G-1 salary in Kigali — at a glance
Locally recruited General Service (GS), paid on the local scale in RWF — no post adjustment or hardship allowance. Internationally recruited? See the P/D estimate.
Net base salary range, before pension and insurance deductions.
G-1 salary scale — by step
Published General Service scale for Kigali (effective 1 Sep 2024). Per year, in RWF.
| Step | Gross | Net | Staff assessment | Est. take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | RWF 10,440,000 | RWF 8,456,000 | RWF 1,984,000 | RWF 7,419,998 |
| Step 2 | RWF 10,788,000 | RWF 8,738,000 | RWF 2,050,000 | RWF 7,667,456 |
| Step 3 | RWF 11,136,000 | RWF 9,020,000 | RWF 2,116,000 | RWF 7,914,835 |
| Step 4 | RWF 11,484,000 | RWF 9,302,000 | RWF 2,182,000 | RWF 8,162,293 |
| Step 5 | RWF 11,832,000 | RWF 9,584,000 | RWF 2,248,000 | RWF 8,409,593 |
| Step 6 | RWF 12,180,000 | RWF 9,866,000 | RWF 2,314,000 | RWF 8,657,130 |
| Step 7 | RWF 12,528,000 | RWF 10,148,000 | RWF 2,380,000 | RWF 8,904,588 |
| Step 8 | RWF 12,877,000 | RWF 10,430,000 | RWF 2,447,000 | RWF 9,151,888 |
| Step 9 | RWF 13,225,000 | RWF 10,712,000 | RWF 2,513,000 | RWF 9,399,346 |
| Step 10 | RWF 13,573,000 | RWF 10,994,000 | RWF 2,579,000 | RWF 9,646,725 |
| Step 11 | RWF 13,921,000 | RWF 11,276,000 | RWF 2,645,000 | RWF 9,894,183 |
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 Kigali, Rwanda — 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 Kigali
Same duty station, different grade — see the full scale for each.
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Frequently asked
What is the G-1 salary at the UN in Kigali?
A General Service G-1 at the UN in Kigali, Rwanda earns a net base salary from about RWF 8,456,000 (step 1) to RWF 11,276,000 (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-1 in Kigali?
Take-home starts from the G-1 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 Kigali, Rwanda?
Everyday prices in Rwanda are roughly 27% of United States levels (World Bank price level index, US = 100). For internationally recruited (P/D) staff, our Real UN Purchasing Power estimate for Kigali is 121/100 (New York = 100) — net pay (base + post adjustment) stretches about 21% further here than in New York.
See the Real UN Purchasing Power for Kigali