### Question
How is the term basic pay defined?


### Answer
The term **basic pay** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 8440e* as the following:

> basic pay payable under section 204 of title 37

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8440e*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 84-FEDERAL EMPLOYEES&#8217; RETIREMENT SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER III-THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN**

