UN D-1 Salary in Sanaa, Yemen

What an internationally recruited Director (D-1) earns at the UN in Sanaa — 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 Sanaa exactly as it does to Sana'a.

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

D-1 salary in Sanaa — 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 143,785
Net rem · step 1
USD 160,462
Net rem · mid
USD 177,133
Net rem · top step
USD Post adjustment +22% 13 steps Hardship E January 2026 Checked 1 Sep 2026 Danger-pay station Non-family

Net remuneration = net base + 22% post adjustment (net base USD 117,953–USD 145,310), before hardship/danger allowances and pension.

D-1 salary scale — by step

Global net base (un_scale), effective January 2026, with the 22% post adjustment for Sanaa. Per year, USD.

StepNet basePost adj (+22%)Net remunerationEst. take-home
Step 1USD 117,953USD 25,832USD 143,785USD 118,186
Step 2USD 120,232USD 26,331USD 146,563USD 120,450
Step 3USD 122,516USD 26,831USD 149,347USD 122,718
Step 4USD 124,798USD 27,331USD 152,129USD 124,985
Step 5USD 127,071USD 27,829USD 154,900USD 127,242
Step 6USD 129,354USD 28,329USD 157,683USD 129,509
Step 7USD 131,634USD 28,828USD 160,462USD 131,774
Step 8USD 133,911USD 29,327USD 163,238USD 134,035
Step 9USD 136,194USD 29,826USD 166,020USD 136,303
Step 10USD 138,472USD 30,325USD 168,797USD 138,565
Step 11USD 140,752USD 30,825USD 171,577USD 140,829
Step 12USD 143,028USD 31,323USD 174,351USD 143,090
Step 13USD 145,310USD 31,823USD 177,133USD 145,356

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 Sanaa

Allowances an internationally recruited D-1 may receive at this duty station. Annual USD unless noted.

Post adjustmentCost-of-living multiplier on net base+22%
Hardship allowanceICSC category EUSD 24,460
Mobility incentiveFrom the 2nd assignment onwardUSD 10,350 +
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 for Sanaa — plus cost of living & relocation
Your Take-Home in Yemen

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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 Sanaa

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

P-1 P-2 P-3 P-4 P-5 D-2

UN jobs in Sanaa (5 open)

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Frequently asked

What is the D-1 salary at the UN in Sanaa?

A Director D-1 in Sanaa, Yemen has a net base salary of about USD 117,953 (step 1) to USD 145,310 (top step). With the 22% post adjustment for this duty station, net remuneration is roughly USD 143,903 to USD 177,278 per year, before hardship, danger and other allowances.

How does post adjustment work for a D-1 in Sanaa?

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

Does Sanaa qualify for UN danger pay?

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

Is Sanaa a non-family duty station?

Yes. Dependants may not accompany staff in Sanaa; 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 in Sanaa set their own pay — a role here does not guarantee these figures.

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