UN D-2 Salary in Puerto Ayacucho, Venezuela

What an internationally recruited Director (D-2) earns at the UN in Puerto Ayacucho — the global net base salary plus this duty station's 43% post adjustment and the hardship, danger and non-family allowances on top.

The UN sets one post adjustment for Venezuela rather than for each duty station, so this 43% multiplier — and the salary below — applies to Puerto Ayacucho exactly as it does to Caracas.

Hardship Category D Post Adjustment 42.7% HDI Rank #121

D-2 salary in Puerto Ayacucho — 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 186,191
Net rem · step 1
USD 201,013
Net rem · mid
USD 219,537
Net rem · top step
USD Post adjustment +43% 10 steps Hardship D January 2026 Checked 1 Sep 2026

Net remuneration = net base + 43% post adjustment (net base USD 130,477–USD 153,845), before hardship/danger allowances and pension.

D-2 salary scale — by step

Global net base (un_scale), effective January 2026, with the 43% post adjustment for Puerto Ayacucho. Per year, USD.

StepNet basePost adj (+43%)Net remunerationEst. take-home
Step 1USD 130,477USD 55,714USD 186,191USD 157,085
Step 2USD 133,072USD 56,822USD 189,894USD 160,189
Step 3USD 135,667USD 57,930USD 193,597USD 163,292
Step 4USD 138,265USD 59,039USD 197,304USD 166,399
Step 5USD 140,864USD 60,149USD 201,013USD 169,508
Step 6USD 143,460USD 61,257USD 204,717USD 172,612
Step 7USD 146,055USD 62,365USD 208,420USD 175,716
Step 8USD 148,654USD 63,475USD 212,129USD 178,824
Step 9USD 151,249USD 64,583USD 215,832USD 181,928
Step 10USD 153,845USD 65,692USD 219,537USD 185,032

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 Puerto Ayacucho

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

Post adjustmentCost-of-living multiplier on net base+43%
Hardship allowanceICSC category DUSD 19,550
Mobility incentiveFrom the 2nd assignment onwardUSD 10,350 +
Danger paySecurity-risk designationNot a danger-pay station
Non-family allowanceWhen dependants may not accompany staffFamily duty station
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 Puerto Ayacucho — plus cost of living & relocation
Your Take-Home in Venezuela

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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 Puerto Ayacucho

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

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Frequently asked

What is the D-2 salary at the UN in Puerto Ayacucho?

A Director D-2 in Puerto Ayacucho, Venezuela has a net base salary of about USD 130,477 (step 1) to USD 153,845 (top step). With the 43% post adjustment for this duty station, net remuneration is roughly USD 186,582 to USD 219,998 per year, before hardship, danger and other allowances.

How does post adjustment work for a D-2 in Puerto Ayacucho?

Post adjustment equalises purchasing power across duty stations. In Puerto Ayacucho it is about 43% of net base salary, added on top — so the same D-2 net base is worth more or less depending on the station's cost of living.

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

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