UN P-2 Salary in Warsaw, Poland

What an internationally recruited Professional (P-2) earns at the UN in Warsaw — the global net base salary plus this duty station's 39% post adjustment and the hardship, danger and non-family allowances on top.

Hardship Category H Post Adjustment 39.3% Cost of living 55 (US=100) HDI Rank #35
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P-2 salary in Warsaw — 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 78,072
Net rem · step 1
USD 91,027
Net rem · mid
USD 103,974
Net rem · top step
USD Post adjustment +39% 13 steps Hardship H January 2026

Net remuneration = net base + 39% 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 39% post adjustment for Warsaw. Per year, USD.

StepNet basePost adj (+39%)Net remunerationEst. take-home
Step 1USD 56,046USD 22,026USD 78,072USD 66,114
Step 2USD 57,594USD 22,634USD 80,228USD 67,926
Step 3USD 59,142USD 23,243USD 82,385USD 69,738
Step 4USD 60,692USD 23,852USD 84,544USD 71,553
Step 5USD 62,243USD 24,461USD 86,704USD 73,367
Step 6USD 63,794USD 25,071USD 88,865USD 75,174
Step 7USD 65,346USD 25,681USD 91,027USD 76,983
Step 8USD 66,890USD 26,288USD 93,178USD 78,783
Step 9USD 68,441USD 26,897USD 95,338USD 80,590
Step 10USD 69,990USD 27,506USD 97,496USD 82,396
Step 11USD 71,540USD 28,115USD 99,655USD 84,202
Step 12USD 73,093USD 28,726USD 101,819USD 86,013
Step 13USD 74,640USD 29,334USD 103,974USD 87,815

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 Warsaw

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

Post adjustmentCost-of-living multiplier on net base+39%
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 Warsaw — plus cost of living & relocation
Estimate Your Take-Home in Poland Beta

A simplified estimate for a UN post at Warsaw, Poland, 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 Warsaw

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

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

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Frequently asked

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

A Professional P-2 in Warsaw, Poland has a net base salary of about USD 56,046 (step 1) to USD 74,640 (top step). With the 39% post adjustment for this duty station, net remuneration is roughly USD 77,904 to USD 103,750 per year, before hardship, danger and other allowances.

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

Post adjustment equalises purchasing power across duty stations. In Warsaw it is about 39% 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 Warsaw, Poland?

Everyday prices in Poland are roughly 55% 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 Warsaw set their own pay — a role here does not guarantee these figures.

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