# 5 CFR § 531.202: Coverage

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-531.202

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 CFR § 531.202
- **Heading:** Coverage
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 5—Administrative Personnel > CHAPTER I—OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER B—CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS > PART 531—PAY UNDER THE GENERAL SCHEDULE > Subpart B—Determining Rate of Basic Pay > General Provisions

## 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 CFR § 531.201 § 531.201 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-531.201.md)
- [5 CFR § 531.202 § 531.202 Coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-531.202.md)
- [5 CFR § 531.203 § 531.203 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-531.203.md)
- [5 CFR § 531.204 § 531.204 Entitlement to other rates of pay.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-531.204.md)
- [5 CFR § 531.205 § 531.205 Converting pay upon change in location of employee's official worksite.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-531.205.md)
- [5 CFR § 531.206 § 531.206 Order of processing simultaneous pay actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-531.206.md)
- [5 CFR § 531.207 § 531.207 Applying annual pay adjustments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-531.207.md)
- [5 CFR § 531.211 § 531.211 Setting pay for a newly appointed employee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-531.211.md)
- [5 CFR § 531.212 § 531.212 Superior qualifications and special needs pay-setting authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-531.212.md)
- [5 CFR § 531.213 § 531.213 Setting pay upon change in position without a change in grade.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-531.213.md)
- [5 CFR § 531.214 § 531.214 Setting pay upon promotion.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-531.214.md)
- [5 CFR § 531.215 § 531.215 Setting pay upon demotion.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-531.215.md)
- [5 CFR § 531.216 § 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/ecfr-5-531.216.md)
- [5 CFR § 531.217 § 531.217 Special conversion rules for certain non-GS employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-531.217.md)

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