Purpose

This document establishes policy, responsibilities, and procedural requirements for pay and compensation at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

This NASA Procedural Requirements (NPR) is to be used in conjunction with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Center Human Resources Offices should be consulted for information and guidance on pay and compensation matters.

Applicability

This NPR is applicable to NASA Headquarters and NASA Centers, including Component Facilities. Unless otherwise indicated, use of the word Center(s) in the text of the NPR includes NASA Headquarters, and any reference to Center Director(s) includes the Executive Director, Headquarters Operations, and the Director, NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC).

The Office of the Inspector General has statutory independence and may create a separate pay and compensation policy that more effectively meets its mission requirements.