Pay system, contracts & programmes

How pay and appointments work at IMO.

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 ›

All contract types

What IMO typically hires at

Based on 20 postings in the last 12 months. Net base = annual salary before post adjustment/allowances.

Grade	Share of postings	Est. net base / year
G-level	10%	Local scale — varies by duty station
P-3	5%	$71,335 – $92,127
Consultant	10%	Daily fee (varies)
Internship	10%	Stipend (varies)
Other/Unspecified	65%	—

Main duty station: London. 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 · 65% Internship · 10% Consultancy · 10% Talent Pool · 10% Short-term · 5%

Estimate take-home pay at IMO

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 IMO

London, United Kingdom
Founded 1948
United Nations System

IMO – the International Maritime Organization – is the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine and…

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