UN P-2 Salary in Kyiv, Ukraine

What an internationally recruited Professional (P-2) earns at the UN in Kyiv — the global net base salary plus this duty station's 28% post adjustment and the hardship, danger and non-family allowances on top.

Hardship Category D Non-Family Duty Station Danger-Pay Location Post Adjustment 28.1% Cost of living 31 (US=100) HDI Rank #87

P-2 salary in Kyiv — 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 71,795
Net rem · step 1
USD 83,708
Net rem · mid
USD 95,614
Net rem · top step
USD Post adjustment +28% 13 steps Hardship D January 2026 Checked 16 Aug 2026 Danger-pay station Non-family

Net remuneration = net base + 28% 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 28% post adjustment for Kyiv. Per year, USD.

StepNet basePost adj (+28%)Net remunerationEst. take-home
Step 1USD 56,046USD 15,749USD 71,795USD 59,994
Step 2USD 57,594USD 16,184USD 73,778USD 61,637
Step 3USD 59,142USD 16,619USD 75,761USD 63,280
Step 4USD 60,692USD 17,054USD 77,746USD 64,926
Step 5USD 62,243USD 17,490USD 79,733USD 66,570
Step 6USD 63,794USD 17,926USD 81,720USD 68,208
Step 7USD 65,346USD 18,362USD 83,708USD 69,847
Step 8USD 66,890USD 18,796USD 85,686USD 71,478
Step 9USD 68,441USD 19,232USD 87,673USD 73,117
Step 10USD 69,990USD 19,667USD 89,657USD 74,753
Step 11USD 71,540USD 20,103USD 91,643USD 76,390
Step 12USD 73,093USD 20,539USD 93,632USD 78,031
Step 13USD 74,640USD 20,974USD 95,614USD 79,665

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 Kyiv

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

Post adjustmentCost-of-living multiplier on net base+28%
Hardship allowanceICSC category DUSD 14,670
Mobility incentiveFrom the 2nd assignment onwardUSD 6,900 +
Danger paySecurity-risk designationUSD 19,740 (USD 1,645/mo)
Non-family allowanceWhen dependants may not accompany staffUSD 19,800 / USD 7,500 single
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 Kyiv — plus cost of living & relocation
Your Take-Home in Ukraine

An estimate for a UN post at Kyiv, Ukraine — for internationally recruited staff (Professional P / D, in US dollars) or locally recruited staff (General Service / National Officer, local scale).

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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 Kyiv

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

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

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Frequently asked

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

A Professional P-2 in Kyiv, Ukraine has a net base salary of about USD 56,046 (step 1) to USD 74,640 (top step). With the 28% post adjustment for this duty station, net remuneration is roughly USD 71,739 to USD 95,539 per year, before hardship, danger and other allowances.

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

Post adjustment equalises purchasing power across duty stations. In Kyiv it is about 28% 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.

Does Kyiv qualify for UN danger pay?

Yes. Internationally recruited staff in Kyiv may receive danger pay of about $1,645/month on top of salary and post adjustment.

Is Kyiv a non-family duty station?

Yes. Dependants may not accompany staff in Kyiv; internationally recruited staff receive an additional non-family allowance (about $19,800/year with eligible dependants, $7,500 without).

What is the cost of living in Kyiv, Ukraine?

Everyday prices in Ukraine are roughly 31% of United States levels (World Bank price level index, US = 100). Post adjustment is designed to offset this. For internationally recruited (P/D) staff, our Real UN Purchasing Power estimate for Kyiv is 111/100 (New York = 100) — net pay (base + post adjustment) stretches about 11% further here than in New York.

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

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