### Question
What is the definition of Federal wages?


### Answer
The definition of **Federal wages** is as follows in *5 U.S.C. § 8334*:

> basic pay for service as an employee or Member, as the case may be

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8334*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 83-RETIREMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT**

