Executive and Senior Level Employee Pay

Rates of Basic Pay for the Executive Schedule (EX)

Effective January 2024

Level Rate
Level I $246,400
Level II $221,900
Level III $204,000
Level IV $191,900
Level V $180,000

Rates of Basic Pay for Members of the Senior Executive Service (SES)

Effective January 2024

Structure of the SES Pay System Minimum Maximum
Agencies with a Certified SES Performance Appraisal System $147,649 $221,900
Agencies without a Certified SES Performance Appraisal System $147,649 $204,000

Rates of Basic Pay for Employees in Senior-Level (SL) and Scientific or Professional (ST) Positions

Effective January 2024

Structure of the SL/ST Pay System Minimum Maximum
Agencies with a Certified SL/ST Performance Appraisal System $147,649 $221,900
Agencies without a Certified SL/ST Performance Appraisal System $147,649 $204,000