### Question
What does basic pay mean?


### Answer
**Basic pay** has the following meaning in *26 U.S.C. § 402*:

> provided in section 8331(3) of title 5, United States Code.

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 402*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-Income Taxes > CHAPTER 1-NORMAL TAXES AND SURTAXES > Subchapter D-Deferred Compensation, Etc. > PART I-PENSION, PROFIT-SHARING, STOCK BONUS PLANS, ETC. > Subpart A-General Rule**

