G-2 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-2 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 13,368,000 | RWF 10,828,000 | RWF 2,540,000 | RWF 9,500,991 |
| Step 2 | RWF 13,814,000 | RWF 11,189,000 | RWF 2,625,000 | RWF 9,817,811 |
| Step 3 | RWF 14,259,000 | RWF 11,550,000 | RWF 2,709,000 | RWF 10,134,631 |
| Step 4 | RWF 14,705,000 | RWF 11,911,000 | RWF 2,794,000 | RWF 10,451,372 |
| Step 5 | RWF 15,151,000 | RWF 12,272,000 | RWF 2,879,000 | RWF 10,768,192 |
| Step 6 | RWF 15,596,000 | RWF 12,633,000 | RWF 2,963,000 | RWF 11,085,012 |
| Step 7 | RWF 16,042,000 | RWF 12,994,000 | RWF 3,048,000 | RWF 11,401,753 |
| Step 8 | RWF 16,488,000 | RWF 13,355,000 | RWF 3,133,000 | RWF 11,718,573 |
| Step 9 | RWF 16,933,000 | RWF 13,716,000 | RWF 3,217,000 | RWF 12,035,393 |
| Step 10 | RWF 17,379,000 | RWF 14,077,000 | RWF 3,302,000 | RWF 12,352,134 |
| Step 11 | RWF 17,825,000 | RWF 14,438,000 | RWF 3,387,000 | RWF 12,668,875 |
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.
UN jobs in Kigali (13 open)
Special Services Agreement (SSA), National Coordinator-Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit (GMMHS) Rwanda, NOCWHO · No grade
National Consultancy to Support Gender-Responsive Budgeting (GRB) and its Automation in Rwanda’s Public Financial Management System, Kigali, Office-basedUNICEF · Unspecified
Child Protection and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in Ebola preparedness and response National Consultant Kigali, Rwanda (office based) 6 months (595037)UNICEF · Consultant
Learning and Scaling Lead, RwandaUNOPS · Mid Level
Child Protection Specialist, (NO-3), TA, #138260, (364 days), Kigali, Rwanda, ESARUNICEF · NO-3
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Frequently asked
What is the G-2 salary at the UN in Kigali?
A General Service G-2 at the UN in Kigali, Rwanda earns a net base salary from about RWF 10,828,000 (step 1) to RWF 14,438,000 (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-2 in Kigali?
Take-home starts from the G-2 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