Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay
Executive Order 2021-00040
|Signed on January 1, 2021
45th Presidency
What it means
Establishes updated pay rates for federal employees across multiple systems including the General Schedule, Foreign Service, Veterans Health Administration, and Senior Executive Service. The order also adjusts salaries for high-ranking officials and military personnel, with most changes effective January 1, 2021.
Expected impact
- Federal employees will receive updated compensation based on the revised pay schedules
- Improved recruitment and retention capabilities for federal agencies through competitive pay adjustments
- Enhanced financial stability for government workers across various departments and services
- Continuity in government operations through regular pay schedule maintenance
- Budget implications for federal agencies that must accommodate the adjusted pay rates