UN P-2 Salary in Paramaribo, Suriname

What an internationally recruited Professional (P-2) earns at the UN in Paramaribo — the global net base salary plus this duty station's 32% post adjustment and the hardship, danger and non-family allowances on top.

Hardship Category B Post Adjustment 32.4% Cost of living 42 (US=100) HDI Rank #114
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P-2 salary in Paramaribo — 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 74,205
Net rem · step 1
USD 86,518
Net rem · mid
USD 98,823
Net rem · top step
USD Post adjustment +32% 13 steps Hardship B January 2026

Net remuneration = net base + 32% post adjustment (net base USD 56,046–USD 74,640), before hardship/danger allowances and pension.

P-2 salary scale — by step

Global net base (un_scale), effective January 2026, with the 32% post adjustment for Paramaribo. Per year, USD.

StepNet basePost adj (+32%)Net remunerationEst. take-home
Step 1USD 56,046USD 18,159USD 74,205USD 62,343
Step 2USD 57,594USD 18,660USD 76,254USD 64,051
Step 3USD 59,142USD 19,162USD 78,304USD 65,759
Step 4USD 60,692USD 19,664USD 80,356USD 67,470
Step 5USD 62,243USD 20,167USD 82,410USD 69,179
Step 6USD 63,794USD 20,669USD 84,463USD 70,883
Step 7USD 65,346USD 21,172USD 86,518USD 72,587
Step 8USD 66,890USD 21,672USD 88,562USD 74,283
Step 9USD 68,441USD 22,175USD 90,616USD 75,986
Step 10USD 69,990USD 22,677USD 92,667USD 77,687
Step 11USD 71,540USD 23,179USD 94,719USD 79,390
Step 12USD 73,093USD 23,682USD 96,775USD 81,095
Step 13USD 74,640USD 24,183USD 98,823USD 82,794

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 Paramaribo

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

Post adjustmentCost-of-living multiplier on net base+32%
Hardship allowanceICSC category BUSD 6,110
Mobility incentiveFrom the 2nd assignment onwardUSD 6,900 +
Danger paySecurity-risk designationNot a danger-pay station
Non-family allowanceWhen dependants may not accompany staffFamily duty station
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 Paramaribo — plus cost of living & relocation
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A simplified estimate for a UN post at Paramaribo, Suriname, on live ICSC figures — 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.

Other Professional grades in Paramaribo

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

P-1 P-3 P-4 P-5 D-1 D-2

Frequently asked

What is the P-2 salary at the UN in Paramaribo?

A Professional P-2 in Paramaribo, Suriname has a net base salary of about USD 56,046 (step 1) to USD 74,640 (top step). With the 32% post adjustment for this duty station, net remuneration is roughly USD 73,981 to USD 98,525 per year, before hardship, danger and other allowances.

How does post adjustment work for a P-2 in Paramaribo?

Post adjustment equalises purchasing power across duty stations. In Paramaribo it is about 32% of net base salary, added on top — so the same P-2 net base is worth more or less depending on the station's cost of living.

What is the cost of living in Paramaribo, Suriname?

Everyday prices in Suriname are roughly 42% of United States levels (World Bank price level index, US = 100). Post adjustment is designed to offset this.

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

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