UN G-3 Salary in Astana, Kazakhstan

What a locally recruited General Service (G-3) earns at the UN in Astana — the published local salary scale in USD, with pension and estimated take-home.

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G-3 salary in Astana — at a glance

Locally recruited General Service (GS), paid on the local scale in USD — no post adjustment or hardship allowance. Internationally recruited? See the P/D estimate.

USD 13,407
Net · step 1
USD 16,312
Net · mid-step
USD 19,217
Net · top step
USD 11 steps Hardship A 1 Sep 2024

Net base salary range, before pension and insurance deductions.

G-3 salary scale — by step

Published General Service scale for Astana (effective 1 Sep 2024). Per year, in USD.

StepGrossNetStaff assessmentEst. take-home
Step 1USD 16,552USD 13,407USD 3,145USD 11,764
Step 2USD 17,269USD 13,988USD 3,281USD 12,274
Step 3USD 17,986USD 14,569USD 3,417USD 12,784
Step 4USD 18,704USD 15,150USD 3,554USD 13,294
Step 5USD 19,421USD 15,731USD 3,690USD 13,803
Step 6USD 20,145USD 16,312USD 3,833USD 14,313
Step 7USD 20,900USD 16,893USD 4,007USD 14,823
Step 8USD 21,655USD 17,474USD 4,181USD 15,333
Step 9USD 22,409USD 18,055USD 4,354USD 15,843
Step 10USD 23,164USD 18,636USD 4,528USD 16,353
Step 11USD 23,918USD 19,217USD 4,701USD 16,862

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.

Your Take-Home in Kazakhstan

An estimate for a UN post at Astana, Kazakhstan — 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.

See all allowances & benefits for Astana — cost of living, dependency & language allowances & more

Other local (GS/NO) grades in Astana

Same duty station, different grade — see the full scale for each.

G-1 G-2 G-4 G-5 G-6 G-7 NO-A NO-B NO-C NO-D

UN jobs in Astana (9 open)

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Frequently asked

What is the G-3 salary at the UN in Astana?

A General Service G-3 at the UN in Astana, Kazakhstan earns a net base salary from about USD 13,407 (step 1) to USD 19,217 (top step) per year, per the local salary scale effective 1 Sep 2024. Gross salary is higher; staff assessment and pension are deducted.

How is take-home pay calculated for a G-3 in Astana?

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 Astana, Kazakhstan?

Everyday prices in Kazakhstan are roughly 33% of United States levels (World Bank price level index, US = 100). For internationally recruited (P/D) staff, our Real UN Purchasing Power estimate for Astana is 109/100 (New York = 100) — net pay (base + post adjustment) stretches about 9% further here than in New York.

See the Real UN Purchasing Power for Astana
These are UN common-system pay figures. The World Bank, IMF and NGOs and other non-UN employers posting in Astana set their own pay — a role here does not guarantee these figures.

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