UN P-5 Salary in Jerusalem, Israel

What an internationally recruited Professional (P-5) 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-5 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 167,230
Net rem · step 1
USD 186,097
Net rem · mid
USD 204,961
Net rem · top step
USD Post adjustment +62% 13 steps Hardship H January 2026

Net remuneration = net base + 62% post adjustment (net base USD 103,165–USD 126,441), before hardship/danger allowances and pension.

P-5 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 103,165USD 64,065USD 167,230USD 143,935
Step 2USD 105,105USD 65,270USD 170,375USD 146,622
Step 3USD 107,047USD 66,476USD 173,523USD 149,312
Step 4USD 108,983USD 67,678USD 176,661USD 151,994
Step 5USD 110,925USD 68,884USD 179,809USD 154,684
Step 6USD 112,861USD 70,087USD 182,948USD 157,365
Step 7USD 114,804USD 71,293USD 186,097USD 160,056
Step 8USD 116,742USD 72,497USD 189,239USD 162,741
Step 9USD 118,683USD 73,702USD 192,385USD 165,429
Step 10USD 120,621USD 74,906USD 195,527USD 168,114
Step 11USD 122,562USD 76,111USD 198,673USD 170,802
Step 12USD 124,498USD 77,313USD 201,811USD 173,484
Step 13USD 126,441USD 78,520USD 204,961USD 176,175

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

UN jobs in Jerusalem (4 open)

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Frequently asked

What is the P-5 salary at the UN in Jerusalem?

A Professional P-5 in Jerusalem, Israel has a net base salary of about USD 103,165 (step 1) to USD 126,441 (top step). With the 62% post adjustment for this duty station, net remuneration is roughly USD 167,127 to USD 204,834 per year, before hardship, danger and other allowances.

How does post adjustment work for a P-5 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-5 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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