G-4 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-4 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 66,032,000 | UGX 53,486,000 | UGX 12,546,000 | UGX 47,975,201 |
| Step 2 | UGX 70,069,000 | UGX 56,756,000 | UGX 13,313,000 | UGX 50,908,439 |
| Step 3 | UGX 74,106,000 | UGX 60,026,000 | UGX 14,080,000 | UGX 53,841,598 |
| Step 4 | UGX 78,343,000 | UGX 63,296,000 | UGX 15,047,000 | UGX 56,774,757 |
| Step 5 | UGX 82,590,000 | UGX 66,566,000 | UGX 16,024,000 | UGX 59,707,995 |
| Step 6 | UGX 86,836,000 | UGX 69,836,000 | UGX 17,000,000 | UGX 62,641,233 |
| Step 7 | UGX 91,083,000 | UGX 73,106,000 | UGX 17,977,000 | UGX 65,574,313 |
| Step 8 | UGX 95,330,000 | UGX 76,376,000 | UGX 18,954,000 | UGX 68,507,472 |
| Step 9 | UGX 99,577,000 | UGX 79,646,000 | UGX 19,931,000 | UGX 71,440,710 |
| Step 10 | UGX 103,823,000 | UGX 82,916,000 | UGX 20,907,000 | UGX 74,373,948 |
| Step 11 | UGX 108,070,000 | UGX 86,186,000 | UGX 21,884,000 | UGX 77,307,107 |
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 (13 open)
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
National Consultant Development of the Legal, Policy, Governance and Operational Framework for the Pilot Criminal Justice Information Exchange and Referral System (CJIX-R) in UgandaUNODC · CON
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Frequently asked
What is the G-4 salary at the UN in Kampala?
A General Service G-4 at the UN in Kampala, Uganda earns a net base salary from about UGX 53,486,000 (step 1) to UGX 86,186,000 (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-4 in Kampala?
Take-home starts from the G-4 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