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International Maritime Organization (IMO)

London, United Kingdom United Nations System Founded 1948

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 ›

What IMO typically hires at

Based on 34 postings in the last 12 months. Net base = annual salary before post adjustment/allowances.

Grade Share of postings Est. net base / year
G-level
15%
Local scale — varies by duty station
P-2
3%
$56,046 – $74,640
P-3
6%
$71,335 – $92,127
Consultant
6%
Daily fee (varies)
Internship
6%
Stipend (varies)
Other/Unspecified
65%
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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 · 76% Internship · 6% Consultancy · 6% Short-term · 6% Talent Pool · 6%

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 Nov 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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Posted 3 months ago
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N/A
Short-term
Posted 3 months ago Closes 31 Dec 2026
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