Executive and Senior Level Employee Pay

Rates of Basic Pay for the Executive Schedule (EX)

Effective January 2019

Level Rate
Level I $213,600
Level II $192,300
Level III $176,900
Level IV $166,500
Level V $156,000

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

Effective January 2019

Structure of the SES Pay System Minimum Maximum
Agencies with a Certified SES Performance Appraisal System $127,914 $192,300
Agencies without a Certified SES Performance Appraisal System $127,914 $192,300

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

Effective January 2019

Structure of the SL/ST Pay System Minimum Maximum
Agencies with a Certified SL/ST Performance Appraisal System $127,914 $192,300
Agencies without a Certified SL/ST Performance Appraisal System $127,914 $176,900