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Yes, but again, the pay scale is not <em>that</em> much different at the upper grades. GL-9 is only $1,700 more per year than GS-9. The special scale ends at GL-10. GS-11 and above is exactly the same, sworn or non-sworn.</p>
<p>And yes, some agencies have AUO pay - not all do. Depends on the duty station - I have heard of some NPS LE folks who don’t get it.</p>
<p>FLEOs also have a different (and better) retirement package - under 6c, with mandatory retirement at the age of 57.</p>