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Special Rate Tables
OPM-approved special salary rates for Federal employees in shortage categories or hard-to-fill positions. Agencies and payroll providers: this beta site does not change existing pay tables so no payroll updates are required. We'd love your feedback on the new site itself. Read more.
Occupational Series
Series 1601
Individuals cannot request a special rate. Requests for special rates must come to OPM through agency headquarters.
Information on how agencies can make special rates requests can be found here.
Mailing address:
U.S. Office of Personnel ManagementEmail address: PayPolicy@opm.gov
