2011-WBG-10
Local Salary Scale for the West Bank and Jerusalem
Issued: March 8, 2011
Dear Implementing Partners,
The purpose of this notice is to disseminate the results of a local salary survey commissioned by the Mission. The results reflect input across multiple sectors (i.e., NGOs, international organizations, USAID-funded contractors and government aid missions) in the West Bank, Gaza and Jerusalem and reflect the market value of skills/expertise most commonly utilized under USAID awards.
Attached to this notice are the following documents:
- A Salary Scale for local labor: This document includes 11 Service Bands (SBs) each with 14 steps thereunder.
- A Thumbnail Classification: This document provides the types of positions under each SB and includes the major responsibilities and qualifications for each SB.
The Salary Scale is being disseminated in response to numerous requests from implementing partners for salary data in the geographic area served by the Mission. It should be noted that salary approval requests submitted to the Office of Contract Management (OCM) will be reviewed in consideration of the scale. Also, the attached may be a useful tool to assist implementing partners in the determination of the reasonableness of salary costs under any award whether acquisition or assistance.
This notice does not change or alter the terms and conditions of your award and in no manner alleviates partners from seeking approvals when required under a particular award. Should you have any questions, concerns or feedback concerning this notice, lease feel free to contact the appropriate Contract Specialist in OCM.