G-5 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-5 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 26,706,000 | RWF 21,466,000 | RWF 5,240,000 | RWF 18,836,324 |
| Step 2 | RWF 27,635,000 | RWF 22,181,000 | RWF 5,454,000 | RWF 19,463,534 |
| Step 3 | RWF 28,563,000 | RWF 22,896,000 | RWF 5,667,000 | RWF 20,090,823 |
| Step 4 | RWF 29,492,000 | RWF 23,611,000 | RWF 5,881,000 | RWF 20,718,112 |
| Step 5 | RWF 30,420,000 | RWF 24,326,000 | RWF 6,094,000 | RWF 21,345,559 |
| Step 6 | RWF 31,349,000 | RWF 25,041,000 | RWF 6,308,000 | RWF 21,972,848 |
| Step 7 | RWF 32,277,000 | RWF 25,756,000 | RWF 6,521,000 | RWF 22,600,058 |
| Step 8 | RWF 33,206,000 | RWF 26,471,000 | RWF 6,735,000 | RWF 23,227,347 |
| Step 9 | RWF 34,135,000 | RWF 27,186,000 | RWF 6,949,000 | RWF 23,854,715 |
| Step 10 | RWF 35,063,000 | RWF 27,901,000 | RWF 7,162,000 | RWF 24,482,083 |
| Step 11 | RWF 35,992,000 | RWF 28,616,000 | RWF 7,376,000 | RWF 25,109,372 |
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-5 salary at the UN in Kigali?
A General Service G-5 at the UN in Kigali, Rwanda earns a net base salary from about RWF 21,466,000 (step 1) to RWF 28,616,000 (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-5 in Kigali?
Take-home starts from the G-5 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