Hardship post

US State Department hardship and danger payments by country, 2011–2016

In the terminology of the United States Diplomatic Service, a hardship post[1][2] is a diplomatic post where living conditions are difficult due to climate, crime, health care, pollution or other factors.[3][4] Employees assigned to such posts receive a hardship differential of between 10 and 35 percent of their salary.[5][6][7] A hardship post with security issues, for example in a war zone, may also be a designated hardship post with employees eligible for additional danger pay.[5]

The U.S. Department of State's Office of Allowances in the Bureau of Administration regularly maintains and updates the hardship differential rates for U.S. diplomatic missions around the world.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Eric Katz (March 20, 2023). "State to End Severe Restrictions on Disabled Individuals Entering Foreign Service". Retrieved June 9, 2026.
  2. ↑ Brian Mast (April 21, 2026). "Rep Brian Mast: Restoring and Refocusing America's Diplomatic Mission". Retrieved June 9, 2026.
  3. ↑ Conor Finnegan (March 11, 2021). "'Back-stabbed': US diplomats in Baghdad angry over losing 'hardship pay' during time off". Retrieved June 9, 2026.
  4. ↑ Bernd Debusmann (December 17, 2025). "Decoder Replay: What role do diplomats play?". Retrieved June 9, 2026.
  5. 1 2 "Assignments and Training". Careers. U.S. Department of State. Archived from the original on 28 January 2010. Retrieved 21 January 2010.
  6. ↑ Rebecca Sheir (October 5, 2012). "U.S. Diplomats Grapple With Risks, Rewards Of Jobs Overseas". Retrieved June 9, 2026.
  7. ↑ Ali Rogin (Oct 7, 2021). "American diplomats not getting fully paid because of IT problem". Retrieved June 9, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Post Hardship Differential". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
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