UN FS-1 Salary — Sana'a, Yemen

What an internationally recruited Field Service (FS-1) earns at the UN in Sana'a — the global net base salary plus this duty station’s 22% post adjustment and the hardship, danger and non-family allowances on top.

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

FS-1 salary — Sana'a, 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 46,985
Net rem · step 1
USD 53,190
Net rem · mid
USD 59,382
Net rem · top step
USD Post adjustment +22% 13 steps Hardship E January 2026 Checked Nov 9, 2026 Danger-pay station Non-family

Net remuneration = net base + 22% post adjustment (net base USD 38,544–USD 48,714), before hardship/danger allowances and pension.

FS-1 salary scale — by step

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

StepNet basePost adj (+22%)Net remunerationEst. take-home
Step 1USD 38,544USD 8,441USD 46,985USD 39,085
Step 2USD 39,393USD 8,627USD 48,020USD 39,935
Step 3USD 40,238USD 8,812USD 49,050USD 40,781
Step 4USD 41,085USD 8,998USD 50,083USD 41,629
Step 5USD 41,932USD 9,183USD 51,115USD 42,477
Step 6USD 42,787USD 9,370USD 52,157USD 43,332
Step 7USD 43,634USD 9,556USD 53,190USD 44,180
Step 8USD 44,477USD 9,740USD 54,217USD 45,024
Step 9USD 45,329USD 9,927USD 55,256USD 45,877
Step 10USD 46,176USD 10,113USD 56,289USD 46,725
Step 11USD 47,021USD 10,298USD 57,319USD 47,571
Step 12USD 47,866USD 10,483USD 58,349USD 48,417
Step 13USD 48,714USD 10,668USD 59,382USD 49,266

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 — Sana'a

Allowances an internationally recruited FS-1 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 — Sana'a, plus cost of living & relocation
Your Take-Home Pay — Yemen

An estimate for a UN post at Sana'a, Yemen — for internationally recruited staff (Professional P / D, in US dollars) or locally recruited staff (General Service / National Officer, local scale).

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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 — Sana'a

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

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

Frequently asked

What is the FS-1 salary at the UN in Sana'a?

A Field Service FS-1 in Sana'a, Yemen has a net base salary of about USD 38,544 (step 1) to USD 48,714 (top step). With the 22% post adjustment for this duty station, net remuneration is roughly USD 47,024 to USD 59,431 per year, before hardship, danger and other allowances.

How does post adjustment work for a FS-1 in Sana'a?

Post adjustment equalises purchasing power across duty stations. In Sana'a it is about 22% of net base salary, added on top — so the same FS-1 net base is worth more or less depending on the station’s cost of living.

Does Sana'a qualify for UN danger pay?

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

Is Sana'a a non-family duty station?

Yes. Dependants may not accompany staff in Sana'a; 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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