### Question
How is the "pay agent" defined?


### Answer
The term **pay agent** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 5302* as follows -

> the agent designated by the President under section 5304(d)(1)

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 5302*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart D-Pay and Allowances > CHAPTER 53-PAY RATES AND SYSTEMS > SUBCHAPTER I-PAY COMPARABILITY SYSTEM**

