u/FloridaDadalorian

Does anyone have any experience on what to do if you want to get an increase in pay before EOD?

I am currently a GS 11 Step 5 equivalent with 4.5 years as a GS 11. From my understanding no one can start academy higher than a GS 9, but could they or would they match my pay or at least get it closer? I’m excited to start but I’m also taking a 21K pay decrease.

Is it possible to ask to be made a GS 9 step 10 so that it is more comparable to what a currently make? My current location as a fed employee and my new CBP location are both “rest of us” in locality.

Any info helps. Thanks!