(a) The salary system, described in § 158.610, has the following limitations on maximum rates of salary that apply within the CTMS salary range described in § 158.613 of this part:
- (1) The annual rate of basic pay for GS-15, step 10 under the General Schedule (excluding locality pay or any other additional pay as defined in 5 CFR chapter 1);
- (2) The annual rate of basic pay for level IV of the Executive Schedule;
- (3) The annual rate of basic pay for level II of the Executive Schedule;
- (4) The annual rate of basic pay for level I of the Executive Schedule; and
- (5) The total annual compensation payable to the Vice President under 3 U.S.C. 104.