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PAHO

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Washington, D.C., United States United Nations System Founded 1902

Pay system, contracts & programmes

How pay and appointments work at PAHO.

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 PAHO typically hires at

Based on 90 postings in the last 12 months. Net base = annual salary before post adjustment/allowances.

Grade Share of postings Est. net base / year
G-level
1%
Local scale — varies by duty station
P-3
4%
$71,335 – $92,127
P-4
12%
$86,027 – $108,485
D-1/D-2
1%
$117,953 – $153,845
Consultant
62%
Daily fee (varies)
Internship
1%
Stipend (varies)
Other/Unspecified
18%
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Main duty station: Washington DC. Take-home changes with post adjustment & hardship there.
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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.

Consultancy · 62% Staff position · 28% Volunteer · 7% Talent Pool · 2% Internship · 1%

Estimate take-home pay at PAHO

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 Oct 2026 · Source: ICSC.

About PAHO

  • Washington, D.C., United States
  • Founded 1902
  • United Nations System

PAHO is the specialized international health agency for the Americas.It works with countries throughout the region to improve and protect people's health. PAHO engages in technical cooperation with…

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