Skip to main
OSCE

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)

Vienna, Austria European and Co-ordinated Organizations Founded 1973

Pay system, contracts & programmes

How pay and appointments work at OSCE.

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 ›
Pays on the UN common system: salaries are set by reference to the ICSC net salary scales.

What OSCE typically hires at

Based on 427 postings in the last 12 months. Net base = annual salary before post adjustment/allowances.

Grade Share of postings Est. net base / year
G-level
16%
Local scale — varies by duty station
P-1
1%
$43,834 – $59,617
P-2
2%
$56,046 – $74,640
P-3
2%
$71,335 – $92,127
P-4
2%
$86,027 – $108,485
P-5
1%
$103,165 – $126,441
D-1/D-2
0%
$117,953 – $153,845
Consultant
21%
Daily fee (varies)
Internship
3%
Stipend (varies)
Other/Unspecified
52%
—
Main duty station: Vienna. 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 · 63% Consultancy · 21% Talent Pool · 13% Internship · 3%

Estimate take-home pay at OSCE

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 Oct 2026 · Source: ICSC.

About OSCE

  • Vienna, Austria
  • Founded 1973
  • European and Co-ordinated Organizations

The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms…

Visit Career Site Hiring Insights & Trends

Why Join OSCE

About 3,500 people work for the OSCE in five institutions and 16 field operations. There are tremendous opportunities – from field work in offices in South-Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus and Central Asia, to positions in the institutions…
Learn more about OSCE →
Latest OSCE Jobs
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
SSA Chief and Senior Professional
Consultancy
Posted 4 hours ago Closes 20 Oct 2026 · 6 days
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Consultant Chief and Senior Professional
Consultancy Internationally Recruited
Posted Yesterday Closes 20 Oct 2026 · 6 days
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
G4 General Support
Staff position Locally Recruited
Posted Yesterday Closes 3 Nov 2026
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
G2 General Support
Staff position Locally Recruited
Posted Yesterday Closes 31 Oct 2026
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
S
Staff position
Posted 2 days ago Closes 10 Nov 2026
Advertisement