UN G-7 Salary in Washington DC, United States

What a locally recruited General Service (G-7) earns at the UN in Washington DC — the published local salary scale in USD, with pension and estimated take-home.

G-7 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 67,749
Net · step 1
USD 85,814
Net · mid-step
USD 103,879
Net · top step
USD 11 steps Hardship H

Net base salary range, before pension and insurance deductions.

G-7 salary scale — by step

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

StepGrossNetStaff assessmentEst. take-home
Step 1USD 89,787USD 67,749USD 22,038USD 59,217
Step 2USD 94,876USD 71,362USD 23,514USD 62,354
Step 3USD 99,965USD 74,975USD 24,990USD 65,491
Step 4USD 105,054USD 78,588USD 26,466USD 68,628
Step 5USD 110,142USD 82,201USD 27,941USD 71,765
Step 6USD 115,231USD 85,814USD 29,417USD 74,901
Step 7USD 120,320USD 89,427USD 30,893USD 78,010
Step 8USD 125,408USD 93,040USD 32,368USD 81,119
Step 9USD 130,497USD 96,653USD 33,844USD 84,228
Step 10USD 135,586USD 100,266USD 35,320USD 87,338
Step 11USD 140,675USD 103,879USD 36,796USD 90,446

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.

Frequently asked

What is the G-7 salary at the UN in Washington DC?

A General Service G-7 at the UN in Washington DC, United States earns a net base salary from about USD 67,749 (step 1) to USD 103,879 (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-7 in Washington DC?

Take-home starts from the G-7 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.