Executive and Senior Level Employee Pay

Rates of Basic Pay for the Executive Schedule (EX)

Effective January 2023

Level Rate
Level I $235,600
Level II $212,100
Level III $195,000
Level IV $183,500
Level V $172,100

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

Effective January 2023

Structure of the SES Pay System Minimum Maximum
Agencies with a Certified SES Performance Appraisal System $141,022 $212,100
Agencies without a Certified SES Performance Appraisal System $141,022 $195,000

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

Effective January 2023

Structure of the SL/ST Pay System Minimum Maximum
Agencies with a Certified SL/ST Performance Appraisal System $141,022 $212,100
Agencies without a Certified SL/ST Performance Appraisal System $141,022 $195,000