G-7 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-7 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 39,299,000 | RWF 31,163,000 | RWF 8,136,000 | RWF 27,344,716 |
| Step 2 | RWF 40,648,000 | RWF 32,201,000 | RWF 8,447,000 | RWF 28,255,488 |
| Step 3 | RWF 41,996,000 | RWF 33,239,000 | RWF 8,757,000 | RWF 29,166,260 |
| Step 4 | RWF 43,344,000 | RWF 34,277,000 | RWF 9,067,000 | RWF 30,075,926 |
| Step 5 | RWF 44,692,000 | RWF 35,315,000 | RWF 9,377,000 | RWF 30,981,326 |
| Step 6 | RWF 46,077,000 | RWF 36,353,000 | RWF 9,724,000 | RWF 31,887,042 |
| Step 7 | RWF 47,480,000 | RWF 37,391,000 | RWF 10,089,000 | RWF 32,792,521 |
| Step 8 | RWF 48,882,000 | RWF 38,429,000 | RWF 10,453,000 | RWF 33,698,079 |
| Step 9 | RWF 50,285,000 | RWF 39,467,000 | RWF 10,818,000 | RWF 34,603,558 |
| Step 10 | RWF 51,688,000 | RWF 40,505,000 | RWF 11,183,000 | RWF 35,509,195 |
| Step 11 | RWF 53,091,000 | RWF 41,543,000 | RWF 11,548,000 | RWF 36,414,753 |
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 (5 open)
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Frequently asked
What is the G-7 salary at the UN in Kigali?
A General Service G-7 at the UN in Kigali, Rwanda earns a net base salary from about RWF 31,163,000 (step 1) to RWF 41,543,000 (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-7 in Kigali?
Take-home starts from the G-7 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