HRDG 4531 - Highest Previous Rate - Section F

Last Modified: January 12, 2026

Subchapter 4531 - Highest Previous Rate Section F - Calculating HPR in the Federal Wage System (FWS)

•  FWS HPR
•  GS HPR for WG Positions
•  Maximum Rate under HPR for FWS
•  FWS Voluntary Demotions
•  Determining Whether a Change between FWS Schedules is a Demotion
•  Demotions for Cause - FWS

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FWS HPR	For guidance on HPR pay setting in the FWS see the OPM Operating Manual for the Federal Wage System - Appropriated Fund, Subchapter 8 and contact your SPO.
GS HPR for WG Positions	For guidance on HPR pay setting in the FWS see the OPM Operating Manual for the Federal Wage System - Appropriated Fund, Subchapter 8 and contact your SPO.
Maximum Rate Under HPR for FWS	For guidance on HPR pay setting in the FWS see the OPM Operating Manual for the Federal Wage System - Appropriated Fund, Subchapter 8 and contact your SPO.
FWS Voluntary Demotions	For guidance on HPR pay setting in the FWS see the OPM Operating Manual for the Federal Wage System - Appropriated Fund, Subchapter 8 and contact your SPO.
Determining Whether a Change Between FWS Schedules is a Demotion	For guidance on HPR pay setting in the FWS see the OPM Operating Manual for the Federal Wage System - Appropriated Fund, Subchapter 8 and contact your SPO.
Demotion for Cause - FWS	A demotion for cause is a reduction in grade based on the conduct or unacceptable performance of an employee. An employee demoted for cause has pay set at step 1 of the grade. This rate will be used to determine any future entitlement to HPR.
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