Executive and Senior Level Employee Pay

Rates of Basic Pay for the Executive Schedule (EX)

Effective January 2025

Level Rate
Level I $250,600
Level II $225,700
Level III $207,500
Level IV $195,200
Level V $183,100

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

Effective January 2025

Structure of the SES Pay System Minimum Maximum
Agencies with a Certified SES Performance Appraisal System $150,160 $225,700
Agencies without a Certified SES Performance Appraisal System $150,160 $207,500

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

Effective January 2025

Structure of the SL/ST Pay System Minimum Maximum
Agencies with a Certified SL/ST Performance Appraisal System $150,160 $225,700
Agencies without a Certified SL/ST Performance Appraisal System $150,160 $207,500