UN FS-3 Salary — Aden, Yemen

What an internationally recruited Field Service (FS-3) 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-3 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 59,402
Net rem · step 1
USD 67,392
Net rem · mid
USD 75,378
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 48,730–USD 61,836), before hardship/danger allowances and pension.

FS-3 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 48,730USD 10,672USD 59,402USD 49,282
Step 2USD 49,829USD 10,913USD 60,742USD 50,382
Step 3USD 50,918USD 11,151USD 62,069USD 51,472
Step 4USD 52,007USD 11,390USD 63,397USD 52,562
Step 5USD 53,097USD 11,628USD 64,725USD 53,653
Step 6USD 54,194USD 11,868USD 66,062USD 54,752
Step 7USD 55,285USD 12,107USD 67,392USD 55,844
Step 8USD 56,376USD 12,346USD 68,722USD 56,936
Step 9USD 57,471USD 12,586USD 70,057USD 58,032
Step 10USD 58,555USD 12,824USD 71,379USD 59,117
Step 11USD 59,646USD 13,062USD 72,708USD 60,209
Step 12USD 60,743USD 13,303USD 74,046USD 61,308
Step 13USD 61,836USD 13,542USD 75,378USD 62,400

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-3 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-2 FS-4 FS-5 FS-6 FS-7

UN jobs — Aden (8 open)

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Frequently asked

What is the FS-3 salary at the UN in Aden?

A Field Service FS-3 in Aden, Yemen has a net base salary of about USD 48,730 (step 1) to USD 61,836 (top step). With the 22% post adjustment for this duty station, net remuneration is roughly USD 59,451 to USD 75,440 per year, before hardship, danger and other allowances.

How does post adjustment work for a FS-3 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-3 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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