UN FS-2 Salary — Aden, Yemen

What an internationally recruited Field Service (FS-2) earns at the UN in Aden — the global net base salary plus this duty station’s 22% post adjustment and the hardship, danger and non-family allowances on top.

The UN sets one post adjustment for Yemen rather than for each duty station, so this 22% multiplier — and the salary below — applies to Aden exactly as it does to Sana'a.

Hardship Category E Non-Family Duty Station Danger-Pay Location Post Adjustment % 21.9 HDI Rank #184

FS-2 salary — Aden, at a glance

Internationally recruited Field Service (FS) — the UN’s worldwide FS scale plus this station’s post adjustment. Recruited locally? See the GS/NO local scale.

USD 52,779
Net rem · step 1
USD 59,783
Net rem · mid
USD 66,884
Net rem · top step
USD Post adjustment +22% 13 steps Hardship E January 2026 Checked Nov 7, 2026 Danger-pay station Non-family

Net remuneration = net base + 22% post adjustment (net base USD 43,297–USD 54,868), before hardship/danger allowances and pension.

FS-2 salary scale — by step

Worldwide Field Service net base (UN OneHR), effective January 2026, with the 22% post adjustment for Aden. Per year, USD.

StepNet basePost adj (+22%)Net remunerationEst. take-home
Step 1USD 43,297USD 9,482USD 52,779USD 43,843
Step 2USD 44,263USD 9,694USD 53,957USD 44,810
Step 3USD 45,227USD 9,905USD 55,132USD 45,775
Step 4USD 46,191USD 10,116USD 56,307USD 46,740
Step 5USD 47,159USD 10,328USD 57,487USD 47,709
Step 6USD 48,120USD 10,538USD 58,658USD 48,671
Step 7USD 49,043USD 10,740USD 59,783USD 49,595
Step 8USD 50,050USD 10,961USD 61,011USD 50,603
Step 9USD 51,015USD 11,172USD 62,187USD 51,569
Step 10USD 51,981USD 11,384USD 63,365USD 52,536
Step 11USD 52,944USD 11,595USD 64,539USD 53,500
Step 12USD 53,905USD 11,805USD 65,710USD 54,462
Step 13USD 54,868USD 12,016USD 66,884USD 55,426

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 — Aden

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

Post adjustmentCost-of-living multiplier on net base+22%
Hardship allowanceICSC category EUSD 18,340
Mobility incentiveFrom the 2nd assignment onwardUSD 6,900 +
Danger paySecurity-risk designationUSD 19,740 (USD 1,645/mo)
Non-family allowanceWhen dependants may not accompany staffUSD 19,800 / USD 7,500 single
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 — Aden, plus cost of living & relocation
Your Take-Home Pay — Yemen

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Indicative estimate — excludes rental subsidy, education grant and settling-in. Professional (P/D) and Field Service (FS) pay is in US dollars; GS/NO on the local scale in local currency. For information only — not official advice.

Other Professional grades — Aden

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

FS-1 FS-3 FS-4 FS-5 FS-6 FS-7

UN jobs — Aden (8 open)

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Frequently asked

What is the FS-2 salary at the UN in Aden?

A Field Service FS-2 in Aden, Yemen has a net base salary of about USD 43,297 (step 1) to USD 54,868 (top step). With the 22% post adjustment for this duty station, net remuneration is roughly USD 52,822 to USD 66,939 per year, before hardship, danger and other allowances.

How does post adjustment work for a FS-2 in Aden?

Post adjustment equalises purchasing power across duty stations. In Aden it is about 22% of net base salary, added on top — so the same FS-2 net base is worth more or less depending on the station’s cost of living.

Does Aden qualify for UN danger pay?

Yes. Internationally recruited staff in Aden may receive danger pay of about $1,645/month on top of salary and post adjustment.

Is Aden a non-family duty station?

Yes. Dependants may not accompany staff in Aden; internationally recruited staff receive an additional non-family allowance (about $19,800/year with eligible dependants, $7,500 without).

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

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