U.S. Department
of Justice
Administratively Determined Pay Plan Charts
The Administratively Determined Pay Plan salary structure is outlined below. These tables are for 2022 and are effective as of January 2, 2022. The tables below do not include locality based comparability adjustments (locality pay). Total pay with locality for grades AD-21 through AD-37 is limited to $176,200 in 2022. See Schedule 9, December 31, 2020 Executive Order, for rates.
Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA)
| AD Grade | Years Experience | Minimum | Q-2 25th Percentile | Midpoint | Q-4 75th Percentile | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD-21 | 0-2 | $56,983 | $66,955 | $76,926 | $86,898 | $96,869 |
| AD-23 | 3-4 | $61,224 | $71,939 | $82,653 | $93,368 | $104,082 |
| AD-25 | 5 | $65,783 | $77,295 | $88,807 | $100,319 | $111,830 |
| AD-26 | 6 | $70,680 | $83,050 | $95,419 | $107,789 | $120,158 |
| AD-27 | 7 | $75,944 | $89,235 | $102,525 | $115,815 | $129,105 |
| AD-28 | 8 | $81,599 | $95,879 | $110,158 | $124,438 | $138,717 |
| AD-29 | 9+ | $87,672 | $103,015 | $118,358 | $133,701 | $149,044 |
Total pay with locality limited to $176,200 in 2022. See Schedule 9, December 31, 2020 Executive Order, for rates.
Executive, Managerial, Supervisory, Special Assistant or Senior Litigation Counsel AUSAs
| AD Grade | Minimum | Q-2 25th Percentile | Midpoint | Q-4 75th Percentile | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD-30 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AD-31 | $114,891 | $129,252 | $143,613 | $157,974 | $172,338 |
| AD-33 | $120,935 | $136,052 | $151,169 | $163,653 | $176,200 |
| AD-35 | $127,296 | $143,207 | $159,119 | $167,627 | $176,200 |
| AD-37 | $133,992 | $150,741 | $167,490 | $176,200 | $176,200 |
| AD-39 | $0 | n/a | $176,300 | n/a | n/a |
| AD-40 | n/a | n/a | $176,300 | n/a | n/a |
For 2022, total pay (with locality) in grades AD-31 through 37 is limited to $176,200. See Schedule 9, December 31, 2020 Executive Order, for rates. No locality pay at AD-39 and 40. Employees whose base pay (without locality) is equal to or greater than $176,201 in 2022 are subject to certain post-employment restrictions in 18 U.S.C. 207(c).