Senior Foreign Service Performance Pay
A Mandatory Reference for ADS Chapter 463
New Edition Date: 09/16/2024
Responsible Office: HCTM/CPE
File Name: 463mal_091624
Overview
Performance pay for the Senior Foreign Service (SFS) is made up of three elements: (1) the annual performance-based SFS salary increase, (2) performance pay awards (bonuses), and (3) nominations for Presidential Rank awards. All three elements are governed by the FS Act of 1980, as amended.
The SFS is made up of three classes: Career Minister, Minister Counselor, and Counselor. The Executive Pay Schedule assigns pay caps for each of these levels and sets a minimum pay level for SFS.
Prior to the first pay period of each calendar year, HCTM presents a proposed SFS performance pay policy memorandum for the year to the USAID Administrator, or their designee, for approval. Once approved, the elements of the annual SFS performance pay policy are made publicly available on the HCTM website.
