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International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland United Nations System Founded 1951

Pay system, contracts & programmes

How pay and appointments work at IOM.

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 ›
IOM has applied the UN common system since joining the UN in 2016; many positions are project-funded, and short-term contracts and consultancies are widely used.
Entry & talent programmes

What IOM typically hires at

Based on 2,667 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
NO-level
3%
Local scale — varies by duty station
P-1
0%
$43,834 – $59,617
P-2
2%
$56,046 – $74,640
P-3
2%
$71,335 – $92,127
P-4
1%
$86,027 – $108,485
P-5
0%
$103,165 – $126,441
D-1/D-2
0%
$117,953 – $153,845
Consultant
16%
Daily fee (varies)
Internship
4%
Stipend (varies)
Other/Unspecified
57%
Main duty station: Manila. 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 · 61% Consultancy · 16% Short-term · 15% Internship · 4% Volunteer · 3% Talent Pool · 0% Fellowship · 0%

Estimate take-home pay at IOM

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.

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UN salary scale data last synced 1 Sep 2026 · Source: ICSC.

About IOM

  • Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland
  • 5,001-10,000 employees employees
  • Founded 1951
  • United Nations System

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. With 172 member states, a…

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Being a member of the IOM team requires the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. As an international organization with a global mandate, IOM also aims to maintain an equitable geographical balance among its staff. As such, its recruitment…
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