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Universal Postal Union (UPU)

Bern, Switzerland United Nations System Founded 1874

Pay system, contracts & programmes

How pay and appointments work at UPU.

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 UPU typically hires at

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

Grade Share of postings Est. net base / year
G-level
25%
Local scale — varies by duty station
P-2
8%
$56,046 – $74,640
P-4
8%
$86,027 – $108,485
P-5
17%
$103,165 – $126,441
D-1/D-2
17%
$117,953 – $153,845
Consultant
8%
Daily fee (varies)
Other/Unspecified
17%
Main duty station: Bern. 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 · 92% Consultancy · 8%

Estimate take-home pay at UPU

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 Sep 2026 · Source: ICSC.

About UPU

  • Bern, Switzerland
  • Founded 1874
  • United Nations System

Established in 1874, the Universal Postal Union (UPU), with its headquarters in the Swiss capital Berne, is the second oldest international organization worldwide.With its 192 member countries, the…

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