the 2nd assignment onwardNot at H (HQ) stations
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 Jerusalem — plus cost of living & relocation
Estimate Your Take-Home in Israel Beta

A simplified estimate for a UN post at Jerusalem, Israel, 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 Jerusalem

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 Jerusalem (4 open)

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Frequently asked

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

A Professional P-2 in Jerusalem, Israel has a net base salary of about USD 56,046 (step 1) to USD 74,640 (top step). With the 62% post adjustment for this duty station, net remuneration is roughly USD 90,795 to USD 120,917 per year, before hardship, danger and other allowances.

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

Post adjustment equalises purchasing power across duty stations. In Jerusalem it is about 62% 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 Jerusalem, Israel?

Everyday prices in Israel are roughly 106% 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 Jerusalem set their own pay — a role here does not guarantee these figures.

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