Assignment pay is calculated in accordance with which factors?

• A. Rank within unit
• B. Current pay grade and step
• C. Years of service
• D. Seniority

Answer: (B)

Assignment pay is a supplement calculated from your current place on the pay scale—the pay grade and the step within that grade. The base amount of pay is set by your grade and step, and the assignment pay is tied to that position on the scale, so as you move to a higher grade or step, the amount can change accordingly. In other words, this calculation mirrors where you stand on the pay ladder rather than how long you’ve served, your rank within a unit, or overall years of service. Those factors may influence eligibility or placement into the assignment, but they don’t determine the amount of the assignment pay itself.