G-1 salary in Kampala — at a glance
Locally recruited General Service (GS), paid on the local scale in UGX — no post adjustment or hardship allowance. Internationally recruited? See the P/D estimate.
Net base salary range, before pension and insurance deductions.
G-1 salary scale — by step
Published General Service scale for Kampala (effective 1 Nov 2025). Per year, in UGX.
| Step | Gross | Net | Staff assessment | Est. take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | UGX 35,786,000 | UGX 28,987,000 | UGX 6,799,000 | UGX 26,000,318 |
| Step 2 | UGX 37,974,000 | UGX 30,759,000 | UGX 7,215,000 | UGX 27,589,768 |
| Step 3 | UGX 40,162,000 | UGX 32,531,000 | UGX 7,631,000 | UGX 29,179,297 |
| Step 4 | UGX 42,349,000 | UGX 34,303,000 | UGX 8,046,000 | UGX 30,768,747 |
| Step 5 | UGX 44,537,000 | UGX 36,075,000 | UGX 8,462,000 | UGX 32,358,197 |
| Step 6 | UGX 46,725,000 | UGX 37,847,000 | UGX 8,878,000 | UGX 33,947,805 |
| Step 7 | UGX 48,912,000 | UGX 39,619,000 | UGX 9,293,000 | UGX 35,537,334 |
| Step 8 | UGX 51,100,000 | UGX 41,391,000 | UGX 9,709,000 | UGX 37,126,784 |
| Step 9 | UGX 53,288,000 | UGX 43,163,000 | UGX 10,125,000 | UGX 38,716,313 |
| Step 10 | UGX 55,475,000 | UGX 44,935,000 | UGX 10,540,000 | UGX 40,305,842 |
| Step 11 | UGX 57,663,000 | UGX 46,707,000 | UGX 10,956,000 | UGX 41,895,292 |
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 Kampala, Uganda — 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 Kampala
Same duty station, different grade — see the full scale for each.
UN jobs in Kampala (14 open)
Talent Marketplace AssignmentWRI · Unspecified
National Consultant Tobacco ControlWHO · Unspecified
CFA/UG/004/2026-Institutional Mapping-Consultancy, Category BIOM · UG
CFA/UG/005/2026 - Support to the establishment, strengthening and operationalization of MHPSS referral mechanisms for vulnerable migrants and victims of trafficking in the Borderlands project area – Category B ConsultancyIOM · UG
CFA/UG/003/2026-Graphic Designer-Consultancy, Category BIOM · UG
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Frequently asked
What is the G-1 salary at the UN in Kampala?
A General Service G-1 at the UN in Kampala, Uganda earns a net base salary from about UGX 28,987,000 (step 1) to UGX 46,707,000 (top step) per year, per the local salary scale effective 1 Nov 2025. Gross salary is higher; staff assessment and pension are deducted.
How is take-home pay calculated for a G-1 in Kampala?
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 Kampala, Uganda?
Everyday prices in Uganda are roughly 35% of United States levels (World Bank price level index, US = 100). For internationally recruited (P/D) staff, our Real UN Purchasing Power estimate for Kampala is 114/100 (New York = 100) — net pay (base + post adjustment) stretches about 14% further here than in New York.
See the Real UN Purchasing Power for Kampala