USAID sets Foreign Service salaries in accordance with the policy published in Automated Directive Series (ADS) Chapter 470, summarized here. USAID’s Office of Human Capital and Talent Management, Foreign Service Center (HCTM/FSC) develops and maintains qualification standards for each salary class and occupational specialty approved for recruitment. The qualification standards for the relevant salary class are included in announcements when positions are advertised. HCTM/FSC personnel screen applications against the standards to determine the qualifications of each applicant. Once an applicant has qualified for a salary class, HCTM/FSC determines the salary rate within the class to offer the applicant. HCTM/FSC must make salary offers based on the advertised class of the position, using the combination of education and experience specified in the table below and the applicable FS salary chart for the year in which they are hired (depending on the location of the position).
When substantiated by appropriate documentation of base salary, USAID may offer a higher rate within the range of the class for employees, based on current or prior federal service of 90 days or more. In making salary determinations, HCTM cannot exceed step 14 of the salary class to which the applicant is appointed (in line with the vacancy announcement).
Applicants for Foreign Service Limited (non-career) positions advertised at the FS 01 level will receive salaries within the salary range specified in the announcement based on assessment of their qualifications and the specialized expertise required for their position, given the standards established below.
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