### Question
Can you define what rates of pay under the General Schedule", "rates of pay for the General Schedule", or "scheduled rates of basic pay means?


### Answer
**Rates of pay under the General Schedule", "rates of pay for the General Schedule", or "scheduled rates of basic pay** is defined as the following in *5 U.S.C. § 5302*:

> the rates of basic pay under the General Schedule as established by section 5332, excluding pay under section 5304 and any other additional pay of any kind

#### 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**

