UN D-2 Salary — Sanaa, Yemen

What an internationally recruited Director (D-2) 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-2 salary — 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 159,051
Net rem · step 1
USD 171,713
Net rem · mid
USD 187,537
Net rem · top step
USD Post adjustment +22% 10 steps Hardship E January 2026 Checked Oct 1, 2026 Danger-pay station Non-family

Net remuneration = net base + 22% post adjustment (net base USD 130,477–USD 153,845), before hardship/danger allowances and pension.

D-2 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 130,477USD 28,574USD 159,051USD 130,625
Step 2USD 133,072USD 29,143USD 162,215USD 133,202
Step 3USD 135,667USD 29,711USD 165,378USD 135,779
Step 4USD 138,265USD 30,280USD 168,545USD 138,359
Step 5USD 140,864USD 30,849USD 171,713USD 140,940
Step 6USD 143,460USD 31,418USD 174,878USD 143,519
Step 7USD 146,055USD 31,986USD 178,041USD 146,096
Step 8USD 148,654USD 32,555USD 181,209USD 148,677
Step 9USD 151,249USD 33,124USD 184,373USD 151,254
Step 10USD 153,845USD 33,692USD 187,537USD 153,833

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 — Sanaa

Allowances an internationally recruited D-2 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 — Sanaa, 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) pay is in US dollars; GS/NO on the local scale in local currency. For information only — not official advice.

Other Professional grades — Sanaa

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

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

UN jobs — Sanaa (3 open)

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Frequently asked

What is the D-2 salary at the UN in Sanaa?

A Director D-2 in Sanaa, Yemen has a net base salary of about USD 130,477 (step 1) to USD 153,845 (top step). With the 22% post adjustment for this duty station, net remuneration is roughly USD 159,182 to USD 187,691 per year, before hardship, danger and other allowances.

How does post adjustment work for a D-2 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-2 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 here set their own pay — a role here does not guarantee these figures.

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