UN G-5 Salary in Washington DC, United States

What a locally recruited General Service (G-5) 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-5 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 50,792
Net · step 1
USD 64,342
Net · mid-step
USD 77,892
Net · top step
USD 11 steps Hardship H

Net base salary range, before pension and insurance deductions.

G-5 salary scale — by step

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

StepGrossNetStaff assessmentEst. take-home
Step 1USD 66,100USD 50,792USD 15,308USD 44,462
Step 2USD 69,864USD 53,502USD 16,362USD 46,827
Step 3USD 73,628USD 56,212USD 17,416USD 49,191
Step 4USD 77,392USD 58,922USD 18,470USD 51,553
Step 5USD 81,172USD 61,632USD 19,540USD 53,906
Step 6USD 84,989USD 64,342USD 20,647USD 56,259
Step 7USD 88,806USD 67,052USD 21,754USD 58,612
Step 8USD 92,623USD 69,762USD 22,861USD 60,965
Step 9USD 96,439USD 72,472USD 23,967USD 63,318
Step 10USD 100,256USD 75,182USD 25,074USD 65,671
Step 11USD 104,073USD 77,892USD 26,181USD 68,024

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-4 G-6 G-7 NO-A NO-B NO-C NO-D

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Frequently asked

What is the G-5 salary at the UN in Washington DC?

A General Service G-5 at the UN in Washington DC, United States earns a net base salary from about USD 50,792 (step 1) to USD 77,892 (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-5 in Washington DC?

Take-home starts from the G-5 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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