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UNFCCC

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

Bonn, Germany United Nations System Founded 1992

Pay system, contracts & programmes

How pay and appointments work at UNFCCC.

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 UNFCCC typically hires at

Based on 14 postings in the last 12 months. Net base = annual salary before post adjustment/allowances.

Grade Share of postings Est. net base / year
G-level
14%
Local scale — varies by duty station
P-2
21%
$56,046 – $74,640
P-3
7%
$71,335 – $92,127
D-1/D-2
7%
$117,953 – $153,845
Top Executive
7%
$159,016 – $173,372
Consultant
21%
Daily fee (varies)
Internship
14%
Stipend (varies)
Other/Unspecified
7%
Main duty station: Bonn. 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.

Staff position · 57% Consultancy · 21% Internship · 14% Volunteer · 7%

Estimate take-home pay at UNFCCC

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 16 Aug 2026 · Source: ICSC.

About UNFCCC

  • Bonn, Germany
  • Founded 1992
  • United Nations System

The UNFCCC secretariat (UN Climate Change) was established in 1992 when countries adopted the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).With the subsequent adoption of the Kyoto…

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