Do SES get bonuses?
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Performance awards (bonuses) may be given only to career executives and are for performance during the most recently completed appraisal period. Agencies must implement and fund an SES performance awards program, as required by statute (5 U.S.C. 5384).
Are SES positions worth it?

Benefits of SES Careers Pay is the most tangible benefit. Not only do you get paid more than a GS-15 (the minimum pay level is set at 120% of a GS-15) but your pay is also merit based.
Do SES get holiday pay?
Policy, Data, Oversight Pay & Leave Members of the Senior Executive Service (SES), employees in senior level (SL) and scientific or professional (ST) positions accrue annual leave at the rate of 1 day (8 hours) for each full biweekly pay period.
Is a GS-15 an SES?
SES positions are considered to be above the GS-15 level of the General Schedule, and below Level III of the Executive Schedule. Career members of the SES ranks are eligible for the Presidential Rank Awards program. Up to 10% of SES positions can be filled as political appointments rather than by career employees.

What are the perks of being an SES?
SES Benefits The executive may elect to retain some, all, or none of these SES benefits–basic pay, performance awards, rank awards, severance pay, leave, and retirement coverage. The appointing agency is responsible for advising executives of their election opportunity.
How big are SES bonuses?
The average bonus for career SES members was $11,928 in fiscal 2016, an increase of $1,186 when compared with the fiscal 2015 report.
How many SES positions can be filled by OPM?
Process: Staffing procedures used to recruit and fill Senior Executive Service (SES) positions. Qualifications Review Board: Certification of SES candidates. There is no statutory limitation on the total number of SES positions. However, the law (5 U.S.C. 3133) requires OPM to allocate “spaces” to agency heads on a biennial cycle.
What are the benefits of being a member of SES?
Additionally, members enjoy a benefits package and are eligible for other forms of recognition. The Senior Executive Service (SES) is a performance-based pay system.
What is the SES Guide to the Senior Executive Service?
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prepared this Guide to the Senior Executive Service (SES) as a tool for agency managers, senior executives, and other interested employees. The guide provides general information about key features of the.
What is the leave policy for SES employees?
SES members and employees in SL/ST positions are entitled to accrue annual leave at the rate of 8 hours per biweekly pay period and can accumulate a total of up to 90 days of annual leave. All Federal employees including SES and SL/ST members earn 13 days of sick leave each year.