G-2 salary in Dakar — at a glance
Locally recruited General Service (GS), paid on the local scale in CFA — 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 Dakar (effective 1 Sep 2024). Per year, in CFA.
| Step | Gross | Net | Staff assessment | Est. take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | CFA 8,157,000 | CFA 6,607,000 | CFA 1,550,000 | CFA 5,797,817 |
| Step 2 | CFA 8,609,000 | CFA 6,973,000 | CFA 1,636,000 | CFA 6,118,880 |
| Step 3 | CFA 9,060,000 | CFA 7,339,000 | CFA 1,721,000 | CFA 6,439,943 |
| Step 4 | CFA 9,512,000 | CFA 7,705,000 | CFA 1,807,000 | CFA 6,761,164 |
| Step 5 | CFA 9,964,000 | CFA 8,071,000 | CFA 1,893,000 | CFA 7,082,227 |
| Step 6 | CFA 10,416,000 | CFA 8,437,000 | CFA 1,979,000 | CFA 7,403,369 |
| Step 7 | CFA 10,868,000 | CFA 8,803,000 | CFA 2,065,000 | CFA 7,724,432 |
| Step 8 | CFA 11,320,000 | CFA 9,169,000 | CFA 2,151,000 | CFA 8,045,495 |
| Step 9 | CFA 11,772,000 | CFA 9,535,000 | CFA 2,237,000 | CFA 8,366,637 |
| Step 10 | CFA 12,227,000 | CFA 9,901,000 | CFA 2,326,000 | CFA 8,687,858 |
| Step 11 | CFA 12,702,000 | CFA 10,267,000 | CFA 2,435,000 | CFA 9,008,842 |
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 Dakar, Senegal — 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 Dakar
Same duty station, different grade — see the full scale for each.
UN jobs in Dakar (25 open)
Deputy Regional Director, West and Central Africa (WCAR), D-1, Dakar, SenegalUNICEF · D-1
Risk and Compliance Specialist, P-3, FT, #097678, Dakar - Regional Services Div, WCAROUNICEF · P-3
Senior Programme Coordinator, AICRM *Call for interest* - Short term opportunity for 11 months for Temporary Professional Officer (Readvertisement)IFAD · P-4
Finance Manager - SenegalMercy Corps · Unspecified
Director, Multi Country OfficeUNOPS · Executive Level
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Frequently asked
What is the G-2 salary at the UN in Dakar?
A General Service G-2 at the UN in Dakar, Senegal earns a net base salary from about CFA 6,607,000 (step 1) to CFA 10,267,000 (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 Dakar?
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 Dakar, Senegal?
Everyday prices in Senegal are roughly 36% of United States levels (World Bank price level index, US = 100). For internationally recruited (P/D) staff, our Real UN Purchasing Power estimate for Dakar is 122/100 (New York = 100) — net pay (base + post adjustment) stretches about 22% further here than in New York.
See the Real UN Purchasing Power for Dakar