What is General Schedule in SAP PSM-FG - Functions for U.S. Federal Government?

SAP Term: General Schedule

• Component: PSM-FG

• Component Name: Functions for U.S. Federal Government

• Description: The General Schedule is divided into grades of difficulty and responsibility of work. It is the basic pay schedule, which encompasses the vast majority of employees in service of the United State government. GS grades are for salaried federal employees.

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• Key Concepts: 
  General Schedule (GS) is a pay scale system used by the United States Federal Government to determine salaries for its employees. It is based on a 15-grade system, with each grade corresponding to a different salary range. The GS system is used to determine the salaries of most non-military federal employees, including those in the executive, judicial, and legislative branches.
  
  How to use it: 
  The General Schedule (GS) system is used to determine the salaries of most non-military federal employees. The GS system is based on a 15-grade system, with each grade corresponding to a different salary range. The salary range for each grade is determined by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Employees are assigned to a grade based on their job duties and responsibilities.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When determining an employee’s salary under the GS system, it is important to consider the employee’s experience and qualifications. Employees with more experience and higher qualifications may be eligible for higher grades and higher salaries. Additionally, employees may be eligible for additional pay if they are working in certain locations or performing certain duties.
  
  Related Information: 
  The General Schedule (GS) system is just one of several pay scales used by the United States Federal Government. Other pay scales include the Federal Wage System (FWS), the Senior Executive Service (SES), and the Executive Schedule (ES). Additionally, some federal agencies may have their own pay scales that are separate from the GS system.