UN FS-6 Salary — Sana'a, Yemen

What an internationally recruited Field Service (FS-6) 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-6 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 87,503
Net rem · step 1
USD 100,758
Net rem · mid
USD 114,018
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 71,783–USD 93,534), before hardship/danger allowances and pension.

FS-6 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 71,783USD 15,720USD 87,503USD 72,308
Step 2USD 73,595USD 16,117USD 89,712USD 74,112
Step 3USD 75,410USD 16,515USD 91,925USD 75,920
Step 4USD 77,221USD 16,911USD 94,132USD 77,723
Step 5USD 79,031USD 17,308USD 96,339USD 79,526
Step 6USD 80,843USD 17,705USD 98,548USD 81,329
Step 7USD 82,656USD 18,102USD 100,758USD 83,131
Step 8USD 84,478USD 18,501USD 102,979USD 84,941
Step 9USD 86,285USD 18,896USD 105,181USD 86,735
Step 10USD 88,097USD 19,293USD 107,390USD 88,535
Step 11USD 89,913USD 19,691USD 109,604USD 90,339
Step 12USD 91,723USD 20,087USD 111,810USD 92,136
Step 13USD 93,534USD 20,484USD 114,018USD 93,935

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-6 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-1 FS-2 FS-3 FS-4 FS-5 FS-7

Frequently asked

What is the FS-6 salary at the UN in Sana'a?

A Field Service FS-6 in Sana'a, Yemen has a net base salary of about USD 71,783 (step 1) to USD 93,534 (top step). With the 22% post adjustment for this duty station, net remuneration is roughly USD 87,575 to USD 114,111 per year, before hardship, danger and other allowances.

How does post adjustment work for a FS-6 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-6 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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