G-6 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-6 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 108,156,000 | UGX 86,252,000 | UGX 21,904,000 | UGX 77,365,611 |
| Step 2 | UGX 115,003,000 | UGX 91,524,000 | UGX 23,479,000 | UGX 82,094,616 |
| Step 3 | UGX 121,849,000 | UGX 96,796,000 | UGX 25,053,000 | UGX 86,823,542 |
| Step 4 | UGX 128,696,000 | UGX 102,068,000 | UGX 26,628,000 | UGX 91,552,389 |
| Step 5 | UGX 135,543,000 | UGX 107,340,000 | UGX 28,203,000 | UGX 96,281,315 |
| Step 6 | UGX 142,390,000 | UGX 112,612,000 | UGX 29,778,000 | UGX 101,010,320 |
| Step 7 | UGX 149,262,000 | UGX 117,884,000 | UGX 31,378,000 | UGX 105,739,246 |
| Step 8 | UGX 156,386,000 | UGX 123,156,000 | UGX 33,230,000 | UGX 110,468,172 |
| Step 9 | UGX 163,511,000 | UGX 128,428,000 | UGX 35,083,000 | UGX 115,196,940 |
| Step 10 | UGX 170,635,000 | UGX 133,700,000 | UGX 36,935,000 | UGX 119,907,459 |
| Step 11 | UGX 177,759,000 | UGX 138,972,000 | UGX 38,787,000 | UGX 124,614,897 |
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.
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Frequently asked
What is the G-6 salary at the UN in Kampala?
A General Service G-6 at the UN in Kampala, Uganda earns a net base salary from about UGX 86,252,000 (step 1) to UGX 138,972,000 (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-6 in Kampala?
Take-home starts from the G-6 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