UN D-2 Salary in Wau, South Sudan

What an internationally recruited Director (D-2) earns at the UN in Wau — the global net base salary plus this duty station's 43% post adjustment and the hardship, danger and non-family allowances on top.

The UN sets one post adjustment for South Sudan rather than for each duty station, so this 43% multiplier — and the salary below — applies to Wau exactly as it does to Juba.

Hardship Category E Non-Family Duty Station Danger-Pay Location Post Adjustment 42.9% Cost of living 67 (US=100) HDI Rank #193

D-2 salary in Wau — at a glance

Internationally recruited Professional & Director (P/D) — the global USD scale plus this station's post adjustment. Recruited locally? See the GS/NO local scale.

USD 186,452
Net rem · step 1
USD 201,295
Net rem · mid
USD 219,845
Net rem · top step
USD Post adjustment +43% 10 steps Hardship E January 2026 Checked 1 Sep 2026 Danger-pay station Non-family

Net remuneration = net base + 43% post adjustment (net base USD 130,477–USD 153,845), before hardship/danger allowances and pension.

D-2 salary scale — by step

Global net base (un_scale), effective January 2026, with the 43% post adjustment for Wau. Per year, USD.

StepNet basePost adj (+43%)Net remunerationEst. take-home
Step 1USD 130,477USD 55,975USD 186,452USD 157,340
Step 2USD 133,072USD 57,088USD 190,160USD 160,448
Step 3USD 135,667USD 58,201USD 193,868USD 163,557
Step 4USD 138,265USD 59,316USD 197,581USD 166,669
Step 5USD 140,864USD 60,431USD 201,295USD 169,782
Step 6USD 143,460USD 61,544USD 205,004USD 172,892
Step 7USD 146,055USD 62,658USD 208,713USD 176,001
Step 8USD 148,654USD 63,773USD 212,427USD 179,114
Step 9USD 151,249USD 64,886USD 216,135USD 182,222
Step 10USD 153,845USD 66,000USD 219,845USD 185,332

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.

On top of base salary in Wau

Allowances an internationally recruited D-2 may receive at this duty station. Annual USD unless noted.

Post adjustmentCost-of-living multiplier on net base+43%
Hardship allowanceICSC category EUSD 24,460
Mobility incentiveFrom the 2nd assignment onwardUSD 10,350 +
Danger paySecurity-risk designationUSD 19,740 (USD 1,645/mo)
Non-family allowanceWhen dependants may not accompany staffUSD 19,800 / USD 7,500 single
Spouse / single-parent allowanceDependent spouse, or first child if a single parent+6% of net remuneration
Child allowancePer dependent child (flat rate)USD 2,929 / child
See these allowances explained in full for Wau — plus cost of living & relocation
Your Take-Home in South Sudan

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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.

Other Professional grades in Wau

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

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UN jobs in Wau (3 open)

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Frequently asked

What is the D-2 salary at the UN in Wau?

A Director D-2 in Wau, South Sudan has a net base salary of about USD 130,477 (step 1) to USD 153,845 (top step). With the 43% post adjustment for this duty station, net remuneration is roughly USD 186,582 to USD 219,998 per year, before hardship, danger and other allowances.

How does post adjustment work for a D-2 in Wau?

Post adjustment equalises purchasing power across duty stations. In Wau it is about 43% of net base salary, added on top — so the same D-2 net base is worth more or less depending on the station's cost of living.

Does Wau qualify for UN danger pay?

Yes. Internationally recruited staff in Wau may receive danger pay of about $1,645/month on top of salary and post adjustment.

Is Wau a non-family duty station?

Yes. Dependants may not accompany staff in Wau; internationally recruited staff receive an additional non-family allowance (about $19,800/year with eligible dependants, $7,500 without).

What is the cost of living in Wau, South Sudan?

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

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

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