How is the UN pension calculated?
James Williams
Published Feb 11, 2026
Pensions are calculated on the basis of the staff member’s final average remuneration, defined as the average of pensionable remuneration for the highest 36 months of the last five years of service.
What is un P3 salary?
P3: $99,546.00 — $110,716.00.
What is the UN retirement age?
65 years old
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations is raising the retirement age for staffers to 65 years old. The policy, approved by the General Assembly, has already taken effect for employees — but the mandatory age of 65 did not apply to those who were set to retire before 2018.
Are United Nations pensions taxable?
UN monthly pensions received by all U.S. citizens or resident aliens are always taxable wherever the UN retiree is living, in the U.S. or elsewhere. Such UN pensions are also taxable for non-resident aliens who qualify as resident aliens, for tax purposes, under the Substantial Presence test (see paragraph 4-7).
How does the United Nations pension fund work?
Retirement pension If you have an appointment of six months or more or complete six months of service without an interruption you become a participant in the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund. A compulsory contribution will be deducted from your monthly salary.
When does United Nations Joint Staff pension end?
However, if you return to service and re-enter the Fund within 36 months from the date of your separation, your pension participation will be deemed to have been continuous, unless payment of your deferred retirement benefit already commenced.
When do you retire from the United Nations?
1. Separation after less than 5 years 2. Separation after five (5) or more years and prior to reaching early retirement age 3. Separation after five (5) or more years, after reaching early retirement age, and prior to reaching normal retirement age 4. Separation after five (5) or more years at normal retirement age 5.
What are the benefits of working for the UN?
As a United Nations staff member you may also be entitled to other allowances and benefits including: Rental subsidy if newly arrived at the duty station your rent represents too high proportion of the total remuneration.