2026 SES Pay Calculator
Compare the published Senior Executive Service range and Executive Schedule levels for 2026. This is a simple reference calculator for senior federal pay ceilings, not an individualized salary estimate.
Calculator inputs
How to use this page
Pick the senior pay level you want to compare. The calculator updates locally in your browser and shows the annual, monthly, and biweekly equivalent, plus the dollar difference from 2026 GS-15 Step 10.
What is included
Published SES minimum and maximum rates, plus Executive Schedule Levels I through V for 2026.
What is not included
Agency-specific pay-setting decisions, bonuses, awards, recruitment incentives, relocation incentives, taxes, retirement deductions, or benefits.
Common SES calculator questions
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What does this SES calculator show?
It shows the published 2026 SES minimum, the two SES maximums, and the Executive Schedule salary levels. Use it to compare the main senior federal pay ceilings without opening every table separately. -
Does SES pay use locality adjustments?
No. SES pay does not use locality percentages or GS-style steps. Agencies set executive pay inside the annual SES range, subject to the applicable statutory caps. -
Why compare SES with GS-15 Step 10?
GS-15 Step 10 is the top regular General Schedule rate. It is a useful benchmark when comparing senior specialist and supervisory GS positions with SES jobs. For 2026, GS-15 Step 10 starts from $164,301 before locality pay is added and capped.