UN G-1 Salary in New York, United States

What a locally recruited General Service (G-1) earns at the UN in New York — the published local salary scale in USD, with pension and estimated take-home.

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G-1 salary in New York — at a glance

Locally recruited General Service (GS), paid on the local scale in USD — no post adjustment or hardship allowance. Internationally recruited? See the P/D estimate.

USD 36,826
Net · step 1
USD 42,434
Net · mid-step
USD 48,042
Net · top step
USD 9 steps Hardship H

Net base salary range, before pension and insurance deductions.

G-1 salary scale — by step

Published General Service scale for New York. Per year, in USD.

StepGrossNetStaff assessmentEst. take-home
Step 1USD 47,062USD 36,826USD 10,236USD 32,284
Step 2USD 48,957USD 38,228USD 10,729USD 33,508
Step 3USD 50,851USD 39,630USD 11,221USD 34,730
Step 4USD 52,746USD 41,032USD 11,714USD 35,954
Step 5USD 54,641USD 42,434USD 12,207USD 37,177
Step 6USD 56,535USD 43,836USD 12,699USD 38,400
Step 7USD 58,430USD 45,238USD 13,192USD 39,623
Step 8USD 60,333USD 46,640USD 13,693USD 40,846
Step 9USD 62,281USD 48,042USD 14,239USD 42,069

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.

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A simplified estimate for a UN post at New York, United States, on live ICSC figures — for internationally recruited staff (Professional P / D, in US dollars) or locally recruited staff (General Service / National Officer, local scale).

You must already have 5 years' continuous UN service to qualify, and it applies from your 2nd duty station onward. Paid for up to 5 years at any one station.
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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.

See all allowances & benefits for New York — cost of living, dependency & language allowances & more

Other local (GS/NO) grades in New York

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

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Frequently asked

What is the G-1 salary at the UN in New York?

A General Service G-1 at the UN in New York, United States earns a net base salary from about USD 36,826 (step 1) to USD 48,042 (top step) per year, per the local salary scale. Gross salary is higher; staff assessment and pension are deducted.

How is take-home pay calculated for a G-1 in New York?

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 New York, United States?

Everyday prices in United States are roughly 100% of United States levels (World Bank price level index, US = 100).

These are UN common-system pay figures. The World Bank, IMF and NGOs and other non-UN employers posting in New York set their own pay — a role here does not guarantee these figures.

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