UN P-2 Salary in Maseru, Lesotho

What an internationally recruited Professional (P-2) earns at the UN in Maseru — the global net base salary plus this duty station's 31% post adjustment and the hardship, danger and non-family allowances on top.

Hardship Category C Post Adjustment 31.3% Cost of living 35 (US=100) HDI Rank #167
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P-2 salary in Maseru — 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 73,588
Net rem · step 1
USD 85,799
Net rem · mid
USD 98,002
Net rem · top step
USD Post adjustment +31% 13 steps Hardship C January 2026

Net remuneration = net base + 31% 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 31% post adjustment for Maseru. Per year, USD.

StepNet basePost adj (+31%)Net remunerationEst. take-home
Step 1USD 56,046USD 17,542USD 73,588USD 61,742
Step 2USD 57,594USD 18,027USD 75,621USD 63,434
Step 3USD 59,142USD 18,511USD 77,653USD 65,125
Step 4USD 60,692USD 18,997USD 79,689USD 66,819
Step 5USD 62,243USD 19,482USD 81,725USD 68,512
Step 6USD 63,794USD 19,968USD 83,762USD 70,198
Step 7USD 65,346USD 20,453USD 85,799USD 71,886
Step 8USD 66,890USD 20,937USD 87,827USD 73,565
Step 9USD 68,441USD 21,422USD 89,863USD 75,252
Step 10USD 69,990USD 21,907USD 91,897USD 76,937
Step 11USD 71,540USD 22,392USD 93,932USD 78,622
Step 12USD 73,093USD 22,878USD 95,971USD 80,311
Step 13USD 74,640USD 23,362USD 98,002USD 81,994

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 Maseru

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

Post adjustmentCost-of-living multiplier on net base+31%
Hardship allowanceICSC category CUSD 11,010
Mobility incentiveFrom the 2nd assignment onwardUSD 6,900 +
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 Maseru — plus cost of living & relocation
Estimate Your Take-Home in Lesotho Beta

A simplified estimate for a UN post at Maseru, Lesotho, 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 Maseru

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 Maseru (2 open)

UNICEF National/International Consultancy for developing Environmental Health Policy and Environmental Health Strategic Plan (2027 – 2031) Maseru, Lesotho 4 months (remote) REQ#594468UNICEF · Unspecified IOM Information and Communications Technology AssociateIOM · Unspecified View all UN jobs in Maseru

Frequently asked

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

A Professional P-2 in Maseru, Lesotho has a net base salary of about USD 56,046 (step 1) to USD 74,640 (top step). With the 31% post adjustment for this duty station, net remuneration is roughly USD 73,420 to USD 97,778 per year, before hardship, danger and other allowances.

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

Post adjustment equalises purchasing power across duty stations. In Maseru it is about 31% 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 Maseru, Lesotho?

Everyday prices in Lesotho are roughly 35% 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 Maseru set their own pay — a role here does not guarantee these figures.

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