Implement Merit Pay System
Office of Personnel Management / Compensation Policy
Reinstate and expand merit-based pay systems for all federal employees, not just executives
"Merit pay for executives and managers was part of the Carter reforms and was implemented early in the Reagan presidency" – Project 2025History
Mon Jan 20 2025
Initial analysis
Disruptive Potential
MODERATE
Would significantly change compensation structure but could improve government efficiency
Status
Planned
Related Initiatives
2 initiatives
Office of Personnel Management / Compensation and Benefits
Reform Federal Pay and Benefits In Progress
HIGH
Office of Personnel Management / Performance Management Division
Reform Performance Appraisal System In Progress
MODERATE