# 5 C.F.R. § 531.202 (2026): Coverage

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P531_S531_202

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 C.F.R. § 531.202 (2026)
- **Heading:** Coverage
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 5 CFR: Administrative Personnel / Chapter I: OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT / Part 531: PAY UNDER THE GENERAL SCHEDULE / Subpart B: Determining Rate of Basic Pay / § 531.202: § 531.202   Coverage.

## Text

This subpart covers employees who occupy positions classified and paid under the GS classification and pay system, as provided in 5 U.S.C. 5102 and 5331 or other applicable laws. Law enforcement officers (LEOs) receiving LEO special base rates are covered by the GS classification and pay system, but receive higher base rates of pay in lieu of GS rates at grades GS-3 through GS-10. This subpart also covers GS employees who receive special rates under 5 U.S.C. 5305 and 5 CFR part 530, subpart C.

## Nearby sections

- [5 C.F.R. § 531.201 (2026) § 531.201   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P531_S531_201.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 531.202 (2026) § 531.202   Coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P531_S531_202.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 531.203 (2026) § 531.203   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P531_S531_203.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 531.204 (2026) § 531.204   Entitlement to other rates of pay.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P531_S531_204.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 531.205 (2026) § 531.205   Converting pay upon change in location of employee's official worksite.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P531_S531_205.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 531.206 (2026) § 531.206   Order of processing simultaneous pay actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P531_S531_206.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 531.207 (2026) § 531.207   Applying annual pay adjustments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P531_S531_207.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 531.211 (2026) § 531.211   Setting pay for a newly appointed employee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P531_S531_211.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 531.212 (2026) § 531.212   Superior qualifications and special needs pay-setting authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P531_S531_212.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 531.213 (2026) § 531.213   Setting pay upon change in position without a change in grade.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P531_S531_213.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 531.214 (2026) § 531.214   Setting pay upon promotion.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P531_S531_214.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 531.215 (2026) § 531.215   Setting pay upon demotion.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P531_S531_215.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 531.216 (2026) § 531.216   Setting pay when an employee moves from a Department of Defense or Coast Guard nonappropriated fund instrumentality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P531_S531_216.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 531.217 (2026) § 531.217   Special conversion rules for certain non-GS employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P531_S531_217.md)

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