Classification and Compensation System: Key Guiding Principles

• Enable GAO to attract and retain top talent
• Result in equal pay for work of equal value over time
• Be reflective of the roles and responsibilities that we expect GAO staff to perform
• Be reasonable; competitive; performance-oriented; and based on skills, knowledge, and role
• Be affordable and sustainable based on current and expected resources levels
• Be in conformity with applicable statutory limits
• Try to assure a reasonable consistency in ratings and related compensation results within and between teams