Skip to main
ICAO

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

Montreal, Canada United Nations System Founded 1947

Pay system, contracts & programmes

How pay and appointments work at ICAO.

UN common system
Salaries, post adjustment, allowances and benefits are set by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) — broadly consistent across UN agencies, funds and programmes. How UN pay works ›

What ICAO typically hires at

Based on 123 postings in the last 12 months. Net base = annual salary before post adjustment/allowances.

Grade Share of postings Est. net base / year
G-level
11%
Local scale — varies by duty station
P-2
6%
$56,046 – $74,640
P-3
1%
$71,335 – $92,127
P-4
5%
$86,027 – $108,485
P-5
9%
$103,165 – $126,441
D-1/D-2
2%
$117,953 – $153,845
Consultant
5%
Daily fee (varies)
Internship
7%
Stipend (varies)
Other/Unspecified
56%
Main duty station: Montreal. Take-home changes with post adjustment & hardship there.
Estimate take-home

Contract types

The contract mix shapes benefits eligibility — staff posts (P/GS) carry pension, health and allowances that consultancies and volunteer roles usually don't.

Staff position · 46% Talent Pool · 42% Internship · 7% Consultancy · 5%

Estimate take-home pay at ICAO

A UN salary is not one number. Net base, post adjustment for the duty station and hardship where it applies go on; pension and health insurance come off. The calculator builds that stack layer by layer on the live ICSC scale.

Open the UN take-home calculator
UN salary scale data last synced 1 Sep 2026 · Source: ICSC.

About ICAO

  • Montreal, Canada
  • 501-1,000 employees employees
  • Founded 1947
  • United Nations System

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a UN specialized agency, established by States in 1944 to manage the administration and governance of the Convention on International Civil…

Visit Career Site Hiring Insights & Trends

Why Join ICAO

ICAO looks for energetic, passionate, motivated individuals to join the team. ICAO looks for people who Demonstrate a high level of technical knowledgeBe motivated and have a strong commitment to the delivering our policies and programmesPossess good analytical skills and a keen…
Learn more about ICAO →
Latest ICAO Jobs
International Civil Aviation Organization
P5 Chief and Senior Professional
Staff position Internationallly Recruited
Posted 2 weeks ago Closes 23 Sep 2026 · 10 days
International Civil Aviation Organization
P-5 Chief and Senior Professional
Staff position Internationallly Recruited
Posted 4 weeks ago Closes 14 Sep 2026 · 1 day
International Civil Aviation Organization
34123
Staff position
Posted 3 months ago Closes 13 Sep 2026 · today
International Civil Aviation Organization
20342 Chief and Senior Professional
Talent Pool
Posted 7 months ago
International Civil Aviation Organization
20339 Chief and Senior Professional
Talent Pool
Posted 7 months ago
Advertisement