G-2 salary — Abidjan, at a glance
Locally recruited General Service (GS), paid on the local scale in CFA — 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 Abidjan. Per year, in CFA.
| Step | Gross | Net | Staff assessment | Est. take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | CFA 7,788,000 | CFA 6,308,000 | CFA 1,480,000 | CFA 5,540,578 |
| Step 2 | CFA 8,263,000 | CFA 6,693,000 | CFA 1,570,000 | CFA 5,878,744 |
| Step 3 | CFA 8,738,000 | CFA 7,078,000 | CFA 1,660,000 | CFA 6,216,910 |
| Step 4 | CFA 9,214,000 | CFA 7,463,000 | CFA 1,751,000 | CFA 6,555,076 |
| Step 5 | CFA 9,689,000 | CFA 7,848,000 | CFA 1,841,000 | CFA 6,893,242 |
| Step 6 | CFA 10,164,000 | CFA 8,233,000 | CFA 1,931,000 | CFA 7,231,408 |
| Step 7 | CFA 10,640,000 | CFA 8,618,000 | CFA 2,022,000 | CFA 7,569,574 |
| Step 8 | CFA 11,115,000 | CFA 9,003,000 | CFA 2,112,000 | CFA 7,907,740 |
| Step 9 | CFA 11,590,000 | CFA 9,388,000 | CFA 2,202,000 | CFA 8,245,906 |
| Step 10 | CFA 12,090,000 | CFA 9,773,000 | CFA 2,317,000 | CFA 8,584,072 |
| Step 11 | CFA 12,590,000 | CFA 10,158,000 | CFA 2,432,000 | CFA 8,922,238 |
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 Abidjan, Ivory Coast — 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 — Abidjan
Same duty station, different grade — see the full scale for each.
UN jobs — Abidjan (10 open)
Finance Associate (G-6), FT, #002246 Abidjan - Cote d'Ivoire, WCARUNICEF · G-6
Analyst, Communications - Media RelationsEBRD · Unspecified
Chief of Communication (P-4), TA (6 months), #138533, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire - WCARUNICEF · P-4
Chargé(e) d’Accueil et Support AdministratifAfricaRice · Unspecified
Regional PPP Manager, Africa (North, West and Central Africa)World Bank · Unspecified
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Frequently asked
What is the G-2 salary at the UN in Abidjan?
A General Service G-2 at the UN in Abidjan, Ivory Coast earns a net base salary from about CFA 6,308,000 (step 1) to CFA 10,158,000 (top step) per year, per the local salary scale. Gross salary is higher; staff assessment and pension are deducted.
How is take-home pay calculated for a G-2 in Abidjan?
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 Abidjan, Ivory Coast?
Everyday prices in Ivory Coast are roughly 37% of United States levels (World Bank price level index, US = 100). For internationally recruited (P/D) staff, our Real UN Purchasing Power estimate for Abidjan is 137/100 (New York = 100) — net pay (base + post adjustment) stretches about 37% further here than in New York.
See the Real UN Purchasing Power — Abidjan