G-3 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-3 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 53,249,000 | UGX 43,132,000 | UGX 10,117,000 | UGX 38,687,747 |
| Step 2 | UGX 56,506,000 | UGX 45,770,000 | UGX 10,736,000 | UGX 41,054,081 |
| Step 3 | UGX 59,763,000 | UGX 48,408,000 | UGX 11,355,000 | UGX 43,420,415 |
| Step 4 | UGX 63,020,000 | UGX 51,046,000 | UGX 11,974,000 | UGX 45,786,670 |
| Step 5 | UGX 66,277,000 | UGX 53,684,000 | UGX 12,593,000 | UGX 48,153,083 |
| Step 6 | UGX 69,533,000 | UGX 56,322,000 | UGX 13,211,000 | UGX 50,519,417 |
| Step 7 | UGX 72,790,000 | UGX 58,960,000 | UGX 13,830,000 | UGX 52,885,672 |
| Step 8 | UGX 76,138,000 | UGX 61,598,000 | UGX 14,540,000 | UGX 55,252,085 |
| Step 9 | UGX 79,564,000 | UGX 64,236,000 | UGX 15,328,000 | UGX 57,618,340 |
| Step 10 | UGX 82,990,000 | UGX 66,874,000 | UGX 16,116,000 | UGX 59,984,674 |
| Step 11 | UGX 86,416,000 | UGX 69,512,000 | UGX 16,904,000 | UGX 62,351,008 |
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 (18 open)
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Talent Marketplace AssignmentWRI · Unspecified
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Frequently asked
What is the G-3 salary at the UN in Kampala?
A General Service G-3 at the UN in Kampala, Uganda earns a net base salary from about UGX 43,132,000 (step 1) to UGX 69,512,000 (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-3 in Kampala?
Take-home starts from the G-3 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