G-3 salary in Niamey — 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-3 salary scale — by step
Published General Service scale for Niamey (effective 1 Mar 2024). Per year, in CFA.
| Step | Gross | Net | Staff assessment | Est. take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | CFA 7,693,000 | CFA 6,231,000 | CFA 1,462,000 | CFA 5,467,636 |
| Step 2 | CFA 8,225,000 | CFA 6,662,000 | CFA 1,563,000 | CFA 5,845,833 |
| Step 3 | CFA 8,757,000 | CFA 7,093,000 | CFA 1,664,000 | CFA 6,223,951 |
| Step 4 | CFA 9,289,000 | CFA 7,524,000 | CFA 1,765,000 | CFA 6,602,148 |
| Step 5 | CFA 9,821,000 | CFA 7,955,000 | CFA 1,866,000 | CFA 6,980,345 |
| Step 6 | CFA 10,353,000 | CFA 8,386,000 | CFA 1,967,000 | CFA 7,358,542 |
| Step 7 | CFA 10,885,000 | CFA 8,817,000 | CFA 2,068,000 | CFA 7,736,660 |
| Step 8 | CFA 11,417,000 | CFA 9,248,000 | CFA 2,169,000 | CFA 8,114,857 |
| Step 9 | CFA 11,949,000 | CFA 9,679,000 | CFA 2,270,000 | CFA 8,492,975 |
| Step 10 | CFA 12,508,000 | CFA 10,110,000 | CFA 2,398,000 | CFA 8,871,172 |
| Step 11 | CFA 13,067,000 | CFA 10,541,000 | CFA 2,526,000 | CFA 9,249,369 |
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 Niamey, Niger — 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 in Niamey
Same duty station, different grade — see the full scale for each.
UN jobs in Niamey (11 open)
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Resident Coordinator (Niger)UN · D-2
Project Management Support - Senior OfficerUNOPS · Mid Level
Consultant international : Révision de la PNSN et intégration du triple nexus au Niger, Section Santé - Nutrition, 5 mois, Niamey, Niger (avec déplacements possibles à l’intérieur du pays)(Réservé aux internationaux)UNICEF · Consultant
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Frequently asked
What is the G-3 salary at the UN in Niamey?
A General Service G-3 at the UN in Niamey, Niger earns a net base salary from about CFA 6,231,000 (step 1) to CFA 10,541,000 (top step) per year, per the local salary scale effective 1 Mar 2024. Gross salary is higher; staff assessment and pension are deducted.
How is take-home pay calculated for a G-3 in Niamey?
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 Niamey, Niger?
Everyday prices in Niger are roughly 36% of United States levels (World Bank price level index, US = 100). For internationally recruited (P/D) staff, our Real UN Purchasing Power estimate for Niamey is 123/100 (New York = 100) — net pay (base + post adjustment) stretches about 23% further here than in New York.
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