UN G-1 Salary in Juba, South Sudan

What a locally recruited General Service (G-1) earns at the UN in Juba — the published local salary scale in USD, with pension and estimated take-home.

G-1 salary in Juba — at a glance

Locally recruited General Service (GS), paid on the local scale in USD — no post adjustment or hardship allowance. Internationally recruited? See the P/D estimate.

USD 9,680
Net · step 1
USD 12,585
Net · mid-step
USD 15,490
Net · top step
USD 11 steps Hardship E 1 Oct 2024 Danger-pay station

Net base salary range, before pension and insurance deductions and any danger pay.

G-1 salary scale — by step

Published General Service scale for Juba (effective 1 Oct 2024). Per year, in USD.

StepGrossNetStaff assessmentEst. take-home
Step 1USD 11,951USD 9,680USD 2,271USD 18,397
Step 2USD 12,668USD 10,261USD 2,407USD 18,907
Step 3USD 13,385USD 10,842USD 2,543USD 19,417
Step 4USD 14,102USD 11,423USD 2,679USD 19,927
Step 5USD 14,820USD 12,004USD 2,816USD 20,437
Step 6USD 15,537USD 12,585USD 2,952USD 20,946
Step 7USD 16,254USD 13,166USD 3,088USD 21,456
Step 8USD 16,972USD 13,747USD 3,225USD 21,966
Step 9USD 17,689USD 14,328USD 3,361USD 22,476
Step 10USD 18,406USD 14,909USD 3,497USD 22,986
Step 11USD 19,123USD 15,490USD 3,633USD 23,495

Est. take-home deducts a 7.9% UNJSPF pension and an indicative 2.5% medical premium, and adds danger pay. Indicative — the estimator below computes single/dependency rates and your exact deductions.

Your Take-Home in South Sudan

An estimate for a UN post at Juba, South Sudan — for internationally recruited staff (Professional P / D, in US dollars) or locally recruited staff (General Service / National Officer, local scale).

You must already have 5 years' continuous UN service to qualify, and it applies from your 2nd duty station onward. Paid for up to 5 years at any one station.
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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.

See all allowances & benefits for Juba — cost of living, dependency & language allowances & more

Other local (GS/NO) grades in Juba

Same duty station, different grade — see the full scale for each.

Frequently asked

What is the G-1 salary at the UN in Juba?

A General Service G-1 at the UN in Juba, South Sudan earns a net base salary from about USD 9,680 (step 1) to USD 15,490 (top step) per year, per the local salary scale effective 1 Oct 2024. Gross salary is higher; staff assessment and pension are deducted.

Does Juba qualify for UN danger pay?

Yes. Juba is a designated danger-pay duty station. Locally recruited (General Service) staff receive danger pay of about USD 825 per month (30% of the local scale midpoint).

How is take-home pay calculated for a G-1 in Juba?

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 Juba, South Sudan?

Everyday prices in South Sudan are roughly 67% of United States levels (World Bank price level index, US = 100). For internationally recruited (P/D) staff, our Real UN Purchasing Power estimate for Juba is 98/100 (New York = 100) — net pay buys about the same here as in New York.

See the Real UN Purchasing Power for Juba
These are UN common-system pay figures. The World Bank, IMF and NGOs and other non-UN employers posting in Juba set their own pay — a role here does not guarantee these figures.