UN G-4 Salary in Washington DC, United States

What a locally recruited General Service (G-4) earns at the UN in Washington DC — the published local salary scale in USD, with pension and estimated take-home.

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G-4 salary in Washington DC — 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 44,560
Net · step 1
USD 56,440
Net · mid-step
USD 68,320
Net · top step
USD 11 steps Hardship H

Net base salary range, before pension and insurance deductions.

G-4 salary scale — by step

Published General Service scale for Washington DC. Per year, in USD.

StepGrossNetStaff assessmentEst. take-home
Step 1USD 57,514USD 44,560USD 12,954USD 39,026
Step 2USD 60,744USD 46,936USD 13,808USD 41,099
Step 3USD 64,044USD 49,312USD 14,732USD 43,172
Step 4USD 67,344USD 51,688USD 15,656USD 45,245
Step 5USD 70,644USD 54,064USD 16,580USD 47,317
Step 6USD 73,944USD 56,440USD 17,504USD 49,390
Step 7USD 77,244USD 58,816USD 18,428USD 51,461
Step 8USD 80,552USD 61,192USD 19,360USD 53,524
Step 9USD 83,899USD 63,568USD 20,331USD 55,587
Step 10USD 87,245USD 65,944USD 21,301USD 57,650
Step 11USD 90,592USD 68,320USD 22,272USD 59,713

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 Washington DC, 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 Washington DC — cost of living, dependency & language allowances & more

Other local (GS/NO) grades in Washington DC

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

G-1 G-2 G-3 G-5 G-6 G-7 NO-A NO-B NO-C NO-D

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Frequently asked

What is the G-4 salary at the UN in Washington DC?

A General Service G-4 at the UN in Washington DC, United States earns a net base salary from about USD 44,560 (step 1) to USD 68,320 (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-4 in Washington DC?

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 Washington DC, 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 Washington DC set their own pay — a role here does not guarantee these figures.

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